What is required to renew a firearm licence in South Africa?

How do I apply for a renewal of a firearm licence?

  • Your official identity document (certified copy of permanent residence for a non-South African citizen.
  • The original firearm licence, permit or authorisation for a firearm you wish to renew.
  • Two recent passport-size colour photographs, not older than three months.

How long is a firearm competency valid in South Africa?

Your SAPS is linked to your longest valid licence’s expiry date, even though there may be a different expiry date on the competency certificate. Competency for handgun is valid for 5 years and for rifle, shotgun or self-loading rifle is valid for 10 years.

How much does it cost to renew your gun license in QLD?

You will be required to pay an application fee for a new licence plus the renewal fee for the number of years the licence is to be issued (e.g. Firearms Licence for 5 years will be $94.55 + ($31.20 x 5 years) = $250.55.

How much is the renewal of gun license in Philippines?

FA Registration Renewal Fee: PHP 4,500.

Can I renew my firearm license after expiry date?

The argument is that once a licence has expired it comes to an end and cannot therefore be renewed, rendering possession of the firearm/s unlawful. Of course the best advice is to always apply for renewal of your licence in good time (at least 90 days before expiry).

What happens if your firearm licence expires?

According to the law, once your licence has expired, you are in illegal possession of a firearm. The law says that if you find yourself in a position where you have an expired firearm licence, you cannot dispose of this firearm by giving it to the previous license holder, to a dealer or to a third party.

Does my firearm competency certificate expire?

You must renew competencies at least 90 days before the expiry date of a specific competency. Remember that each firearm type has its own competency, albeit that all your competencies might be printed on one document. Competency for Section 13 firearms [self-defence] expires after 5 years.