Firearm Licensing in South Africa – Complete National Guide
Fast, compliant firearm licensing support with national coverage. We prepare Competency, Licence Applications, Renewals and Motivation Letters with a 100% success rate to date and a 100% money-back guarantee. Secure online payment, simple online forms, and digital delivery mean zero courier delays.
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Who We Help
We serve applicants nationwide, with priority support for major metros (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria), high-density farming and hunting regions, and SMEs in the private security sector. Whether you’re a private individual, farmer, sport shooter, hunter or security business, our team compiles compliant, professional applications aligned to SAPS CFR and DFO requirements.
Services We Provide
- Competency Applications (SAPS 517): Guidance and document preparation. View checklist & downloads
- Licence Applications (SAPS 271): Complete, ready-to-print packs.
- Licence Renewals: Timelines, documentation and pack preparation. See services
- Motivation Letters: Professionally written, evidence-based motivations for Section 13/15/16. Order a Motivation Letter
How Our Process Works
- Select your service → shop our products and pay securely.
- Submit your information using our online forms (documents and details).
- We prepare your complete pack to align with SAPS CFR & local DFO requirements.
- We email a ready-to-print PDF (no postage or courier delays/costs).
- You print and submit at your nearest SAPS DFO.
Compliance notice: Licence Me is not SAPS and does not provide legal advice or promise SAPS timeframes or services. We assist in compiling the most complete and professional paperwork for submission. Review our payment, shipping, returns and refund policies for details.
Which Licence Do You Need? (Sections 13, 15 and 16)
- Section 13 – Self-defence: Personal protection; strong emphasis on need and safe storage.
- Section 15 – Occasional hunting/sport: Occasional participation; typical evidence includes club activity and lawful hunting access.
- Section 16 – Dedicated hunting/sport: Requires dedicated status with a recognised association; endorsements and activity logs recommended.
All licence applications are submitted on SAPS 271 after you have competency. If uncertain, contact us for guidance.
Step 1: Competency (SAPS 517)
Competency must be approved before any licence application. Prepare the SAPS 517 form and supporting documents (training, ID, proof of address, photos, references, fingerprints, fees).
Step 2: Licence Application (SAPS 271)
Submit SAPS 271 with firearm details, safe-storage proof and a strong motivation that clearly demonstrates need and suitability. We prepare evidence-rich motivations for Section 13/15/16.
Renewals, Validity & Timing
Renew your licence at least 90 days before expiry. Validity periods differ by licence type. We help plan timelines and prepare renewal packs to avoid avoidable delays.
Required Documents – Quick Checklists
Competency (SAPS 517) essentials
- Completed SAPS 517 form
- Accredited training certificate (unit standards)
- SA ID (certified) and proof of address
- Two ID photos; 3× character references
- Fingerprints (at DFO) and applicable fees
Licence (SAPS 271) essentials
- Completed SAPS 271, plus proof of competency
- Firearm details (dealer/private sale; attach SAPS 350(a) where required)
- Safe-storage proof (SABS-compliant safe)
- Detailed motivation (Section 13/15/16)
- Certified ID and photos
