We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of every SAPS Firearm License Form you will ever need with regard to firearms licensing in South Africa. These SAPS Firearm License Forms are here to help you, with quick CLICK & DOWNLOAD access, you’ll be on your way to obtaining your firearm in no time!
SAPS Competency Forms
The journey to obtaining a firearms license begins with obtaining a competency certificate. This form is used to apply for a SAPS Competency Certificate, which establishes that the applicant is competent to own a firearm. To qualify, applicants must pass the prescribed training courses and background checks.
NEW COMPETENCY: Once you’ve written the prescribed tests, and you’ve received your statement of results through an accredited training provider, you’ll need to apply for your SAPS Competency Certificate. Here’s the form you’ll need:
DOWNLOAD NEW COMPETENCY – SAPS e517
RENEW COMPETENCY: If you need to apply for an extension of your current Competency Certificate, be sure to submit the below form 90 days prior to it’s expiry:
DOWNLOAD COMPETENCY RENEWAL – SAPS e517g
FURTHER COMPETENCY: If you wish to add a further competency to your Competency Certificate, here’s the form you’ll need:
DOWNLOAD FURTHER COMPETENCY – SAPS e517a
Competency is valid for 5 years from date of issue.
You’ll need to supply 3 Character Reference Letters with your Competency Applications. Check out our Character Reference Letter examples here.
SAPS Firearm License Forms
Once you have your Competency Certificate, you can proceed to apply for a license to possess a specific firearm. These forms require detailed information about the firearm you wish to possess and the reasons for ownership, such as self-defence, sport shooting, or hunting.
NEW FIREARMS LICENSE: Once you’ve received your SAPS Competency, you’ll need to apply for a Firearms License using this form:
DOWNLOAD NEW FIREARMS LICENSE – SAPS e271
RENEW FIREARMS LICENSE: To renew an existing firearm license, you’ll need to apply using this form:
DOWNLOAD RENEW FIREARMS LICENSE – SAPS 518a
RENEW GREEN FIREARMS LICENSE: If you still have your GREEN Firearms License, and need to apply for a new card license, you’ll need to apply for it using this form:
DOWNLOAD RENEW GREEN FIREARMS LICENSE – SAPS 517e
TRANSFER OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP: If you’re selling your firearm, here’s the form you’ll need to fill out for the new owner.
*Please also see the ‘SAPS Change Of Circumstance’ form, and the ‘SAPS Storage Permit Form’ below, as those forms will apply to you as well!
DOWNLOAD TRANSFER OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP – SAPS 534
LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM: If you have lost your firearm, or it has been stolen, use this form to report it to SAPS within 24 hours of the discovery of such:
DOWNLOAD LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM – SAPS e521f
LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM LICENSE: If you have lost your firearm license, or it has been stolen, use this form to report it to SAPS within 7 days of the discovery of such:
DOWNLOAD LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM LICENSE – SAPS e517b
SAPS Change Of Details Forms
If you change any details that pertain to your firearm license, you’ll need to inform your local DFO (designated firearm officer) within 30 days of such a change.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If you’ve changed your address, you’ll need to notify your DFO (designated firearms officer) within 30 days of such change. Here’s the form:
DOWNLOAD CHANGE OF ADDRESS – SAPS 521b
*CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCE: If you’ve had a change in circumstance in regards to an existing licence, you’ll need to notify your DFO (designated firearms officer) within 30 days of such change. Here’s the form:
DOWNLOAD CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCE – SAPS 521c
INCORRECT INFORMATION: If SAPS has printed the incorrect information on your Firearms License or Competency Certificate, here’s the form to correct your details:
DOWNLOAD INCORRECT INFORMATION – SAPS 521g
SAPS Permission For More Than 200 Rounds Form
MORE THAN 200 ROUNDS: If you’ve achieved dedicated status, and wish to hold more than 200 rounds for a firearm that is not as yet licensed under your dedicated status, you’ll need to apply for permission to hold more than 200 rounds using this form:
DOWNLOAD MORE THAN 200 ROUNDS – SAPS 540
SAPS Storage Permit Form
*STORAGE PERMIT: If you need to apply for your firearm to be stored for a period of time on a premises other than the premises listed on your license, you can apply using this form:
DOWNLOAD STORE PERMIT – SAPS e539
SAPS Safe Statement Form
FIREARM SAFE STATEMENT: To declare your safe, use this form:
DOWNLOAD FIREARM SAFE STATEMENT
SAPS Notice Of Appeal Form
NOTICE OF APPEAL: If you need to make an appeal, do so using this form:
DOWNLOAD NOTICE OF APPEAL – SAPS e530
Firearms Control Act 60/2000 With Amendments
Get the full Act, with all the current amendments below:
DOWNLOAD FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000
We hope that GUNLINK has made it easier to access all the SAPS Firearm License Forms from one place. Applying for a firearms license can oftentimes be daunting. If you are unsure about the process, get in touch and we’ll gladly assist you. We are always here to help make the process as easy as possible for our clients.
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