SAPS 517

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Application for a competency certificate

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INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR A COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

• An application for a competency certificate must be completed in 3. Date

black ink that cannot be erased.
• The application must be stamped with the official date stamp of The date on which the outstanding or additional information are
the police station where it is received. requested by the police official at the CFR must be recorded in
• The police station where the application is captured must paragraph C 3.
complete Section A.
• The police station where the application is received must 4. Signature of police official
complete Section B.
• The Central Firearms Control Register (CFR) must complete The signature of the police official at the CFR who requested the
Section C. outstanding or additional information must be recorded in
• The applicant must complete Sections D,E,F,G,H and I. paragraph C 4.
• If an interpreter was used, he/she must complete Section J.
• A parent or guardian of an applicant who is below 18 years of 5. Name in block letters
age must complete Section K.
• The police official who conducts the interviews must complete The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official at
Section L. the CFR who requested the outstanding or additional information
• The Designated Firearms Officer/Station Commissioner must must be recorded in paragraph C 5.
complete Section M.
• A person is guilty of an offence in terms of the Firearms Control 6. Application for a competency certificate approved
Act, 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000), if he/she provides information (Indicate with an X)
which he/she knows is false on this application form.
If the application for a competency certificate is approved, the
SECTION A: FOR OFFICIAL USE BY THE POLICE STATION officer at the CFR who approved the application must mark
WHERE THE APPLICATION IS CAPTURED paragraph C 6 with an X.

1. Application reference number 7. Persal number

The reference number that the system generates for the The SAPS Persal number of the officer at the CFR who approved
application after it was captured (for example, C12945) must be the application must be recorded in paragraph C 7.
recorded in paragraph A 1.
8. Date
SECTION B: FOR OFFICIAL USE BY THE POLICE STATION
WHERE THE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED The date on which the application was approved by the officer
at the CFR must be recorded in paragraph C 8.
1. Province
9. Signature of CFR officer
The name of the province where the police station is situated (for
example, Gauteng) must be recorded in paragraph B 1. The signature of the officer at the CFR who approved the
application must be recorded in paragraph C 9.
2. Area
10. Officer code
The name of the area where the police station is situated (for
example, Pretoria) must be recorded in paragraph B 2. The officer code is a code allocated to each officer at the CFR
who considers the application for a competency certificate. The
3. Police station code of the officer at the CFR who approved the application must
be recorded in paragraph C 10.
The name of the police station where the application was received
(for example, Brooklyn) must be recorded in paragraph B 3. 11. Name in block letters

4. Component code The initials and surname (in block letters) of the officer at the
CFR who approved the application must be recorded in
The component code of the police station where the application paragraph C 11.
was received (for example, 47) must be recorded in paragraph
B 4. 12. Application for a competency certificate refused
(Indicate with an X)
5. Firearm applications register reference number
If the application for a competency certificate is refused, the
The annual serial number from the firearm applications register officer at the CFR who refused the application must mark
allocated to the application (for example, 135/2002) must be paragraph C 12 with an X.
recorded in paragraph B 5.
13. Reason(s) for refusal
SECTION C: FOR OFFICIAL USE BY THE CENTRAL FIREARMS
REGISTER (CFR) When an application was refused, the officer at the CFR must
record the reason(s) for refusal in paragraph C 13.
1. Outstanding/Additional information required
14. Persal number
When the police official at the CFR requests outstanding or
additional information from the police station or the applicant, the The SAPS Persal number of the officer at the CFR who refused
required information must be recorded in paragraph C 1. the application must be recorded in paragraph C 14.

2. Persal number 15. Date

The SAPS Persal number of the police official at the CFR who The date on which the application is refused by the officer
requested the outstanding or additional information must be at the CFR must be recorded in paragraph C 15.
recorded in paragraph C 2.

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16. Signature of CFR officer 11. Postal address

The signature of the officer at the CFR who refused the The postal address of the applicant must be recorded in
application must be recorded in paragraph C 16. paragraph E 11.

