FIREARM LICENSING SERVICES
Need help with any of the following?
- A NEW FIREARM LICENSE APPLICATION
- FIREARM LICENSE AND COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
- AN APPEAL AGAINST A DECLINED FIREARM LICENSE
It is easy! Enter your contact details in the quotation form on the left hand side of the page and I will immediately provide you with a free quotation and information regarding the licensing process..
WHAT YOU GET WHEN MAKING USE OF MY SERVICE
- You will get a complete and fully motivated application with all the needed attachments and required supporting documents, ready for your signature
- You don’t have to add anything
- All you need to do is print it out, provide your signature and hand it in
CHECK OUT THE NEW FIREARM LICENSING GUIDE
If you want to do your own license application, but need guidance and examples, this 130 page firearm licensing guide is just what you need!
Here is a link to the table of contents.
The purpose of this guide is to provide a step by step guide on how to do a successful application for a competency certificate and a new firearm license.
The guide also provide all the resources you need to prepare your application.
GET YOUR FIREARM LICENSE, A STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Several examples are included and the guide shows you exactly:
- How to complete the forms
- How to do the motivation
- What information is required in the motivation
- The supplementary documents and information that should be added to your application.
- Where to get this information
- The most common reasons why licenses applications are declined
- The relevant sections of the new firearm act
The guide also includes a full resource list and all the relevant official SA Police Competency and Firearm License Application forms in .pdf as well as in .doc format.
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ABOUT THE FIREARM-LICENSE.CO.ZA WEB SITE
Firearm-license.co.za is a firearm license information website and provides visitors with information and regarding the new South African Firearm Control Act, Act 60 of 2000. Find out how to get a new firearm licence or to renew a firearm licence, about license renewal dates, how to legally dispose of a gun, licensing deadlines, how to get help with an appeal against the refusal of a license or competency certificate and what to do about a late application.
Use the extensive list of firearms to lookup about any known rifle, shotgun, pistol or revolver. Follow the links for full details, info and specifications. If cartridges are your passion you should have a look at the lists of handgun cartridges and rifle cartridges.
Complete the form on the left if you need information or a quote regarding a new firearm licenses, a firearm license renewal or an appeal against the refusal of a license. I will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
You can also view the on-line bookshop, the Gun and Bow Bookshop for a wide selection of books on hunting and target shooting, all types of firearms like rifles, pistols, revolvers and shotguns, ballistics, cartridges, ammunition, reloading, hand loading, archery, bow and arrow, crossbows and bow hunting. As this bookshop links directly to amazon.com you will pay the lowest possible price.
Due to the disarmament fears that followed the announcement of the new Firearm Control Act, I decided to make Guy Smith’s interesting ebook “Gun Facts”, available on the website for free download. The contents of the book are very relevant to the current South African situation. All that you need to do to get your free copy is to register as a user on Firearm-license.co.za and to log in. You will find the download link for the ebook on the user menu. This book has been downloaded by hundreds of thousands of people in 165 countries.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – INTERIM INTERDICT AGAINST THE MINISTER OF SAFETY AND SECURITY CONCERNING FIREARM LICENSES
On 26th June 2009, in the court case between The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SAHGCA) and the Minister of Safety and Security, the Northern Gauteng Division of the High Court granted an interim interdict against the Minister of Safety and Security confirming that firearm licenses which were issued in terms of the “Old” Firearms Act (1969) will be deemed to remain valid until the main application has been finalised.
The interim interdict was granted pending the outcome of the main application, which will determine the constitutionality of the transitional provisions contained in the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000). The Court will have to decide whether the constitutional principles in respect of the protection of private property, the principle against criminal prosecution as well as fair administrative procedures had been complied with.
This interim interdict means that existing old “green licenses” (issued in terms of the Firearms Act of 1969) will remain valid until finalisation of the main application, and firearm owners cannot be criminally charged for the illegal possession of their firearms licensed under the “old” firearm act.
