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Firearm Training Guides

Straight answers about firearm training in South Africa — what the courses involve, which unit standards you need, and what actually happens on a range day. No jargon, no sales pitch.

What Is Regulation 21 Training?Regulation 21 explained in plain language — who needs it, what the assessment involves, how often it must be renewed, and what happens if it lapses. Which Firearm Unit Standards Do You Need?Handgun, rifle or shotgun? Private or business purposes? A plain-language guide to the SAPS firearm unit standards and which ones your application actually needs. Your First Day on a Shooting RangeNever been on a shooting range? What actually happens on your first firearm training day in Cape Town — what to bring, what to wear, and what the noise is really like. Regulation 21 for Security CompaniesHow Regulation 21 works for a security company — annual re-assessment, team bookings, what an inspector asks for, and how to stop certificates lapsing unnoticed.

Looking for the licence paperwork instead?

These guides are about training. Competency certificates, licence applications, renewals and motivation letters are covered by our sister service, Firearm License Pro SA.

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