SELF-DEFENCE
Ask about basic training →Self-defence firearm owners
For private individuals who need Basic Firearm Training before applying for SAPS competency and later a firearm licence for personal protection.
Who we help
Choose the reason you need firearm training.
Visitors can start with their reason: private gun ownership, employment, business purposes, Regulation 21 or inherited firearms.
HUNTING
Ask about hunting firearm training →Hunters
For individuals who need the correct basic competency route for hunting rifles and responsible lawful firearm ownership.
SPORT
Ask about sport shooting →Sport shooters
For people joining or participating in sport shooting who need firearm proficiency training and guidance on the SAPS process.
EMPLOYMENT
Ask about employment-related training →Employment and security work
To work with firearms in South Africa, for example in security, private investigation or cash-in-transit, you must obtain specific competency accredited by the Professional Firearm Training Council (PFTC) and recognised by the South African Police Service. Firearm competency and business-purpose firearm training are required.
ESTATE
Inherited a firearm? →Inherited firearms
For people who recently lost a loved one and need to understand the training, competency and licence steps before taking lawful ownership of inherited firearms.