National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (107 of 1998)
R 385
Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)Chapter 6 : Licence to possess firearm16. Licence to possess firearm for dedicated hunting and dedicated sports-shooting |
| (1) | A firearm in respect of which a licence may be issued in terms of this section is any— |
| (a) | handgun which is not fully automatic; |
| (b) | rifle or shotgun which is not fully automatic; |
| (c) | [Section 16(1)(c) deleted by section 11 of Act No. 28 of 2006]; or |
| (d) | barrel, frame or receiver of a handgun, rifle or shotgun contemplated in paragraph (a), (b) or (c). |
| (2) | The Registrar may issue a licence in terms of this section to any natural person who is a dedicated hunter or dedicated sports person if the application is accompanied by a sworn statement or solemn declaration from the chairperson of an accredited hunting association or sports-shooting organisation, or someone delegated in writing by him or her, stating that the applicant is a registered member of that association. |
| (3) | A firearm in respect of which a licence has been issued in terms of this section may be used where it is safe to use the firearm and for a lawful purpose. |
| (4) | Every accredited hunting association and sports-shooting organisation must— |
| (a) | keep a register which contains such information as may be prescribed; and |
| (b) | submit an annual report to the Registrar which contains such information as may be prescribed. |
