How much does gun competency cost in South Africa?
The cost for a Handling and Use course will be charged at R350 per course, it includes the use of a firearm and ammunition at no extra charge. Enrol for your required assessment/s. Cost R350 per assessment, all inclusive. Step 1.
WHAT IS A competency certificate?
Competency certificates are issued per category of firearm, i.e. for a handgun, for a self-loading (semi-auto) rifle, for a manually operated rifle (i.e. a rifle with a bolt, lever action, falling block, pump action), and for a shotgun (either break-neck, bolt operated, pump action or semi-auto shotgun).
How long is a competency certificate valid?
Your SAPS is linked to your longest valid licence’s expiry date, even though there may be a different expiry date on the competency certificate. Competency for handgun is valid for 5 years and for rifle, shotgun or self-loading rifle is valid for 10 years.
How much is a competency certificate?
Usually, the fee for the competency certificate is R70,00 while that of the firearm licence which you are renewing is also R70,00. After payment, you will get a receipt (Z263) which will serve as proof that you have paid.
How much is a gun training course in South Africa?
How Much Does Gun Training Cost In South Africa?
| Course Unit Standard name: | Unit Numbers | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Handle & Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes | 123519 | R 2,050 |
| Handle & Use a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes | 123511 | R 2,050 |
| Handle & use Any two firearms | R 4,500 |
How long is your firearm competency certificate valid?
The licence, which is issued in terms of this section, is valid for two years, unless it is cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000.
How much does it cost to renew a competency certificate?
Is my competency certificate valid for both firearms?
The competency certificate remains valid for the same period of validity as the period determined in the Firearms Control Act, 2000, in respect of the licence to which the competency relates.
What is required to renew a firearm Licence?
Certified copy of your current competency certificate which is to be renewed (front and back) Two passport-size colour photographs (with a neutral background) that are not older than three months. Certified proof of residence. Two testimonial attesting your character with the signature of the deponent.
Does firearm competency expire?
You must renew competencies at least 90 days before the expiry date of a specific competency. Remember that each firearm type has its own competency, albeit that all your competencies might be printed on one document. Competency for Section 13 firearms [self-defence] expires after 5 years.
Is the green firearm licence still valid 2021?
If you have a ‘green’ licence, i.e. a licence from the old Arms and Ammunition act 1969, then this licence is still considered valid.