Firearm licenses owners should make use of opportunity created by the interim interdict and immediately take action regarding firearm licenses that has not been renewed yet.
Please contact me via the contact form on the left hand side of the page if you need help with your new firearm license, firearm license renewal or an appeal against the refusal of a license.
Hi,
Where can I download an SAPD 317(a) form “Aansoek om ‘n verdere bevoegdheidssertifikaat”.
Regards
Cecil
Hi Cecil
I have it as a SAP 517(a) form, Application for a Further Competency Certificate. You can get it here
I renewed my licence on the deadline March 2009. Stood for 7 hours in que.
I have not received any response sice then .
Must I enquire or just wait for response .
You can call the National Firearms Call Centre +27 12 353 6111 to get progress on your firearm license renewal application. They are also open after hours and sometimes it easier to get help with firearm license queries if you call after hours.
I have purchased a firearm and have all the paperwork I just need a motivational letter sample can you help
Yes I can help you, please complete the form on the left hand side of the page and I will immediately send you a quote.
Hi
where can i get the fire arm lisence application form.
you can download the firearm license application forms from http://www.saps.gov.za/crime_prevention/firearms.htm
My new revolver licence (2011/07) and competency (2010) has expired (I did not notice) as I renewed in 2005 but only received the cards a year or so ago. How do I go about renewing and what do I need? I am desperate for advice as everyone is telling me a different story
I sending you an email
Hi there
I am 16 year old and I want to use a pistol as sport shooting but I want to know what is the age to have a firearm licence and can you have a licence befor 21 as a sport shooter?
Thanks:
Heinrich
Hi Heinrich
You can, section 9 (5) of the Firearm Control Act states:
(5) (a) Despite subsection (2) (a), the Registrar may allow a person under the age
of 21 years to apply for a competency certificate if there are compelling reasons which
require the person to obtain a competency certificate or licence to possess a firearm.
(b) Compelling reasons contemplated in paragraph (a) may include the fact that
the applicant conducts a business, is gainfully employed, a dedicated hunter, a dedicated
sports person or a private collector.
So in order to be able to get a competency certificate and a license you need to get dedicated status as a sport shooter.
Hey admin I am also sixteen and im just making sure , I want to obtain a license for a .22 rifle only for shooting at a range or as a sport. Is this possible and does the same rule count for me as in Heinrich’s situation? And if you can give me an estimate of what my chance will be of ACTUALLY GETTING the license.
Hi Schalk
Your situation is basically the same as Heinrich’s. The only way to get a competency certificate and a license when you are under 21 is by getting dedicated status as a hunter or sport shooter. In order to get dedicated status you need to join a accredited shooting club / organisation. They normally have a training course that you need to do to get status as a dedicated sport shooter / hunter. You get a certificate after doing the required training as proof of your “dedicated” status.
Here is a link to the SAP website were you will find a list of accredited organisations. Just scroll down to accreditation:
http://www.saps.gov.za/crime_prevention/firearms.htm
Hello Admin, I missed the cutoff for renewing my revolver license in 2009 (much like many other people) and I understand that we all await the outcome of the court action. However, is there something that I could be doing in parallel? Can I still apply for a renewal in the meantime? Or, should I apply again for a license for my revolver (even though it is already licensed on the old Act)? Final question – can I hand my revolver in at any Police Station if I decide not to keep it?
Hi Terence
I sent you an email
Hi
My new license which was issued 2007/04/12 is expiring 2012/04/11.
I work abroad and will only be back in the country after the license expired, please advise in how i can get a renewal. i assume i need to renew my competency as well.
Looking forward to your reply.
TM Dixon
Hi Tommy
I will send you an email
Goeie dag
Ek stel belang in die boek “Step by step guide”
Jan Lowies
Hi Jan
Thanks for the support! I sent you the download link.
