How Much Does Gun Training Cost In South Africa

How Much Does Gun Training Cost In South Africa

Please Firearm training price list for the firearm training courses in Johannesburg. We offer distance and self-study programs to all learners in South Africa provinces with job placements too.

Course Unit Standard name:Unit NumbersTypical Firearm:DurationPrices
Handle & Use a Handgun for Business Purposes123515A revolver or pistol3 DaysR 2,050
Handle & Use a Shotgun for Business Purposes123514Pump-action or double-barrel shotgun3 DaysR  2,050
Handle & Use a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes123519A bolt-action hunting rifle4 DAYSR 2,050
Handle & Use a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes123511A semi-automatic rifle4 DAYSR 2,050
Handle & use Any two firearms3  DAYSR 4,500

How long is a firearm Licence valid for in South Africa?

five yearsThe licences, which is issued in terms of this section, namely the licence to possess a firearm for business purposes, is valid for five years unless it is cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000. A person may apply for additional licences in respect of sections 13, 14, 15, 16 and 16A.

How many guns can you own in SA?

four firearms

In South Africa, citizens or permanent residents (over the age of 21 years generally, but if need can be shown then technically no age limit applies) who wish to own firearms are required to obtain a licence per individual firearm, and may possess a maximum amount of only four firearms, and a maximum of 200 rounds.

Welch said that fully automatic assault rifles, such as AK-47s, may only be owned by the government, i.e. the South African Police Service or South African National Defence Force, or category A gun collectors, of which there are fewer than 15 in South Africa.

Can I carry a blank gun in South Africa?

According to the explosives act, the end-user does not require any licence or permit to purchase or carry blank and pepper cartridges.

Blank guns are excluded from the firearms control act.

Pepper cartridges are purely for self-defence, it is most effective within 6m.