Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Firearm License Card, the applicant has to approach the SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE link
2. The applicant must undergo training at an accredited institution and obtain a training proficiency certificate.
3. The course will cover topics such as firearm safety, the use of force, and the legal implications of owning a firearm.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant will get a firearm license card from the office.
15. This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of identity
• Address proof
• Competency certificate
• Motivation letter
• Any other documents (if required)

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
SAPS Head Office
Koedoe Building
236 Pretorius Street
Pretoria
Private Bag X94
Pretoria, 0001
Tel: +27 (0) 12 393 1000
GPS Coordinates: S25.74790 E28.18901
Contact Details link

• Any applicant must be aged 21 years and above who intends to Apply for Firearm License Card is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 1 – 2 months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• In South Africa, to possess a firearm means that an individual is legally authorized to have a firearm in their possession and is responsible for ensuring that the firearm is securely stored and not accessible to unauthorized persons.

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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