Firearms:
The Firearms Control Act, 2000
(Act No 60 of 2000)

1. Sell the firearm to a licenced dealer;
2. Sell the firearm to another person who must successfully obtain a licence to possess the particular firearm;
3. Have the firearm deactivated by a licenced gunsmith after approval has been
   received from the South African Police Service;
4. Hand the firearm(s) to the South African Police Service for destruction;
5. Have the firearm permanently exported; or
6. Sell the firearm to a legal entity.

• your original official identity document;
• your original firearm licence(s), permit(s) or authorization(s) for the firearm(s) that will be handed to the SAPS;
• the applicable firearm(s) and/or ammunition that will be handed to the SAPS

Step 2:
You will be required to complete the relevant sections(s) of the SAPS 522(a)(Surrendering of firearm item(s)) form.

Step 3:
The Designated Firearms Officer or a designated member at the police station will take possession of the firearm(s) and/or ammunition and the relevant licence(s), permit(s), or authorization(s).

Step 4:
Ensure that you receive an acknowledgment of receipt as proof that the firearm(s) and/or ammunition and the relevant licence(s), permit(s), or authorization(s) have been handed to the SAPS.

Step 5:
The firearm(s) will be deregistered from the SAPS Firearms Register System.

Step 6:
The firearm(s) will be destroyed by the SAPS.

ACT: Against Crime Together and report illegal firearms to SAPS Crime Stop 08600
10111
National Firearms Call Centre
012 353 6111

SAPS Communication Planning, Research and Marketing and SAPS National Firearms Register
P/Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001
September 2006

 

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