The cost of a firearm license in South Africa depends on the type of weapon being used and the purpose for which it is being applied. Fees range from around R100 to R500, and the application process may take anywhere from 6-8 weeks.
1. Application fee:
All applicants must pay a R140 application fee when submitting their firearm license application to the police station.
2. Training fees:
Depending on where you take your training course, you may need to pay for a practical assessment and/or theoretical instruction for acquiring a firearm license in South Africa. These courses typically cost between R400 and R600, with longer courses costing more money.
3. Administration fees:
After completing the training course and being approved by an inspector of firearms, you will then be required to submit your application to the central firearms registry in Pretoria, where they will finalize all paperwork with relevant authorities such as SAPS and SARS. This is an administrative cost that will be incurred whether or not the application is successful or unsuccessful. The cost of this process ranges between R250 and R500, depending on how many certificates are needed and if there are any special requests that need attention.
4. Storage fees:
A gun vault is essential to storing firearms safely, which means you’ll need to buy one for your home or property in order to comply with safety regulations after obtaining a firearms license in South Africa. Depending on its size and security features, these vaults can cost from as little as R1500 up to several thousands of Rand!
5. Criminal record check fee
Pulling a criminal record history check is necessary for anyone applying for a firearm licence in South Africa but bear in mind that there may be additional costs associated because additional documentation from security agencies might have to be requested each time a new license is issued. So make sure you have applied for your firearm license well before it expires! The most common charges are around R150, but this can vary depending on how many forms need filling out, etc.
6. Firearm collection fee
Depending on what type of gun you want, there may also be another small fee involved before police officers release your approved firearm back into circulation after acquisition registration has been completed successfully at the Central Firearms Registry (CFR). Firearm collection fees can range anywhere between R50 and R200 depending on the type of weapon being collected or transported (e.g., shotguns require less transport than machine guns).
7. Renewal fees
Lastly, when it comes time to renewing your firearm license every 3 years, it doesn’t come cheap; a renewal fee typically runs somewhere near (but quite often above) the original acquisition & storage costs combined, so bear this in mind if budgeting correctly over time!
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