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Licence To Possess A Firearm
Application Type
Application Date
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Main or Additional Firearm Licence Holder
Main
Additional
Licence Types
13 Licence
to possess a firearm for self-defence 5 Years
14 Licence
to possess a restricted firearm for self-defence 2 Years
15 Licence
to possess a firearm for occasional hunting and/or sport-shooting 10 Years
16 Licence
to possess a firearm for dedicated hunting and/or dedicated sport-shooting 10 Years
17 Licence
to possess a firearm in a private collection 10 Years
19 Licence
to possess a firearm, in a public collection 10 Years
20.1 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: Business in hunting 5 Years
20.2 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: Other business purposes 2 Years
20.3 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: For use in theatrical, film and TV productions 2 Years
20.4 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: As a security business 2 Years
20.5 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: For training purposes 2 Years
20.6 Licence
to possess a firearm for business purposes: As a game rancher 2 Years
Licence Type
Section 13
Section 14
Section 15
Section 16
Section 17
Section 19
Section 20.1
Section 20.2
Section 20.3
Section 20.4
Section 20.5
Section 20.6
Description of Firearm
Type of Firearm
Rifle
Shotgun
Handgun
Combination
Other
Action
Semi-Auto
Automatic
Manual
Other
Other Action (specify)
Calibre
Make
Model
Barrel Serial Number
Frame Serial Number
Receiver Serial Number
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Current Owner Information
Type of Owner
Private Owner
Firearm Dealer
Company
Import
Estate
Private Owner
Full Name & Surname
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
RSA ID Number
Residential Address
Mobile Number
Email Address
Are there additional licence holders for this firearm?
Yes
No
Firearm Dealer
Registered Company Name
Trading as Name
FAR Number
Business Address
Work Contact Number
Work Email Address
Responsible Person Name and Surname
Type of Identification
SA Citizen
Non-SA Citizen with permanent residence
ID Number of Responsible Person
Mobile Number
Residential Address
SAPS 350a Details
Name
FAR Number
Physical Address
Date Received
YYYY
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MM
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Company
Registered Name of Company
Trading Name
FAR Number
Business Address
Postal Address
Contact Number
Email Address
Responsible Person Name and Surname
Type of Identification
SA Citizen
Non-SA Citizen with permanent residence
ID Number of Responsible Person
Physical Address
Imported Firearm
Import Permit Number
Date Issued
YYYY
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MM
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DD
Expiry Date
YYYY
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MM
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DD
Estate
Type of Estate
Executorship
Administrator
Curatorship
Trust
Firearm Owner Full Name & Surname
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
Firearm Owner RSA ID Number
Executor Full Name & Surname
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
Executor RSA ID Number
Type of Identification
SA Citizen
Non-SA Citizen with permanent residence
Contact Number
Email Address
Physical Address
Physical Address where firearms are kept
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Declaration by Person who is lawfully in possession of firearms
Full Name and Surname
Current Owner / Authorised Person
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
RSA ID Number
Current Owner / Authorised Person
Designation
Date
YYYY
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Place
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Particulars of Applicant
Competency Certificate to
Trade
Manufacture
Gunsmith
Possess
Firearm Type
Handgun
Rifle
Shotgun
Competency Certificate No
Date of Issue
YYYY
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Expiry Date
YYYY
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Firearms Currently in your possession and for which you have a licence, permit or authorization
Select Firearms
Firearm 1
Firearm 2
Firearm 3
Firearm 4
Firearm 5
Firearm 6
Firearm 7
Firearm 8
Firearm 9
Firearm 10
Firearm 11
Firearm 12
Firearm 13
Firearm 14
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Firearm 1
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 2
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 3
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 4
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 5
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 6
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 7
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 8
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 9
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre 9
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 10
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 11
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 12
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 13
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Firearm 14
Type
Example: Handgun / Shotgun / Rifle
Calibre
Example: 30-06 / 9mm / 12G
Make
Example: Blaser / Sauer / Remington
Licence / Permit Authorization No.
Example: Licence No. on Back of the Card
Barrel Serial No.
Frame / Receiver Serial No.
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Particulars of Applicant
Applicant Type
Individual
Business
Individual
Identification Type
SA Citizen
Non-SA Citizen
Full Name & Surname
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
RSA ID Number
Date of Birth
YYYY
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MM
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DD
Age
Gender
Male
Female
Residential Address
Mobile Number
Email Address
Type of Residence
Please select
Shack
Flat
Caravan
Cottage
House
Hostel
Homeless
Please select
Trade or Profession
Self-Employed
Please select
Yes
No
Please select
Name of Employer
Business Address
Work Number
Mobile Number
Email Address
Marital Status
Single
Married
Divorced
Widow
Widower
Other
Identification Type
RSA ID
Passport
RSA ID Number
Passport Number
Full Name and Surname
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
Business
Registered Company Name
Trading as Name
FAR Number
Business Address
Work Contact Number
Work Email Address
No. of Firearms owned by Business
Please select
Choice1
Choice2
Choice3
Please select
No. of Employees using Firearms
Please select
Choice1
Choice2
Choice3
Please select
Responsible Person
Title
Ms
Miss
Mrs
Mr
Title
Identification Type
SA Citizen
Non-SA Citizen
RSA ID Number
Mobile Number
Physical Address
Member of Accreditted Association
Yes
No
Association Name
Association FAR Number
Membership Number
Date Joined
YYYY
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DD
Expiry Date
YYYY
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MM
/
DD
Motivation of Purpose of Firearm
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Have you ever been convicted of an offence committed inside or outside the borders of the RSA?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Circumstance
Outcome
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Are there any cases pending against you?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Offence
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Have any of your firearm(s) ever been lost / stolen?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Circumstance
Details of Firearm
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Was a case of neglegence opened and investigated regarding the lost / stolen firearm?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Charge
Outcome
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Have you ever been declared unfit to possess a firearm?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Charge
Date from
YYYY
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Period
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Has a firearm in your possession been confiscated?
Yes
No
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Police Station
Case Number
Circumstance
Details of Firearm
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Do you have the prescribed safe?
Yes
No
Type of Safe
Handgun
Rifle
Strongroom
Device
Is the safe mounted?
Yes
No
Where is the safe mounted
Wall
Floor
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RSA / Passport Copy
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Training Certificates
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SAPS Competency Certificate
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Existing Licences (Back and Front)
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Safe Photo's / Safe Inspection Report SAPS 538
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Detailed Motivation
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Section 16 Documents
Valid Membership Certificate
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Dedicated Status Certificate
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Endorsement from Assocition
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Hunting Letters / Sport Letters Min 2
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Section 17 Documents
Collectors Certificate (Category A, B, C or D)
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Endorsement from Association
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Deceased Estate
Executors Letter
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Executor ID Copy
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Death Certificate Copy
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Deceased ID Copy
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Deceased Firearm Licence Copy
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Letter by Executor, if heir is not interested in the firearm and that any other person may apply for the firearm licence
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Firearm Purchased from Dealer
SAPS 350(a) Dealer Return: Stock Received
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SAPS 534 Transfer of Firearm Ownership
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