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Buying Your First Firearm

Buying a firearm in South Africa can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. With numerous changes in place since the Firearms Control Act (FCA) 60/2000, and the requirement for new training and screening, the process may seem complicated. It has certainly deterred many a firearm owner from renewing their licences due to the hoops that must be jumped through.

It may seem like the government has put many obstacles in place for firearm ownership, with questionable intent. However, the ‘new’ system does have its benefits – in theory, at least – in that it should ensure the safety, proficiency, and competency of firearm owners and users, measured against prescribed national standards.

These standards vary according to the intended use of the firearm. For example, someone using a firearm for business purposes, such as a security guard, needs to undergo supplemental training over and above that required for someone who needs a firearm for self-defence.

All these requirements are regulated under the

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