The training that comes before the licence
Before SAPS will consider a competency certificate or a firearm licence, you must complete firearm competency training against the relevant unit standards. That training is what we do.
Everyone starts with 117705 — Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act. On top of that you complete the unit standard for each type of firearm you intend to own or carry: handgun, self-loading rifle, manual-operated rifle or shotgun, in the private or the business-purposes version.
We train, assess and certify. The SAPS paperwork that follows is a separate job, and our sister service Firearm License Pro SA builds that application for you.
The codes this training is assessed against — the same codes that appear on your certificate and on the SAPS training register.
| 117705 | Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act — mandatory for everyone |
|---|---|
| 119649 | Handgun |
| 119650 | Self-loading rifle |
| 119651 | Manual operated rifle |
| 119652 | Shotgun |
It is the first step. Competency training and the unit-standard certificate come first; then SAPS issue a competency certificate; then you apply for the licence for a specific firearm. We do the training half, and Firearm License Pro SA prepares the SAPS application.
Everyone needs 117705. After that, one unit standard per firearm type you want covered. If you are unsure, call us and describe what you plan to own — it takes two minutes to work out.
No. Most of the people we train have never handled a firearm. The course assumes nothing and moves at your pace.
Bookings are essential — call or WhatsApp 065 967 1535, or email info@capetownfirearmtraining.co.za, and we will confirm a date and tell you exactly what to bring.