A straight forward approach to self-defense is something called The 3 A’s.
Awareness.
Assessment.
Action.

As simple as the the A’s sound it will be of no use if you do not have adequate training. We will use the three A’s in our training sessions and show you how to prevent a life-threatening situation, and if unavoidable, how to prepare to defend your or your loved ones lives.

Sections 15 and 16 may be carried and used for private defence. If you use your hunting or sports-shooting firearm under circumstances which constitute legitimate private defence, your actions will be lawful.

Armedcraft;s skilled can provide all the required theory and practical training to obtain the required competency for all legal firearms in South Africa.

Section 16 – Dedicated hunting and/or sports-shooting: firearms for which application for licensing can be submitted in this category are any handgun, rifle, or shotgun (or a semi-automatic shotgun that cannot fire more than five shots in succession) (not fully automatic), or a semi-automatic rifle for sports-shooting …

There are various benefits tp obtaining a Section 16 firearm license. Get in touch to find out more.

A person may only possess one firearm for the purpose of this section, a shotgun that is not fully or semi-automatic, or a handgun that is not fully automatic.

Section 15: This is for occasional sport/hunting purposes. You may own four firearms under this section, as either four manually operated long guns, or one handgun and three manually operated long guns. Section 15 licenses are valid for a period of ten years.

As with a Section 16 Firearm license there are various benefits to obtaining a Section 15 firearm license. Get in touch to find out more.

You can carry a firearm in public if you possess a Category 2 or a Category 3A licence. The firearm must not be visible in the holster and you must be able to exercise control over the firearm. This does not apply to State officials and registered security officers who are on duty.

However it is of utmost importance for the carrier of the firearm to be responsible and have sufficient training and practice with the firearm to confidently carry a firearm.

4 Primary Rules of Firearm Safety
Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. …
Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded. …
Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot. …
Always Be Sure of Your Target and What’s Beyond It.

All of these rules will be covered in our training and allow you as a legal carrier of a firearm to be prepared in the unfortunate situation where you might have to make use of your training.

If you are carrying a firearm or if you have a firearm on your premises or in your vehicle or any other means of transport that you own or are driving, you may be considered to be in possession of it. In most instances you require a licence in order to be legally in possession of a firearm.

The competency certificate remains valid for the same period of validity as the period determined in the Firearms Control Act, 2000, in respect of the licence to which the competency relates.

For more information, please contact us today.

Four firearms
A person may possess four firearms for the purpose of this section, which is a handgun not fully automatic; a rifle or shotgun, which is not fully/semi-automatic; or the barrel, frame or receiver of such a handgun, rifle or shotgun, which is regarded a firearm and must also be licensed.

The short answer is that SAPS have 120 working days to process an application.