17. Officer code 12. Postal code

The officer code is a code allocated to each officer at the CFR The postal code of the applicant’s postal address must be
who considers the application for a competency certificate. The recorded in paragraph E 12.
code of the officer at the CFR who refused the application must
be recorded in paragraph C 17. 13. Description of type of residence (eg shack, flat, caravan,
cottage, house, hostel or homeless)
18. Name in block letters
The type of residence of the applicant must be recorded in
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the officer at the paragraph E 13.
CFR who refused the application must be recorded in
paragraph C 18. 14. Trade or profession

SECTION D: TYPE OF COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE The applicant’s trade or profession (for example, motor
(Indicate with an X) mechanic) must be recorded in paragraph E 14.

The applicable type of competency certificate must be indicated 15. If self-employed, specify
with an X in paragraph D.1,2,3,or 4, for example:
If the applicant is self-employed, (for example, hair dresser -
work from home) it must be specified in paragraph E 15.
C To conduct business as a gunsmith X
16. Name of employer/company
SECTION E: PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
The name of the applicant’s employer or company (for example,
1. Type of citizenship (Indicate with an X) The Auto Shop) must be recorded in paragraph E 16.

1.1 SA citizen/Non-SA citizen with permanent residence* 17. Business address

The citizenship of the applicant must be indicated with an X in The business address where the applicant’s conducts business
paragraph E 1.1. (for example, 123 West street, Sandton) must be recorded in
paragraph E 17.
* In case of a non-SA citizen proof of permanent residence must
be submitted. 18. Postal code

2. Identity number The postal code of the applicant’s business address must be
recorded in paragraph E 18.
The applicant’s identity number must be recorded in
paragraph E 2. 19 Telephone numbers

3. Surname 19.1 Home: The applicant’s home telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (012) 667 1923) must be recorded in
The applicant’s surname must be recorded in paragraph E 3. paragraph E 19.1.

4. Initials 19.2 Work: The applicant’s work telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (011) 577 5913) must be recorded in
The applicant’s initials must be recorded in paragraph E 4. paragraph E 19.2.

5. Full names 19.3 Cellphone number

The applicant’s full names must be recorded in paragraph E 5. The applicant’s cellphone number (if applicable) must be
recorded in paragraph E 19.3.
6. Age
20. Fax
The applicant’s age must be recorded in paragraph E 6.
The applicant’s fax number, including the area dialling code must
7. Gender be recorded in paragraph E 20.

The applicant’s gender must be indicated with an X in 21. E-mail address

paragraph E 7.
The applicant’s e-mail address (if applicable) must be recorded
8. Date of birth in paragraph E 21.

The applicant’s date of birth (for example, 1960-01-01) must be 22. MARITAL STATUS (Indicate with an X)
recorded in paragraph E 8.
22.1 The applicant’s applicable status must be indicated with an X in
9. Residential address paragraph E 22.1, for example:

The physical address where the applicant resides, must be

recorded in paragraph E 9. Single X

10. Postal code 23. PARTICULARS OF SPOUSE/PARTNER (If applicable)

The postal code of the applicant’s residential address must be 23.1 Type of identification (Indicate with an X)
recorded in paragraph E 10.
23.1.1 SA ID/Passport

The type of identification of the applicant’s spouse/partner

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must be indicated with an X in paragraph E 23.1.1. 4. Write the date on which the accredited training institution issued
the training certificate in paragraph H 4.
23.2 Identity number of spouse/partner
5. Have you ever been convicted of an offence, committed
The identity number of applicant’s spouse/partner must be inside or outside the borders of the RSA?
recorded in paragraph E 23.2.
Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 5. If you answer
23.3 Passport number of spouse/partner yes, please supply the following information:

The passport number (if applicable) of the applicant’s 5.1 Police station (1)
spouse/partner must be recorded in paragraph E 23.3.
The name of the police station where the case was registered
SECTION F: APPLICATION FOR A COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE (for example, Sunnyside) must be recorded in paragraph H 5.1.
TO TRADE IN FIREARMS AND/OR AMMUNITION, OR
TO CONDUCT BUSINESS AS A GUNSMITH 5.2 CAS/Case number
(This applies to firearm dealers, manufacturers
and gunsmiths only.) The CAS/Case number(s) of the offence (for example,
79/10/2002) must be recorded in paragraph H 5.2.
1. Have you successfully completed the prescribed test on
this Act? 5.3 Charge

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph F 1, for example: A description of the offence (for example, assault) must be
provided in paragraph H 5.3.
YES X NO 5.4 Outcome

2. Have you successfully completed the prescribed training The outcome of the case (for example, R200 or 12 months’
and practical test for firearm dealers, manufacturers or imprisonment) must be provided in paragraph H 5.4.
gunsmiths?

