South Africa - Apply for a Gun License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Gun License, 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, 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 gun license 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.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

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

Fees

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

Validity

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Processing Time

• 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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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• In South Africa, a Gun License is a legal authorization to possess a firearm. The South African Firearms Control Act of 2000 regulates the possession, use, and transfer of firearms in the country.

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