Inherited a firearm? You may be in trouble with the law

POLICE have issued a stern warning against the possession of firearms in a deceased estate without a licence.

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If you have inherited a firearm, you need to do the following:

• Seek advice from the designated firearm officer at your nearest police station.
• Apply for a new firearm licence in terms of the Firearm Controls Act, Act No. 60 of 2000.

This entails obtaining a competency certificate from an accredited agent, a background check by the South African Police Service and the compliance with gun safe regulations.

OR

• Hand over the firearm(s) to a firearm dealer.
• Hand over the firearm(s) to your local police for destruction.

“You may only take possession of a firearm once the licence for that particular firearm has been issued,” said Port Shepstone Saps Ugu Cluster communications officer, Captain Petros Mpinge.

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