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph F 2, for example: 5.5 Police station (2)

The name of the police station where the case was registered
YES X NO (for example, Pretoria North) must be recorded in paragraph
H 5.5.
3. Details of relevant qualifications/experience must be recorded in
paragraph F 3. 5.6 CAS/Case number

SECTION G: APPLICATION FOR A COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE The CAS/Case number(s) of the offence (for example,
TO POSSESS A FIREARM 101/05/1976) must be recorded in paragraph H 5.6.
(This applies to private person only.)
5.7 Charge
1. Have you successfully completed the prescribed test on
this Act? A description of the offence (for example, reckless and
negligent driving) must be provided in paragraph H 5.7.
Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph G 1, for example:
5.8 Outcome

YES X NO The outcome of the case (for example, paid R1000 admission of
guilt fine) must be provided in paragraph H 5.8.
2. Have you successfully completed the prescribed training
and practical tests on the safe and efficient handling 6. Are there any cases pending against you?
of a firearm?
Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 6. If you answer
Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph G 2, for example: yes, please supply the following information:

6.1 Police station (1)

YES X NO
The name of the police (for example, Hillbrow) station where the
3. For which firearm(s) did you receive the prescribed case was registered must be recorded in paragraph H 6.1.
training?
6.2 CAS/Case number
Indicate training with an X in paragraph G 3, for example:
The CAS/Case number of the pending case(s) (for example,
60/01/2003) must be recorded in paragraph H 6.2.
Pistol X
6.3 Offence
SECTION H: OTHER INFORMATION
A description of the offence(s) (for example, possession of
1. Do you have a training certificate issued by an accredited dagga) in the pending case(s) must be provided in paragraph
training institution? H 6.3.

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 1, for example: 6.4 Police station (2)

The name of the police station (for example, Brooklyn) where the
YES X NO case was registered must be recorded in paragraph H 6.4.

2. Write the name of the accredited training institution where you 6.5 CAS/Case number
received training in paragraph H 2.
The CAS/Case number of pending case(s) (for example,
3. Write the serial number indicated on the training certificate 200/06/2002) must be recorded in paragraph H 6.5.
issued by the accredited training institution in paragraph H 3.

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imprisonment) must be recorded in paragraph H 8.4.

6.6 Offence 8.5 Police station (2)

A description of the offence(s) (for example, assault) in the The name of the police station (for example, Sunnyside) where
pending case(s) must be provided in paragraph H 6.6. the case was registered must be recorded in paragraph H 8.5.

7. Have any of your firearm(s) ever been lost/stolen? 8.6 CAS/Case number

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 7. If you answer The CAS/Case number of the case/investigation (for example,
yes, please supply the following information: 180/10/2002) must be recorded in paragraph H 8.6.

7.1 Police station (1) 8.7 Charge

The name of the police station (for example, Sunnyside) where A description of the offence/investigation (for example, negligent
the loss/theft of the firearm was reported must be recorded in loss of firearm) must be recorded in paragraph H 8.7.
paragraph H 7.1.
8.8 Outcome
7.2 CAS/Case number
The outcome of the case (for example, not guilty) must be
The CAS/Case number (for example,151/10/2002) of the case recorded in paragraph H 8.8.
that was opened when the firearm that was reported lost/stolen
must be recorded in paragraph H 7.2. 9. Have you ever been declared unfit to possess a firearm?

7.3 Circumstances Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 9. If you answer

yes, please supply the following information:
The circumstances of loss/theft of the firearm (for example,
robbery) must be recorded in paragraph H 7.3. 9.1 Police station (1)

7.4 Details of firearm The name of the police station (for example, Pretoria Central)
where the case was registered must be recorded in paragraph
The details of the lost/stolen firearm (for example, 9mm H 9.1.
parabellum, pistol, serial no 1234, CZ) must be recorded in
paragraph H 7.4. 9.2 CAS/Case number

7.5 Police station (2) The CAS/Case number of the case/investigation (for example,
44/03/1999) must be recorded in paragraph H 9.2.
The name of the police station (for example, Pretoria-Central)
where loss/theft of the firearm was reported must be recorded in 9.3 Charge
paragraph H 7.5.
A description of the offence/investigation (for example, negligent
7.6 CAS/Case number loss of firearm) must be recorded in paragraph H 9.3.

The CAS/Case number (for example, 95/02/1999) of the case 9.4 Date from
that was opened when the firearm that was reported lost/stolen
must be recorded in paragraph H 7.6. The date (for example, 1999-03-12) on which you were declared
unfit to possess a firearm must be recorded in paragraph H 9.4.
7.7 Circumstances
9.5 Period
The circumstances of the loss/theft of the firearm (for example,
theft of briefcase) must be recorded in paragraph H 7.7. The period of unfitness (for example, declared unfit for an
indefinite period by the court) must be recorded in paragraph
7.8 Details of firearm H 9.5.

The details of the lost/stolen firearm (for example, 9mm 9.6 Police station (2)
parabellum, pistol, serial no A4671, Astra) must be recorded
in paragraph H 7.8. The name of the police station (for example, Sunnyside) where
the case was registered must be recorded in paragraph H 9.6.
8. Was a case of negligence opened and investigated
regarding the stolen/lost firearm? 9.7 CAS/Case number

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 8. If you answer The CAS/Case number of the case/investigation (for example,
yes, please supply the following information: 4/2003) must be recorded in paragraph H 9.7.

8.1 Police station (1) 9.8 Charge

The name of the police station (for example, Pretoria-Central) A description of the investigation/offence [for example, domestic
where the case was registered must be recorded in paragraph violence (final protection order)] must be recorded in paragraph
H 8.1. H 9.8.

8.2 CAS/Case number 9.9 Date from

The CAS/Case number of the case/investigation (for example, The date (for example, 2003-03-12) on which you where
44/03/1999) must be recorded in paragraph H 8.2. declared unfit to possess a firearm must be recorded in
paragraph H 9.9.
8.3 Charge
9.10 Period
A description of the offence/investigation (for example, negligent
loss of firearm) must be recorded in paragraph H 8.3. The period of unfitness (for example, declared unfit for period a
of five years by the South African Police Service) must be
8.4 Outcome recorded in paragraph H 9.10.

The outcome of the case (for example, R1200 or 12 months

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Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 15. If you answer
10. Has a firearm that was in you possession been confiscated? yes, please submit details.

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 10. If you answer 16. In the past two years have you experienced any forced job
yes, please supply the following information: loss?

10.1 Police station (1) Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 16. If you answer
yes, please submit details.
The name of the police station that confiscated the firearm (for
example, Sunnyside) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.1. 17. If you are under the age of 21 years, compelling reasons
which require you to obtain a competency certificate must
10.2 CAS/Case number be submitted.

The CAS/Case number allocated to the confiscation (for 17.1 Indicate the applicable compelling reasons with an X in
example, 179/10/2002) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.2. paragraph H 16.1.

10.3 Circumstances 17.2 Full details of the compelling reasons must be recorded in
paragraph H 16.2.
The circumstances surrounding the confiscation (for example,
assault) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.3. 18. DECLARATION BY APPLICANT

10.4 Outcome I am aware that it is an offence in terms of section 120 (9)(f) of

the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000), to make a
The outcome of the case (for example, forfeited to the state by false statement in this application.
court) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.4.
SECTION I: SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
10.5 Police station (2) (Sign only if applicable)

The name of the police station that confiscated the firearm (for 1. Photo
example, Brits) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.5.
A recent colour passport photo of the applicant must be pasted
10.6 CAS/Case number in paragraph I 1, and may not exceed the border.
The requirements of the photo:
The CAS/Case number allocated to the confiscation (for S The photo must be the size of a standard passport
example, 120/07/2001) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.6. photograph
S The photo must be a full front view of the head and shoulders
10.7 Circumstances of the applicant
S The background of the photo must be plain
The circumstances surrounding the confiscation (for example, S The applicant may not be wearing a hat or sunglasses on the
poaching) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.7. photograph
S The applicant’s name and identification number must be
10.8 Outcome written on the back of the photograph before it is affixed on
the application form
The outcome of the case (for example, forfeited to the state by
court) must be recorded in paragraph H 10.8. 2. Signature

11. In the past five years have you been served with a The applicant must sign in paragraph I 2. The signature may not
protection order, or visited by a police official concerning exceed the border in the presence of the police official.
allegations of violence or other conflict in your home or
elsewhere? 3. Fingerprint

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 11. If you answer The index fingerprint of the applicant’s right hand must be taken
yes, please submit details. by the police official in paragraph I 3, in the presence of a
witness and may not exceed the border. If the applicant does
12. In the past five years have you been denied a licence, not have a right index fingerprint, the index fingerprint of the left
permit or authorization regarding a firearm? hand must be taken.

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 12. If you answer 4. Fingerprint designation
yes, please submit details.
The designation of the fingerprint (for example, right index
13. In the past five years have you been threatened or attempted fingerprint) must be recorded in paragraph I 4.
suicide, suffered from major depression or emotional
problems, or engaged in intoxicating or narcotic substance 5. Name of applicant in block letters
abuse?
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the applicant who
Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 13. If you answer applies for a competency certificate must be recorded in
yes, please submit details. paragraph I 5.

14. In the past five years have you been diagnosed or treated by 6. Date
a medical practitioner for depression, drug intoxicating or
narcotic substance abuse, behavioural problems or The date on which the applicant applies for the competency
emotional problems? certificate must be recorded in paragraph I 6.

Indicate your answer with an X in paragraph H 14. If you answer 7. Place

yes, please submit details.
The city/town where the applicant applies for the competency
15. In the past two years have you experienced a divorce certificate must be recorded in paragraph I 7.
or separation from an intimate partner with whom you have
8. DETAILS OF POLICE OFFICIAL DEALING WITH
been resided where there were written allegations of
APPLICATION
violence?

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8.1 Name of police official in block letters 7.1 Home: The interpreter’s home telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (012) 667 1923) must be recorded in
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official paragraph J 7.1.
who deals with the application must be recorded in paragraph
I 8.1. 7.2 Work: The interpreter’s work telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (011) 577 5913) must be recorded in
8.2 Persal number of police official paragraph J 7.2.

The SAPS Persal number of the police official who deals with 8. Cellphone number
application must be recorded in paragraph I 8.2.
The interpret’s cellphone number (if applicable) must be
8.3 Rank of police official in block letters recorded in paragraph J 8.

The rank (in block letters) of the police official who deals with 9. Fax
application must be recorded in paragraph I 8.3.
The interpreter’s fax number, including the area dialling code,
8.4 Signature of police official must be recorded in paragraph J 9.

The signature of the police official who deals with the application 10. E-mail address
must be recorded in paragraph I 8.4.
The interpreter’s e-mail address (if applicable) must be recorded
9. PARTICULARS OF WITNESS in paragraph J 10.

9.1 Name of witness in block letters 11. Interpreted from (language)

The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official The language from which the application form was interpreted
who acts as the witness must be recorded in paragraph I 9.1. and the language to which it was interpreted and which is
understandable to the applicant (for example, English to Zulu)
9.2 Persal number of witness must be recorded in paragraph J 11.

The SAPS Persal number of the police official who acts as the 12. Date
witness must be recorded in paragraph I 9.2.
The date on which the interpreter assists the applicant must be
9.3 Rank of witness in block letters recorded in paragraph J 12.

The rank (in block letters) of the police official who acts as the 13. Signature of interpreter
witness must be recorded in paragraph I 9.3.
The signature of the interpreter who assists the applicant that
9.4 Signature of witness cannot read or write or does not understand this form must be
recorded in paragraph J 13.
The signature of the police official who acts as the witness must
be recorded in paragraph I 9.4. 14. Place

SECTION J: PARTICULARS OF INTERPRETER The place where the interpreter assists the applicant must be
(This section must be completed only if the applicant cannot read or recorded in paragraph J 14.
write or does not understand the contents of this form.)
15. Rank of police official in block letters
1. Name and surname of interpreter
If the interpreter is a police official, his/her rank (in block letters)
The name and surname of the person who interprets the must be recorded in paragraph J 15.
contents of the application form for the applicant must be
recorded in paragraph J 1. 16. Persal number of police official

2. Identity/Passport number of interpreter If the interpreter is a police official, the SAPS Persal number
must be recorded in paragraph J 16.
The identity/passport number of the interpreter must be recorded
in paragraph J 2. SECTION K: PARENTAL CONSENT IN CASE OF A MINOR

3. Residential address 1. The applicable recommendation must be indicated with an X in

paragraph K 1, for example:
The residential address of the interpreter must be recorded in
paragraph J 3.
Recommended X Not recommended
4. Postal code
2. Name and surname of parent/guardian
The postal code of interpreter’s residential address must be
recorded in paragraph J 4. The name and surname of the applicant’s parent/guardian who
gives permission or denies permission for him/her to apply for a
5. Postal address competency certificate must be recorded in paragraph K 2.

The postal address of the interpreter must be recorded in 3. Identity/Passport number of parent/guardian
paragraph J 5.
The identity/passport number (if applicable) of the applicant’s
6. Postal code parent/guardian must be recorded in paragraph K 3.

The postal code of the interpreter’s postal address must be 4. Comments of parent/guardian
recorded in paragraph J 6.
Any comments of the applicant’s parent/guardian must be
7. Telephone number recorded in paragraph K 4.

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recorded in paragraph L 11.3.

5. Date 12. Fax

The date on which the applicant’s parent/guardian gave or The interviewee’s fax number, including the area dialling code,
denied permission must be recorded in paragraph K 5. must be recorded in paragraph L 12.

6. Signature of parent/guardian 13. The interviewee’s relation to the applicant must be recorded in
paragraph L 13.
The signature of the applicant’s parent/guardian must be
recorded in paragraph K 6. 14. Comments of the interviewee

7. Place The interviewee’s comments must be recorded in paragraph

L 14 following the interview.
The city/town where the applicant’s parent/guardian gave or
denied permission must be recorded in paragraph K 7. 15. Date

SECTION L: FOR OFFICIAL USE BY THE POLICE OFFICIAL WHO The date on which the interview was conducted must be
CONDUCTS THE INTERVIEWS (INTERVIEW REPORT) recorded in paragraph L 15.

1. INTERVIEW 1 (With a person other than the applicant’s spouse 16. Time
or partner)
The time of the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 16.
1.1 SA ID/Passport number (Indicate with an X)
17. Comments of the police official who conducted the
The interviewee’s type of identity document must be indicated interview
with an X in paragraph L 1.1.
The comments of the police official who conducted the interview
2. Identity number must be recorded in paragraph L 17.

The interviewee’s identity number must be recorded in 18. The manner in which the interview was conducted (for example,
paragraph L 2. in person) must be recorded in paragraph L 18.

3. Passport number 19. Date

The interviewee’s passport number (if applicable) must be The date on which the police official conducted the interview
recorded in paragraph L 3. must be recorded in paragraph L 19.

4. Surname 20. Time

The interviewee’s surname must be recorded in paragraph L 4. The time when the police official conducted the interview must
be recorded in paragraph L 20.
5. Initials
21. Name of police official in block letters
The interviewee’s initials must be recorded in paragraph L 5.
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official
6. Full names who conducted the interview must be recorded in paragraph
L 21.
The interviewee’s full names must be recorded in paragraph L 6.
22. Persal number of police official
7. Age
The SAPS Persal number of the police official who conducted
The interviewee’s age must be recorded in paragraph L 7. the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 22.

8. Gender 23. Rank of police official in block letters

The interviewee’s gender must be indicated with an X in The rank (in block letters) of the police official who conducted the
paragraph L 8. interview must be recorded in paragraph L 23.

9. Address 24. Signature of police official

The interviewee’s residential address must be recorded in The police official who conducted the interview must sign
paragraph L 9. paragraph L 24.

