<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe amnesty, which ends on 31 January 2021, also offers an opportunity to surrender firearms of which the licences lapsed and allows owners to apply for new licences for these firearms. The purpose of the amnesty is to encourage people to hand in illegal firearms without being prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) reminds all firearm owners to make use of the short time that is left to hand in illegal firearms and ammunition for destruction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnyone in possession of an illegal firearm that fails to make use of the firearms amnesty faces criminal charges for possession of such a firearm and a possible jail sentence of ten years,\u201d Fred Camphor, CEO of SA Hunters said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the amnesty period, anyone that surrenders a firearm, whether illegally held or one of which the licence expired, may apply for a new licence within 14 days. Once the licences have been approved, they may collect their firearms and ammunition from the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firearms surrendered to SAPS will undergo ballistic tests for possible links to criminal activities. Persons surrendering unwanted firearms will sign a declaration of forfeiture who authorises the SAPS to destroy the firearm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no compensation for surrendering a firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All new licence applications must comply with the standard application requirements according to the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes a valid competency certificate to use a firearm, other supporting documents, and a motivation for the intended purpose and use of the firearm (e.g., self-defence, hunting or sport shooting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camphor says the Association will gladly assist their own members and the general public to make the best of the remaining amnesty period. Anyone who needs assistance, may phone 012 808 9300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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