Firearm Competency Licensing Process and Renewals

Question 1

What is the correct order of the first two steps when applying for a firearm in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a competency certificate, then apply for the firearm licence

Answer

Buy the firearm, then apply for competency

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Apply for the licence, then do training

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Join a club, then buy ammunition

Question 2

Under which section of the FCA is a firearm for self-defence usually licensed?

Accepted Answer

Section 13

Answer

Section 16

Answer

Section 20

Answer

Section 9

Question 3

How many self-defence firearms may a person normally licence under Section 13?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Up to four

Answer

As many as they can afford

Answer

Two handguns

Question 4

When should you apply to renew a firearm licence before it expires?

Accepted Answer

At least 90 days before the expiry date

Answer

After it expires

Answer

On the day it expires

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Renewal is never required

Question 5

What documents typically accompany a firearm licence application?

Accepted Answer

Competency certificate, ID, proof of address and motivation

Answer

Only a photograph

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A driving licence only

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A passport stamp

Question 6

What may disqualify a person from being declared a fit and proper person to hold a firearm?

Accepted Answer

A history of violence or relevant criminal convictions

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Being left-handed

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Living in a city

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Being over 60 years old

Question 7

What should you do if your licensed firearm is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Report it to SAPS immediately

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Wait to see if it is found

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Buy a replacement quietly

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Tell only your insurer

Question 8

What happens to your firearm licence if your competency certificate lapses and is not renewed?

Accepted Answer

Your authority to possess the firearm can be affected and you risk unlawful possession

Answer

Nothing changes

Answer

The licence automatically becomes permanent

Answer

You receive a new firearm