Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) To establish a comprehensive and an effective system of firearms control; and to provide for matters connected therewith. PREAMBLE WHEREAS every person has the right to life and the right to security of the person, which includes, among other things, the right to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources; AND WHEREAS the adequate protection of such rights is fundamental to the well-being and social and economic development of every person; AND WHEREAS the increased availability and abuse of firearms and ammunition has contributed significantly to the high levels of violent crime in our society; AND WHEREAS the Constitution places a duty on the State to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights. FIREARM FORMS:
- SAPS 517 – Application
- SAPS 271 – Application
- SAPS 518a – Application for the renewal of a firearm licence, permit, certificate or authorization.pdf
- SAPS 518 – Application for temporary authorization of a firearm.pdf
- SAPS 530 – Notice of appeal.pdf
Jagters Reg Motivering offers the following motivations for clients:
- New application
- Renewal
- Temporary authorization
- Appeal
For sport shooting, hunting rifles, semi-automatic weapons, handguns, shotguns, occasional hunting/ sport shooting, self defence etc.