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Firearm License Renewals

A Firearm Licence Renewal Application is a mandatory legal process submitted to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to extend the validity of an existing firearm licence (SAPS 518(a) form). This process is required by the Firearms Control Act to ensure that the licence holder remains fit and proper to own the firearm and is still using it for the purpose it was originally licensed for.

Required Documentation

R600/motivation

​Section 13 and 15 Application

  • 2 ID photos

  • 2x Certified copy of ID Document (front & back)

  • Certified copy of Proof of residence (electricity bill, Contract agreement, Signed letter of landlord)

  • Certified copy of Firearm License (front & back)

  • Certified copy of Competency Certificate issued by the SAPS

  • Certified copy of Proficiency training Certificate

  • Certified copy of Proficiency Training Statement of Results

  • 2x Letters of Good Character (Template will be Provided)

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Safe Inspection

  • One colour photo of the safe, with the door closed.

  • One colour photo of the safe, with the door open.

  • One colour photo of the safe where the roll bolts with which it is attached are clearly visible.

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Photos may be printed on any plain white paper, but it must be printed in COLOUR.

The backside of the photos must contain your initials and surname, ID number, and signature.

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Section 16 Application

  • All the above +

  • Membership of Hunting or Sports association

  • Letter of Good Standing from Hunting or Sports association

  • Dedicated Status

  • Endorsement letter form Hunting or Sports association

  • List of past activities​

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R183 handed in at SAPS

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