Licence Me

STEP 1:

1. Find a firearm training provider that is listed with PFTC (Professional fire-arm Training Council) and with SAPS (South African Police Service) To find a Firearm training provider near you, you can use the map on our website which will give all PFTC registered training providers in your area. 
2. After you find a firearm training provider to get your proficiency, you have to decide what firearm proficiency training you require. At a minimum you require the unit standard for the type of firearm that you wish to licence as well as the “Knowledge of the firearms control act 60 of 2000”. Proficiency courses are available in the following unit standards.: Handle and use handgun 119649, Handle and use a Self-loading Rifle 119650, Handle and use a Manually operated Rifle 119651, Handle and use a Shotgun 119652, Knowledge of the firearms control act 60 of 2000 (117705)
3. Next you will need to purchase the required study material for the unit standards you have selected, you will do their through the firearm training provider you have selected. You can take the study material home with you to prepare for the exam, and will be able to keep it after the course.
4. At home you need to complete the Formative Examination which is an open book test that is included in the study material.
5. After you have completed your Formative Examination you need to attend a class at your training facility where you will write the Summative Examination. (You may not write this test with an open book)
6. After you have completed your Summative Examination you will then do your practical test which is to prove proficiency with the selected weapon platform.
7. Once completed you will have done the three requirements to obtain firearm proficiency: Formative Examination, Summative Examination and the practical shoot. You need to pass all three categories to receive a certificate and statement of results from your training provider. These documents are issued by the PFTC to the training provider within 1 - 2 weeks following your exam, and both are required in order to apply for your SAPS Competency Certificate in Step 2.

STEP 2:

1. Find out who your nearest SAPS station is in order to submit your SAPS Competency application. To find a SAPS near you, you can use the map on our website which will give all SAPS stations in your area.
2. After you find out who your designated SAPS station is, you will need to prepare all of the required forms and supporting documents for your SAPS Competency application so that you may apply for SAPS Competency at your local DFO. These documents are:

• Certified copy of statements of results as obtained from the PFTC training provider in STEP 1
• Certified copy of proficiency training as obtained from the PFTC training provider in STEP 1
• Character witnesses (1 Family member and 2 friends for an interview at your local DFO)
• Proof of address
• SAPS 517 forms completed in Black ink
• 2 x ID Photos
• Cash for your SAPS Competency Application (you can see the latest rates on the SAPS website HERE)

Note: it usually takes 90 - 120 working days before you will receive your SAPS Competency Certificate. You can only apply for your SAPS Firearm Licence once you have received the SAPS Competency Certificate

STEP 3:

1. Purchase your desired firearm from a registered firearm dealer. To find a Firearm Dealer near you, you can use the map on our website which will give all Firearm Dealers in your area.
2. After you have purchased your firearm, you will need to prepare all of the required forms, supporting documents and motivation for your SAPS Firearm application so that you may apply for a SAPS Firearm Licence at your local DFO. These documents are:

• SAPS Competency Certificate as obtained from SAPS in STEP 2
• Certified copy of statement of results as obtained from the PFTC training provider in STEP 1
• Certified copy of proficiency training  as obtained from the PFTC training provider in STEP 1
• SAPS 271 forms completed in Black ink.
• SAPS 350(a) forms completed in Black ink (The gun shop will provide you with this document which details the gun make, model, serial number etc).
• Completed and signed SAPS Safe Statement confirming the type of safe which you have installed a home, and the method by which it is secured to the floor / wall.
• Photographs of the outside of your safe proving that it is suitable to store your firearm.
• Photographs of the inside of your safe proving that it is suitable to store your firearm and that it is secured to the floor / wall in line with the SABS requirements mandated by SAPS and confirmed in your signed safe statement document.
• Two Certified copies of your identity document.
• Firearm motivation letter for self-defence proving that you are gainfully employed, confirming your place of residence, detailing both your proficiency and competency, proving that you can provide safe storage for the firearm, motivating the need for the firearm, and detailing the firearm and it’s chambered ammunition.
• Newspaper articles of crime in your area.
• Crime statistics for your area.
• Two Passport photos.
• Cash for your SAPS Licence Application (you can see the latest rates on the SAPS website HERE)

Note: it usually takes 90 - 120 working days before you will receive your SAPS Firearm Licence. Once you have received your SAPS Firearm Licence you will be able to collect the firearm from the dealer who you purchased it from. They will transfer it on their system from safe storage in their safe to your possession.

We try and keep things as simple as possible on all gun licence services, firearm licence renewals, new firearm licences and even SAPS Competency certificates:

STEP1 : Make safe and secure online payment right here.

STEP 2: Complete the form and upload your supporting documents (this will be emailed to you following your purchase).

STEP 3: In approx 2 - 5 working days form receiving the two completed links we will send you an email containing your application pack with pre-completed SAPS forms and all of the required supporting documents and motivation letters required for your application or renewal.

STEP 4: Print your LicenceMe document pack and head to your local SAPS to submit to the DFO.

STEP 5: Forward our admin team the details and reference number you receive from SAPS so that we can track your application process for you.

The costs of our processional services depend on the exact service you're looking to purchase. These prices can be seen on the respective product pages:

To get your SAPS Firearm Competency - SAPS Firearm Competency Application

To get your SAPS Firearm Licence - SAPS Firearm Licence Application

To renew your SAPS Firearm Licence - SAPS Firearm Licence Renewal Application

To get both your SAPS Firearm Competency and Firearm Licence - SAPS Firearm Competency and Licence Application Combo

Once we have received your personal information and supporting documents our admin team usually takes between 3 and 5 business days to prepare your complete SAPS Licence or Competency document pack which will be emailed to you to print and hand in to your local SAPS DFO.

Once you have submitted your application pack to SAPS, they have a maximum of 120 BUSINESS DAYS in order to process your application.

Generally speaking, we advise customers to prepare for 3 - 4 months for their competency application and 3 - 4 months for their licence application.

All of your personal information and supporting documents are collected through two secure online submission forms. The first is used to collect all of your personal information so that we can complete the required SAPS paperwork and forms to accompany your application, the second is used to collect all of the required supporting documents.

The required forms and fields are mandated so that we can ensure your application is complete and meets and exceeds all of the requirements mandated by SAPS so that we can ensure a smooth application process for you.

If you are needing to renew or apply for multiple firearm licences or competency certificates, drop us an email: admin@licenceme.co.za or use our Whatsapp Business chat support to discuss bulk discounts with our team.

Fear not, we keep a digital copy of your application safely and securely on our servers. This means if you lose your application or any of the supporting documents our team can easily retrieve them for you. It also means that in 5 or 10 years (depending on your licence type) your licence renewal process will be SUPER easy if you are making use of our services again.

When submitting at SAPS, ensure that you get a receipt proving that you have paid the relevant amounts as this also proves that you have handed in your application.

Where possible, try and get a completed SAPS 523 form from your DFO – it’s not always possible as this is only available once they have data captured your form, but it's worth asking.

Contact your DFO one month after submission date to hear if the licence has been approved – thereafter do it twice weekly.

If you want to get further information on the application you might try calling 012-353-6111 (CFR’s helpline – they respond well early evening)

NHSA Members needing further advice or help are welcome to contact the NHSA Firearms Licensing Helpline & Endorsements (choose option 4 after calling the main number - 087-945-3355 – during office hours)