Proficiency Training 

Do not lose the proficiency training certificates the training provider issues you with otherwise you will have to re-do the training to get new certificates.

The object of proficiency training is to ascertain that an applicant for a new firearm licence has the basic knowledge of the stipulations of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000 as amended) (FCA), and has the basic minimum of proficient knowledge to handle a specific firearm.

This training may only be provided by Accredited Training Providers who are accredited to the Professional Firearms Training Council (PFTC).  For a list of such training providers in your geographical area.

The Normal unit standards are Knowledge of the Act (which is compulsory for all), Use of a Handgun, Use of a Rifle, Use of a Shotgun, and Use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine.  Once you have completed these you will not need to do any further training in this regard re privately owned firearms.

Make sure you receive the so-called Statement of Results underwritten by the PFTC (nothing else than a PFTC certificate stating that you had qualified for these unit standards you had completed), which your accredited training provider must furnish to you.

Once you have completed this training you must apply to be declared competent to legally own firearms – you apply for competency with SAPS (form SAPS 517)

The SAPS 517 Form will be found under Our Documents Menu.