Firearm and Ammunition Notice

WHEN PURCHASING A FIREARM ON eHUNTER&OUTDOOR STORE

A: PURCHASE
As soon as payment has been received by eHunter&Outdoor Store, you the BUYER will receive your purchase confirmation documentation via email, and the registered FIREARMS DEALER in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) and the Firearms Control Regulations 2004, who is selling the firearm, will receive the purchase order from eHunter&Outdoor Store.

B: DOCUMENTATION
The FIREARMS DEALER will contact the BUYER regarding the documentation the BUYER will have to provide before collecting the firearm or arranging shipping.

C: DELIVERY
• All goods will be couriered or delivered at the address specified in the order form and order confirmation.
• BUYERS are responsible for payment of all delivery and courier charges.
• In the event of the services of a courier being used, a certified copy of the license must be delivered to the FIREARMS DEALER prior to the shipping of the firearm.
• The firearms and/or ammunition will not be released to any other person than the license owner/holder.

In the event of the BUYER being unsuccessful in obtaining a license, the purchase price less 40%, handling cost and the storage costs @R150-00/ month pending the application for a license, will be refunded to the BUYER by the FIREARMS DEALER.
All firearms at the FIREARMS DEALER are stored at the clients risk, please obtain insurance from your own insurance company.

FIREARMS WILL BE SOLD AFTER 3 YEARS WITH NO REFUND IF NO APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE.

C: DUTU OF BUYER
Each BUYER of a firearm on this platform has the duty to familiarise himself with the stipulations of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) and the Firearms Control Regulations 2004 with specific reference to, but not limited to, the following:

1. ACCREDITATION
The different categories specify the specific purpose for which accreditation is required, namely –
(a) Public Collector or Museum;
(b) Hunting Association;
(c) Sport Shooting Association;
(d) Collectors Association;
(e) Shooting Range;
(f) Training providers in the use of firearms;
(g) Provide firearms for the use in theatrical, film or television productions;
(h) Game Rancher;
(i) Conduct business in hunting;
(j) Other business purposes;
(l) Official Institutions.

2. COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES
All individuals who want to possess firearms, must obtain the relevant competency Certificate.

3. LICENCE TO POSSESS FIREARMS: INDIVIDUALS
On 1 July 2000, the Firearms Control Act of 2000 and the Firearms Control Regulations came into effect, which provide for different categories of licenses to be issued to legally possess firearms in South Africa.
The different categories specify the specific purpose for which the person may possess a firearm as well as the limitation on the number of firearms that a person may legally possess in South Africa.
With your firearm application form, attach a certified copy of:
• your identity document
• the certificate obtained from the accredited training provider
• two sets of fingerprints

If you have a valid competency certificate, you can apply for the firearm license at your nearest SAPS Station. To apply you need:
• To submit the application form (Form SAP 271) at your nearest SAPS Station
• Two (not older than 3 months) colour photographs (passport size)
• Certified copy of identity document or passport
• Certified copy of competency certificate
• Certified copy of permanent residence permit in case of a non-South African citizen
• A proper motivation indicating the reasons for the need of the firearm
• To pay the prescribed fees

Please familiarise yourself with the requirement in respect of:
• License to possess firearms.

4. HOW MANY FIREARMS CAN ONE PERSON OWN?
The Act limits the number of firearms for which you can get a license, depending on your needs:
• Firearms for self-defence – one handgun or shotgun which is not fully or semi-automatic
• Up to four firearms for occasional hunters or sports shooters (but only one handgun and no fully or semi-automatic rifles and shotguns)
• No limit for dedicated hunters and sports shooters, but you must prove that you are a dedicated member of a hunting or sports organization, and must show the need for additional firearms
• No limit for people who use firearms for business purposes, but strict conditions apply

5. GENERAL
You may only own 200 rounds of ammunition for each firearm and can only have ammunition which is suitable for that firearm.