To get from walking into a gun shop and purchasing a firearm to becoming a legal firearm owner, one of the first steps you’ll need to take is obtaining a firearms competency certificate. But, what exactly is a firearm competency certificate? A firearms competency certificate is a document in the form of a card issued…
When you apply for a firearm license, you must install a gun safe into your home. This is one of the legal requirements of being a firearm owner. You want to make sure that the safe is installed correctly before the firearms officer comes to inspect the installation. So before you start the process, let’s…
Many tourists worry about South Africa’s high crime rate, and often ask if tourists are allowed to carry guns in South Africa. I was quite surprised to know that it is actually possible, despite what most people say. Tourists can carry guns in South Africa if they have been granted a temporary import permit for…
I have always been relatively versed about limits on ammunition in South Africa, however, the details confused me and it seemed like there were a lot of loopholes and grey areas in this regard. It was only until last week when I was asked about some of these loopholes, was I compelled to do the…
Many think of the AK-47 as a symbol of gangs and terrorists, and the moment an AK-47 is spotted in public, it might not be unreasonable to think that it’s illegal. However, this infamous firearm is sought out by many sincere collectors and sport shooters for its incredible history, ease of use, affordability, and reliability….
In many ways, the South African law’s on firearms is very strict, and in others, it is quite relaxed and fair. One example is with regard to the carrying of a firearm in public. Many countries have completely banned citizens from carrying a firearm in public, which brings many to ask, “can I carry a…
I have always thought that getting a firearm license is expensive. Still, when I decided to embark on the journey over 10 years ago, I realized that it was pretty affordable and well worth the investment. I recently decided to dig and find out what the cost is today, and I am excited to share…
I was recently chatting with a family friend when he asked about my shooting hobby. I showed him a few photos, and he was shocked to see that I had a silencer on my rifle. His instant response was: “Aren’t silencers illegal in South Africa??” I felt compelled to explain why silencers are legal in…
There’s a lot of confusion about how many firearms South African citizens can own. I’ve seen people with collections that include dozens of firearms including semi-automatic rifles. At the same time, some people are adamant that South Africans are only allowed to own a few firearms. I decided to put this to rest, and here…
Getting a firearm license involves a great deal of paperwork. When you eventually receive the license, it is imperative to know how long the license is valid to renew it in time. With that in mind, I decided to do some research and find out how long each type of firearm license is valid for….
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