Firearm Training
Firearm Training and Proficiency Training are essential programs designed to teach individuals how to handle, operate, and maintain firearms safely and effectively. These courses cover the fundamentals of firearm usage, from safety protocols to practical skills, ensuring participants gain the confidence and knowledge needed to use firearms responsibly. Whether for personal protection or sport, these training sessions are vital for anyone seeking to improve their shooting accuracy and understanding of firearm laws.
Proficiency Training:
Steps to obtain proficiency are as follows:
1. Obtain Proficiency
- Enroll for a proficiency training course with The Forensic Hub
- Learner guides of the applicable Unit Standards are issued
- Complete the Formative Assessment (open-book)
- Book a class with the instructor
- Complete the Summative Assessment (closed-book)
- Complete the practical safe handling and shooting of a firearm
- The Certificate of Proficiency and a statement of results is issued to you within five working days after successful completion of the course
2. Apply for a Competency Certificate
- The Competency Certificate is issued by the Central Register (SAPS)
- Must have completed the knowledge of the Firearms Control Act
- Must possess a certificate of proficiency and SOR for the applicable firearm
- Apply at the SAPS for a competency certificate
- Pay the fees
- Wait for the approval of your application
3. Apply for a license to possess a firearm:
- Must possess a Competency Certificate issued by the SAPS
- Purchase a firearm
- Apply for a license to possess the firearm
- Submit a motivation for the possession of a firearm along with your application
Firearm Training Sequence:
Category 1:
This firearm training category is currently the entry level or “Learning assumed to be in place” for all other Firearm Unit Standards. This category is also the entry level for category two.
117705: Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No.60 of 2000)
Category 2:
This category is the requirement for Private Firearm ownership or first time firearm ownership. These Unit Standards are the equivalent of what is known internationally as BASIC LEVEL. This category is also the entry level to category three.
119649: Handle and use a Handgun.
119650: Handle and use of a self-loading Rifle or Carbine
119651: Handle and use of a manually operated Rifle or Carbine
119652: Handle and use of a Shotgun
Category 2:
This category is applicable to Security Guards and anyone issued with a company firearm. This category is for firearms licensed to a company or institution for business purposes.
This means that a security officer who carries a handgun will be required to complete 117705, then 119649 and thereafter 123515.
This category can be seen as an Intermediate level or Duty-related level.
123515: Handle and use of a Handgun for Business Purposes
123514: Handle and use of a Shotgun for Business Purposes
123511: Handle and use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business purposes
123519: Handle and use of a Manually operated Rifle or Carbine for Business purposes
Pricing Structure
Private Purposes:
117705
Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act
R450.00
119649
Handle and use of a Handgun
R750.00
119650
Handle and use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine
R750.00
119651
Handle and use of a Manually Operated Rifle
R750.00
119652
Handle and use of a Shotgun
R750.00
Business Purposes (Security):
123511
Handle and use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine
R1000.00
123514
Handle and use of a Shotgun
R1000.00
123515
Handle and use of a Handgun
R1000.00
Combination Specials:
COMBO 1:
117705, 119649, 119650, 119651, 119652 – Law, Handgun, Self-loading rifle, Manually operated rifle and Shotgun for private purposes:
R2950.00
COMBO 2:
123511, 123514, 123515, 123519 – Self-loading Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, Manually operated rifle for Business Purposes (Security)
R3500.00
COMBO 3:
117705, 119649, 123515 – Law, Handgun for private and business purposes
R2000.00