Which licence do I need?

Answer five quick questions and get your own checklist. Your answers stay on your phone or computer. Nothing is sent or stored.

1. What do you want the firearm for?

Protecting myself and my homeSelf-defence Hunting or sport shooting now and thenOccasional hunting or sport shooting Hunting or sport shooting regularly, as a member of a club or associationDedicated hunting or sport shooting Collecting firearmsPrivate collection I've inherited a firearmDeceased estate

2. What kind of firearm?

HandgunPistol or revolver ShotgunPump, break-action or single-shot RifleBolt-action, lever-action or single-shot Self-loading rifle or shotgunSemi-automatic Not sure yet

3. How old are you?

21 or older Under 21

4. Do you have a competency certificate for this kind of firearm?

It's issued by SAPS after you pass training at an accredited trainer.

Yes No, or it has expired

5. Do you have a gun safe?

Yes, it meets the SABS standard No, or I'm not sure

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