The Registrar of Firearms (National Commissioner) is ultimately responsible for the implementation of the Firearms Control Act, 2000, which includes administrative steps that are reasonable, fair and lawful.
In terms of section 24, of the Firearms Control Act, 2000, a person who has been issued with a licence to possess a firearm, is obliged to renew the licence. A firearm owner has to renew the firearm licence after five years if the licensee continues to show compliance with all applicable requirements.
The licence is renewed at least 90 days before the expiry date.The purpose of the Firearms Control Act (FCA), 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000), is to establish a comprehensive and effective firearm control system that will enhance the management and enforcement of the legislation.
Section 27 of the FCA, 2000, provides for the validity of each type of licence and permit that is issued. These dates are reflected on the licence cards, as issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS). However, in terms of section 28 of the FCA, 2000, a firearm licence prorogues on the expiry of the relevant period contemplated in section 27 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000, unless it is renewed in terms of section 24 of the FCA, 2000. As a firearm owner, you have the option to either sell, donate or deactivate your firearm, which must be concluded before the relevant expiry date. If an application for the renewal has been lodged before the licence has expired, the existing licence remains valid until the application has been decided.

Section 27 of the FCA, 2000, provides for the validity of each type of licence and permit that is issued. These dates are reflected on the licence cards, as issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The licence is renewed at least 90 days before the expiry date.The purpose of the Firearms Control Act (FCA), 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000), is to establish a comprehensive and effective firearm control system that will enhance the management and enforcement of the legislation. Section 27 of the FCA, 2000, provides for the validity of each type of licence and permit that is issued. These dates are reflected on the licence cards, as issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
However, in terms of section 28 of the FCA, 2000, a firearm licence prorogues on the expiry of the relevant period contemplated in section 27 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000, unless it is renewed in terms of section 24 of the FCA, 2000. As a firearm owner you have the option to either sell, donate or deactivate your firearm, which must be concluded before the relevant expiry date. If an application for the renewal has been lodged before the licence has expire, the existing licence remains valid until the application has been decided.