VRYHEID KZN: The process of renewing a firearm licence
Very important: Please ensure that all copies are certified, which can be done at the Community Service Centre in Church Street.
The Vryheid Herald will run a few articles on the Firearms Control Act to assist the local SAPS. The main problem they are experiencing at the moment is that people don’t apply in time and then their firearm licences expire, or new applicants don’t understand the procedure. The law requires a person to have a competency certificate and a firearm licence.
An applicant must apply 90 working days before the expiry date of the firearm licence. The expiry date can be found on the front of the firearm licence.
Handguns and shotguns’ licences under Section 13 (Self-defence) are valid for five years; while handguns, shotguns and hunting guns’ licences under Section 15 and 16 will be valid for 10 years.
When an applicant is late in renewing a firearm licence, in other words it is after the expiry date indicated on the firearm licence, the licence cannot be renewed.
Requirements for application of the renewal of the Competency Certificate:
R77 in cash
– Two recent passport-size colour photos (signature and ID number on the back)
– Two certified copies of ID document
– One written testimonial from a friend (character description, temper, criminal record, use of medication with narcotic effect, alcohol use, is he/she violent, mental status)
– One written testimonial from spouse (if no spouse, direct family member to be used)
– One certified copy of front and back of current Competency card
– One certified copy of Proficiency Certificate (training certificate)
Requirements for application of the renewal of a firearm licence:
R77 in cash
– Two recent passport-size colour photos (signature and ID number on the back)
– Two certified copies of ID document
– One certified copy of front and back of firearm licence
– One copy of Competency Certificate
– One copy of latest statistics on self-defense firearm
– One copy of each PAID up-to-date membership card / certificate of dedicated hunter / professional hunter
– Photos of safe
– Please ensure that a PROPER MOTIVATION accompanies your application.
If you belong to a hunting or other association, all relevant documentation must be submitted. Also attach photos of your hunting photos.
Very important: Please ensure that all copies are certified, which can be done at the Community Service Centre in Church Street.
Applicants must phone for an appointment:
034 989 5311 (Sergeant Ndlovu)
034 989 5312 (Elise)
034 989 5313 (Phumlani)
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