Accredited Courses
Accredited Training Courses for private use
Private South African citizens interested in licensing a firearm for self-defence need to complete two unit standards. The first unit standard is the Knowledge of the Act (U/S 117705), also referred to as the Legal Test, and the second is the basic unit standard for the firearm category chosen to license.
Knowledge of the Act
The Knowledge of the Act (Legal Test) unit standard covers the legalities for licensing a firearm for self-defence, as well as aspects of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 (U/S 117705). The legal test is a basic standard requirement which learners must successfully complete in order to
The Knowledge of the Act unit standard requires the learner completes two written tests:
1. Formative exam (open book with no time limit imposed).
2. Summative exam (closed book exam in the classroom environment after classroom-based training has taken place).
Basic Unit Standards
The basic unit standard (for your selected firearm licensing category) covers the laws pertaining to the actual use of the firearm, the parts & functions of the firearm, maintenance and malfunctions, and the fundamentals required to accurately and safely use the firearm.
In order to be found competent within the requirements of the unit standard, the learner is required to complete:
1. Formative exam.
2. Summative exam.
3. Practical qualification in the shooting range.
Licensing and Competency
Once you have completed these unit standards, you will receive a completion certificate together with a Statement of Results (SoR) from the Quality Assurer: the Professional Firearm Trainers Council. Both these documents will be issued to you by Gun Fun, and are required for the formal application of your Competency Certificate.
Once your Competency Certificate has been issued (which takes approximately 90 days), you may then apply for your firearm license. For more information regarding these applications and for the respective application forms; please visit the SAPS site, or click the link below to read more about applying for a firearm license in South Africa.
Private Use
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000 (U/S 117705)
The Legal Test is a Unit Standard, entry-level requirement for all other firearm Unit Standards. To renew an existing firearm license, the applicant is required to complete a test on the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN (U/S 119649)
The private handle & use of a handgun course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading, as well as the basic fundamentals of shooting. During this course, you will shoot approximately 25 rounds of ammunition.
The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
HANDLE AND USE A SHOTGUN (U/S 119652)
The private handle & use of a shotgun course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading, as well as the basic fundamentals of shooting. During this course, you will shoot approximately 25 rounds of ammunition.
The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
HANDLE AND USE A MANUALLY-OPERATED RIFLE (U/S 119651)
The private handle & use of a manually-operated rifle course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading, as well as the basic fundamentals of shooting. During this course, you will shoot approximately 25 rounds of ammunition.
The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
HANDLE AND USE A SELF-LOADING RIFLE (U/S 119650)
The private handle & use of a self-loading rifle course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading, as well as the basic fundamentals of shooting. During this course, you will shoot approximately 25 rounds of ammunition.
The entry level to this course is Unit Standard 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000 (U/S 117705)
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN (U/S 119649)
HANDLE AND USE A SHOTGUN (U/S 119652)
The Private Use Combination Manual course covers legal aspects relating to when you may and may not shoot in self-defence situations, firearm safety, loading and unloading, as well as the basic fundamentals of shooting.
Private Use & Business Purposes Firearm Training Manuals
Accredited Training Courses for business purposes
Gun Fun’s accredited training courses and Unit Standards for business purposes are aimed towards people who will, through the application of the current legislation, handle and use a firearm within a business environment. This includes security personnel, armed response guards, personnel working in gun-shops, casinos, airports, or locations where firearms must be booked in for safe-keeping or repair work.
The Use of Firearms for Business Purposes
- Security personnel.
- Armed response guards.
- Personnel working in gun-shops and shooting ranges.
- Personnel working in casinos, airports, or locations where firearms must be signed in.
Business Purposes
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000 (U/S 117705)
The Legal Test is a Unit Standard, entry-level requirement for all other firearm Unit Standards. To renew an existing firearm license, the applicant is required to complete a test on the Firearms Control Act 60/2000.
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123515)
This course teaches a higher level of proficiency than the basic course and is a requirement for Security Personnel and members of official institutions. Business purpose training courses focus on a higher standard of shooting and include holster-work, dealing with malfunctions, and shooting against time limits.
Over the duration of this course, you will shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition.
HANDLE AND USE A SHOTGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123514)
This course teaches a higher level of proficiency than the basic course and is a requirement for Security Personnel and members of official institutions. Business purpose training courses focus on a higher standard of shooting and includes loading and unloading, dealing with malfunctions and shooting against time limits.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition.
HANDLE AND USE A MANUALLY-OPERATED RIFLE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123519)
This course teaches a higher level of proficiency than the basic course and is a requirement for Security Personnel and members of official institutions. Business purpose training courses focus on a higher standard of shooting and includes loading and unloading, dealing with malfunctions and shooting against time limits.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition.
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123515)
HANDLE AND USE A SHOTGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123514)
This combination manual / firearm training course teaches a higher level of proficiency than the basic courses, and is a requirement for Security Personnel and members of official institutions. Business purpose training courses focus on a higher standard of shooting and includes holster-work, loading and unloading, dealing with malfunctions and shooting against time limits.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 50 to 100 rounds of ammunition.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000 (U/S 117705)
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN FOR PRIVATE USE (U/S 119649)
HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES (U/S 123515)
The legal Test, Private Use of A Handgun, and Business Use of a Handgun combination manual teaches a higher level of proficiency than the basic courses and covers the entry-level requirements for Security Personnel and members of official institutions.
On this course, you will shoot approximately 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition.