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Firearms: Licencing, Surrendering, and compensation |
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2009/05/05 12:00:00 AM
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f you are a firearm owner born between 1 October and 31 December who didn’t renew your licence by the deadline of 31 March 2009, you have until 30 June 2009 to (as advised by SAPS) “opt for other options such as selling of their firearms to another person/ legal entity, applying to the South African Police Service to deactivate the firearm or voluntarily handing the firearm over to the South African Police Service for destruction”.
Take advice if you are uncertain what to do, but comply before the deadline – unlawful possession of a firearm is a serious criminal offence.
If you surrender the firearm, claim compensation – a pending High Court case (due to be heard on 31 August 2009) should determine whether or not you will actually be entitled to payment, but in the interim you should fill in the correct claim forms at the police station at the time of surrender.
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