10. Postal code 25. INTERVIEW 2 (With a person other than the applicant’s spouse
or partner)
The postal code of the interviewee’s residential address must
be recorded in paragraph L 10. 25.1 SA ID/Passport number (Indicate with an X)

11. Telephone numbers The interviewee’s type of identity must be indicated with an
X in paragraph L 25.1.
11.1 Home: The interviewee’s home telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (012) 667 1923) must be recorded in 26. Identity number
paragraph L 11.1.
The interviewee’s identity number must be recorded in
11.2 Work: The interviewee’s work telephone number, including the paragraph L 26.
dialling code, (for example, (011) 577 5913) must be recorded in
paragraph L 11.2. 27. Passport number

11.3 Cellphone number The interviewee’s passport number (if applicable) must be
recorded in paragraph L 27.
The interviewee’s cellphone number (if applicable) must be

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The date on which the police official conducted the interview
must be recorded in paragraph L 43.
28. Surname
44. Time
The interviewee’s surname must be recorded in paragraph
L 28. The time of the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 44.

29. Initials 45. Name of police official in block letters

The interviewee’s initials must be recorded in paragraph L 29. The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official
who conducted the interview must be recorded in paragraph
30. Full names L 45.

The interviewee’s full names must be recorded in paragraph 46. Persal number of police official
L 30.
The SAPS Persal number of the police official who conducted
31. Age the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 46.

The interviewee’s age must be recorded in paragraph L 31. 47. Rank of police official in block letters

32. Gender The rank (in block letters) of the police official who conducted the
interview must be recorded in paragraph L 47.
The interviewee’s gender must be indicated with “X” in
paragraph L 32. 48. Signature of police official

33. Address The police official who conducted the interview must sign in
paragraph L 48.
The interviewee’s residential address must be recorded in
paragraph L 33. 49. INTERVIEW WITH APPLICANT’S SPOUSE/PARTNER
(If applicable)
34. Postal code
49.1 SA ID/Passport number (Indicate with an X)
The postal code of the interviewee’s residential address must
be recorded in paragraph L 34. The type of identity of the spouse/partner must be indicated with
an X in paragraph L 49.1.
35. Telephone numbers
50. Identity number
35.1 Home: The interviewee’s home telephone number, including the
dialling code, (for example, (012) 667 1923) must be recorded in The identity number of the spouse/partner who is interviewed
paragraph L 35.1. must be recorded in paragraph L 50.

35.2 Work: The interviewee’s work telephone number, including the 51. Passport number
dialling code, (for example, (011) 577 5913) must be recorded in
paragraph L 35.2. The passport number (if applicable) of the spouse/partner who is
interviewed must be recorded in paragraph L 51.
35.3 Cellphone number
52. Surname
The interviewee’s cellphone number (if applicable) must be
recorded in paragraph L 35.3. The surname of the spouse/partner who is interviewed must be
recorded in paragraph L 52.
36. Fax
53. Initials
The interviewee’s fax number, including the area dialling code,
must be recorded in paragraph L 36. The initials of the spouse/partner who is interviewed must be
recorded in paragraph L 53.
37. The interviewee’s relation to the applicant must be recorded in
paragraph L 37. 54. Full names

38. Comments of the interviewee The full names of the spouse/partner who is interviewed must be
recorded in paragraph L 54.
The comments of the interviewee following the interview must
be recorded in paragraph L 38. 55. Age

39. Date The age of the spouse/partner who is interviewed must be

recorded in paragraph L 55.
The date on which the interview was conducted must be
recorded in paragraph L 39. 56. Gender

40. Time The gender of the spouse/partner who is interviewed must be

indicated with an X in paragraph L 56.
The time of the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 40.
57. Address
41. Comments of the police official who conducted the
interview The physical address where the spouse/partner resides, must be
recorded in paragraph L 57.
The comments of the police official who conducted the interview
must be recorded in paragraph L 41. 58. Postal code

42. The manner in which the interview was conducted (for example, The postal code of the spouse/partner’s residential address must
in person) must be recorded in paragraph L 42. be recorded in paragraph L 58.

43. Date 59. Telephone numbers

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59.1 Home: The home telephone number, including the dialling code, 74. A description of the general impression of the applicant’s
of the spouse/partner (for example, (012) 667 1923) must be character, including his or her temper and emotional and
recorded in paragraph L 59.1. behavioural stability must be recorded in paragraph L 74.

59.2 Work: The work telephone number, including the dialling code, 75. If the applicant is dependant of any substance which has an
of the spouse/partner (for example, (011) 577 5913) must be intoxicating or narcotic effect must be recorded in
recorded in paragraph L 59.2. paragraph L 75. If necessary, a medical certificate may be
required if it is clear that the dependency could effect the
59.3 Cellphone number applicant’s handling of a firearm.

