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Ihawu Firearm Center

Applying for your firearm

PROFICIENCY TRAINING  

We are a fully accredited training facility in KZN where businesses & individuals can complete their proficiency/training to apply for their SAPS competency.

Our facility offers a fully equipped classroom as well as a safe indoor range where learners can learn, shoot, and complete their SAPS competency training.

APPLY FOR COMPETENCY

Once you have completed and awarded your training certificates you can apply to your nearest SAPS DFO

  1.  SAPS 517 form 

  2. Certified Copy of your ID/Passport

  3. Certified Copy of your permanent residence permit in case of a non- South African citizen

  4. Certified Copy of firearm proficiency training certificate issued by an accredited training provider

  5. Two passport-size colour photographs

  6. Certified Proof of residence 

APPLY FOR FIREARM LICENSE

After you have obtained a competency certificate 

Submit the completed SAPS 271 form and the following documents to your nearest DFO.

  1. Certified copy of your official identification document 

  2. Your original competency certificate

  3. The letter of appointment of the executor, if the firearm was inherited

  4. Two passport-size colour photographs (with a neutral background) that are not older than three months

  5. You must fully motivate your application and submit documents in support of your application.

Competency training

Civilian Combo Unit Standards

(Handgun, Shotgun, Self-Loading Rifle, and Manually Operated Rifle)

  • Legal and 1 Basic Unit Standard – R 1509

  • Legal and 2 Basic Unit Standard – R 2119

  • Legal and 3 Basic Unit Standard – R 2769

  • Legal and 4 Basic Unit Standard – R 3429

Business Purpose Combo Unit Standards

(Handgun, Shotgun, Self-Loading Rifle, and Manually Operated Rifle)

  • Legal and 1 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 2269

  • Legal and 2 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 3229

  • Legal and 3 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 4189

  • Legal and 4 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 5139

To find out more on pricing & bookings email us at admin1@ihawu.net or fill out the below form.

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