Description
Sessions in Course: 1
Session Duration: 6 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Equipment Requirements: None, we will provide the firearm and ammunition needed for the practical shooting exercises.
Obtaining your firearms competency certificate is the essential first step toward legal firearm ownership in South Africa, and this comprehensive course prepares you thoroughly for both the written and practical assessments.
Working through all seven competency modules, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the Firearms Control Act and your legal responsibilities, master the safety principles that underpin responsible ownership, and learn the technical knowledge required — from how firearms function and ammunition specifications, to malfunction clearance and basic maintenance. The course also covers the fundamentals of marksmanship and proper loading and unloading procedures, ensuring you’re confident when demonstrating these skills to an assessor.
Whether you’re pursuing a competency for self-defence, sport shooting, or hunting, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to pass your assessment and begin your journey as a responsible firearm owner.
Topics covered:
- The Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000
- Safety
- Parts and Functions
- Fundamentals of Shooting
- Loading & Unloading
- Ammunition
- Malfunctions & Maintenance
- Assessment Preparation
- Practical Shooting Exercises
Our courses are presented one-on-one or in groups, we will confirm your date preferences with you after checkout.
