The process whereby we hand the firearm to a dealer and they transfer it onto their dealer stock. Once the firearm is dealer-stocked and removed from the deceased owner's name, the new owner/beneficiary can hand in their application at their respective DFO office for processing.

The purpose in deactivating a firearm is to render the firearm incapable of being returned to its original firing condition but at the same time preserving the appearance of the firearm. Once the firearm is deactivated, it can no longer discharge any shot, bullet or any other missile. Deactivation is intended to be permanent and cannot be reactivated without specialist tools or skills. The gunsmith will issue a certificate to confirm that this has been done and the firearm will be removed from the deceased name.

The destruction of a firearm is to completely melt (smelt), shred or crush the firearm receiver. This process forms part of all the firearms which was surrendered or forfeited to the South African Police Services. Once the firearm has been destroyed, the firearm will be removed from the deceased name.

When applying for a firearm license, you need to fully motivate your application confirming why you need a firearm (i.e. self-defence, sports shooting or hunting, etc.) and how this specific firearm will satisfy your need.

Prospective firearm owners must first pass the prescribed training test at an accredited training institution and obtain a competency certificate before applying for a firearm license. On receipt of the Competency certificate, we assist with the SAPS 271 form and motivate your application.

A holder of a licence, permit or authorisation to possess a firearm is guilty of an offence in terms of the Firearms Control. Act, 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000), if he/she fails to report the loss or theft of a firearm within 24 hours of the incident occurring.

Failure to comply with section 120(11), could lead to criminal prosecution with the possibility of imprisonment for up to 10 years in terms of schedule 4 of the firearms control act.

Airguns or gas pistols with muzzle energy under 20 joules or 15 feet or 0.177 mm will not require an arms licence.

The heir or beneficiary can keep the firearm while the Executor of the estate submit a request to cancel a firearm licence, permit, certificate or authorisation form.

Once this process have been completed, the air rifle/gas pistol will be removed from the deceased name.