The cellphone number (if applicable) of the spouse/partner must 76. Details of anything negative about the applicant that the
be recorded in paragraph L 59.3. Designated Firearms Officer is aware of must be recorded in
paragraph L 76.
60. Fax
77. A description of the applicant’s criminal history (if applicable)
The fax number, including the area dialling code, of the must be recorded in paragraph L 77.
spouse/partner must be recorded in paragraph L 60.
78. A description of the applicant’s knowledge of the Act and
61. Comments of the spouse/partner Regulations as well as his or her knowledge in the safe handling
of a firearm must be recorded in paragraph L 78. A detailed
The comments of the spouse/partner after the interview was explanation of the manner in which the applicant was tested
conducted must be recorded in paragraph L 61. must be provided. If the applicant did not receive prior training
in the handling of a firearm, the applicant must first undergo
62. Date training. Proof of such training must accompany the application.

The date on which the interview was conducted must be 79. IF THE APPLICANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS,
recorded in paragraph L 62. CONFIRM IF COMPELLING REASONS EXIST WHICH
REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A COMPETENCY
63. Time CERTIFICATE.

The time when the interview was conducted must be recorded in 79.1 The applicable reasons must be indicated with an X in
paragraph L 63. paragraph L 79.1.

64. Comments of police official who conducted the interview 79.2 Confirmation by the Designated Firearms Officer that
compelling reasons exist which require the applicant to obtain a
The comments of the police official who conducted the interview competency certificate must be recorded in paragraph L 79.2.
must be recorded in paragraph L 64.
SECTION M: RECOMMENDATION
65. The manner in which the interview was conducted must be (To be completed by the Designated Firearms Officer/
recorded in paragraph L 65. Station Commissioner)

66. Date 1. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION

The date on which the police official conducted the interview The required recommendation must be indicated with an X in
must be recorded in paragraph L 66. paragraph M 1, for example:

67. Name of police official in block letters

Recommended X Not recommended
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the police official
who conducted the interview must be recorded in paragraph 1.1 Motivation
L 67.
A motivation for the recommendation must be recorded in
68. Persal number of police official paragraph M 1.1. The motivation must be based on actual facts,
and not mere hearsay.
The SAPS Persal number of the police official who conducted
the interview must be recorded in paragraph L 68. 2. Name of Designated Firearms Officer/Station
Commissioner in block letters
69. Rank of police official in block letters
The initials and surname (in block letters) of the Designated
The rank (in block letters) of the police official who conducted the Firearms Officer/Station Commissioner who made the
interview must be recorded in paragraph L 69. recommendation must be recorded in paragraph M 2.

70. Signature of police official 3. Date

The signature of the police official who conducted the interview The date on which the Designated Firearms Officer/Station
must be recorded in paragraph L 70. Commissioner made the recommendation must be recorded in
paragraph M 3.
71. OTHER DETAILS
(To be completed by the Designated Firearms Officer) 4. Rank of Designated Firearms Officer/Station
Commissioner in block letters
72. A description of the applicant’s health and fitness must be
recorded in paragraph L 72. A medical certificate may be The rank (in block letters) of the Designated Firearms Officer/
required if it is clear that the applicant may be unable to handle Station Commissioner who made the recommendation must be
a firearm safely because of his/her age or health. recorded in paragraph M 4.

73. A description of the applicant’s mental condition and whether or 5. Place

not he or she is inclined to act violently must be recorded in
paragraph L 73. If necessary, a medical certificate may be The place where the Designated Firearms Officer/Station
required if it is clear that the applicant may be unable to handle Commissioner made the recommendation must be recorded in
a firearm safely because of his or her mental condition. paragraph M 5.
Information about violent behaviour can be obtained form the
registers on Domestic Violence. 6. Signature of Designated Firearms Officer/Station
Commissioner

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The Designated Firearms Officer/Station Commissioner who
made the recommendation must sign in paragraph M 6.

7. Persal number of the Designated Firearms Officer/Station

Commissioner

The SAPS Persal number of the Designated Firearms Officer/

Station Commissioner who made the recommendation must be
recorded in paragraph M 7.