The ability to own a firearm is a contentious and tightly regulated subject in many countries around the world, with South Africa being no exception. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the governing body responsible for the issuance of firearms licenses in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned firearm enthusiast, or a first-time gun owner, navigating the SAPS Firearms License Forms can daunting. But, we’ve made it easy for you by putting them all in one place!
SAPS Firearms License Forms
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 Or Sale Of Firearm Forms
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 Firearm Or License Forms
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
DOWNLOAD THE SAPS CHECKLIST
We hope that by placing all the SAPS Firearms License Forms in one place, we’ve made it easy for you. Whether you’re looking to protect your home, participate in sport shooting, or are just curious about the process, we hope this guide will serve as your trusted resource.
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