Basic Firearm Training
PRIVATE FIREARM OWNERSHIP OR FIRST-TIME FIREARM OWNERSHIP
Basic firearm training is the starting point for first-time owners. It covers safe handling, legal responsibilities, basic operation, and foundational shooting skills. The course is ideal for private use and required before applying for a firearm licence.
Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000 (U/S 117705)
To renew an existing firearm license, the applicant is required to complete a test on the Firearms Control Act 60/2000. This is aligned with Unit Standard 117705 – Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
This Unit Standard is also the entry level to all other firearm Unit Standards.
Duration of Course: +/- Two Hours
Handle and Use a Handgun (U/S 119649)
This course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading and the fundamentals of shooting.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 40 rounds of ammunition. The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
This course is a legal requirement for first time firearm owners.
Please be advised that course prices will differ slightly from one Training Centre to the next, depending on facilities available.
Duration of Course: One Day
Handle and Use a Self-loading Rifle (U/S 119650)
This course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading and the fundamentals of shooting.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 40 rounds of ammunition. The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
This course is a legal requirement for first time firearm owners.
Please be advised that course prices will differ slightly from one Training Centre to the next, depending on facilities available.
Duration: One Day
Handle and Use a Manually-operated rifle (U/S 119651)
This course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading and the fundamentals of shooting.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 40 rounds of ammunition. The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
This course is a legal requirement for first time firearm owners.
Please be advised that course prices will differ slightly from one Training Centre to the next, depending on facilities available.
Duration: One Day
Handle and Use a Shotgun (U/S 119652)
This course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading and the fundamentals of shooting.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 20 rounds of ammunition. The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
This course is a legal requirement for first time firearm owners.
Please be advised that course prices will differ slightly from one Training Centre to the next, depending on facilities available.
Duration of Course: One Day