Manie
Hi,
I Inherited a Shotgun, but it is older dan 100 years… Is it still necessary to get it licenced, and how do I get it done ?
Hi Jan
Yes, you still need a license, according to the firearm act an antique firearm’ means any muzzle loading firearm manufactured before 1 January 1900, or any replica of such a firearm. I sent you an email
Admin, see i am in same position as others. My ‘new’ licenses expire in a few months time. What do i need to do to renew? And what are the potential pitfalls to be careful of? If any. Any advice welcome please?
Hi Ike
You need to apply for renewal of your competency and license at least 90 days before the expiry date.
Ek stel belang om aansoek te doen vir vuurwapen lisensie,hoe gaan ek tewerke help my asb.
Hi Franklin
I mailed you the details
Regards
Manie
Morning
I have a missed the deadline for firearm licence renewal and I still have the old licence and the firearm against which the old licence was issued. Will I still be allowed to get a new licence for this firearm or I risk to be charged? If it’s not possible to renew the licence then what advise can you give me?
Hi Silas
I sent you an email explaining your options.
Hi Silas
Your email server is rejecting my email. Do you perhaps have another email address?
Hello Admin, I also missed the cutoff for renewing my firearm license in 2009. What do I do, Please help.
Hi Jacob
I sent you an email explaining your options.
hi Admin,
I inherited a WW Greener .22 from 1882. i have been told it does not need a license, is that true? the .22 still fires and don’t want to pick up and problems. i was also told they don’t give out licenses for .22 neither and to be honest just heard loads of lies from many people. you assistance will be appreciated.
Hi Kyle
You will have to get a license. According to the firearm act an ‘antique firearm’ means any muzzle loading firearm manufactured before 1 January 1900, or any replica of such a firearm. It is not true that the police does not give licenses for .22′s. If your motivation is in order (like with any other application) you should not have a problem getting a license.
I sent you an email
HI manie , im sorry i lost your email adress , please just mail me hello so I can have your email adress again thanx.
Done
HI,
My Grandfather’s pistols’ license expired beginning of December. I am in the process of applying for a license in order to take his pistol over (Competency, Motivation etc completed and handed in). Will he or myself be facing any difficulties as the gun does not have a ‘valid license’ per say?
As your application is pending there would not be any problem.
Hi there
I want to purchase a Firearm (Handgun) from my friend.
But he has lost his firearm license.
What does he need to to sell me the firearm?
Thanks for your kind assistance.
Hi Shane
He can get a computer printout from his local police with his license details. He can also apply for a duplicate of his licence. If he sells you the gun he will have to sign on your application for a firearm license as the current owner. That is all.
hi admin.
would just like to find out if you have no criminal records and your not agressive or show signs of depression etc what are the chances of your police competency/licence application being denied?
i hear license applications are being handled much faster and better than 2-3 years ago. is that true?
regards
I think you have an excellent chance to get a competency certificate. I agree, the firearm licensing process seem to go faster than previously. I also sent you an email.
Hi admin
I applied for a new fire arm license in May 2011. My competency was approved 16 September 2011. I have been phoning the national Firearm call centre and they advised me to phone back in December 2011 as the application is in progress. In December I was advised that the application was currently lying with someone and that I must contact a Colonel Matau. The phone nr 012 353 6065 was given but is always engaged. They then gave me 012 353 6000 for him directly but he keeps on dropping the call.
Do you know of any other person that would be able to assist me with information why the application is not progressing any further? Any phone nr or email address would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dirk.
Hi Dirk
Frustrating exercise trying to get progress on a firearm license application….
You can try calling the National Firearm Call Center after hours when it is not so busy. but no, unfortunately I can’t help you with a contact person.
Hi I inhereted 3 fire arms and would like to get licences for all of them what should I do
Hi Anton
I will send you an email, give me a few minutes
I do not want to loose the guns who can help me with this proses to get the fire arms licenced 30.06 270 and a shotgun