South Africa Firearm Competency - Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act (US 117705) Exam

What is the minimum age to apply for a firearm license in South Africa under the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?

• A16 years of age
• B18 years of age
• C21 years of age
• D25 years of age

Under what condition is a device classified as an 'airgun' and exempt from standard firearm licensing under the Firearms Control Act?

• AIt has a calibre of less than 5.6mm (.22 calibre) OR a muzzle energy of less than 8 Joule…
• BIt is powered by a CO2 canister regardless of muzzle energy or calibre
• CIt has a calibre of 5.6mm or more and a muzzle energy exceeding 8 Joules
• DIt only fires plastic pellets or paintballs using compressed springs

How long is a license to possess a firearm for self-defence (issued under Section 13) valid for?

• A2 years
• B5 years
• C10 years
• DUntil the competency certificate expires

Under Section 15 of the Firearms Control Act, what is the maximum number of firearm licenses a person may hold for occasional hunting or sports shooting?

• AOnly 1 license
• BUp to 2 licenses
• CUp to 4 licenses
• DThere is no limit to the number of licenses

Which section of the Firearms Control Act regulates licenses for dedicated hunters and dedicated sports shooters?

• ASection 13
• BSection 15
• CSection 16
• DSection 20

For how long is a license to possess a restricted firearm for self-defence (issued under Section 14) valid?

• A2 years
• B5 years
• C10 years
• D3 years

What must a person obtain first before they can apply for any firearm license in South Africa?

• AAn import permit for the firearm
• BA competency certificate
• CA hunting permit from nature conservation
• DAn endorsement from a registered shooting club

How is a 'muzzle-loading firearm' legally regulated under the current Firearms Control Act?

• AIt requires a standard firearm license under Section 15
• BIt does not require a standard license, but the owner must hold a valid competency certif…
• CIt is completely unregulated and requires no permits of any kind
• DIt may only be possessed by licensed antique dealers or collectors

Under the Firearms Control Act, which of the following falls under the definition of a 'firearm'?

• AAny airgun with a calibre of 4.5mm and muzzle energy of 5 Joules
• BAny frame, receiver, barrel, or cylinder of a firearm
• CA toy gun that fires water or foam darts
• DAn antique weapon manufactured before 1900 that is not functional

Which body or official is designated under the Act as the Registrar of Firearms?

• AThe Minister of Police
• BThe National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS)
• CThe Chief Justice of South Africa
• DThe Director of Public Prosecutions

What is the maximum validity period for a license to possess a firearm for dedicated hunting or dedicated sports shooting?

• A5 years
• B10 years
• C2 years
• D7 years

Under what section of the Act would a security company apply for licenses to issue firearms to its guards?

• ASection 13 (Self-defence)
• BSection 17 (Private collection)
• CSection 20 (Business purposes)
• DSection 21 (Temporary permit)

Which of the following is a statutory ground for the Registrar to refuse a competency certificate?

• AThe applicant is not a member of a registered political party
• BThe applicant is dependent on any substance which has an intoxicating or narcotic effect
• CThe applicant does not own an approved hunting farm
• DThe applicant does not hold a tertiary education degree

What is the purpose of Section 21 of the Firearms Control Act?

• ATo license firearms for commercial gunsmiths
• BTo issue a temporary permit to possess a firearm
• CTo establish the independent Firearms Appeal Board
• DTo declare a person unfit to possess a firearm

Under what circumstance may a person under the age of 21 legally apply for a competency certificate?

• AThey have obtained a letter of consent from their school principal
• BThey are a dedicated hunter, dedicated sports shooter, or a sole business owner
• CThey want a handgun for self-defence because they live in a high-crime area
• DThere are no legal exceptions to the age requirement of 21

What is the validity period of a license to possess a firearm in a private collection?

• A5 years
• B10 years
• C3 years
• D2 years

How is 'ammunition' defined under the Firearms Control Act?

• AOnly the gunpowder used to load a metallic cartridge
• BAny primer, propellant, bullet, or cartridge designed for use in a firearm
• COnly lead or copper bullets without casings
• DAny metal projectile fired from an airgun or pellet gun

What is a key requirement for an organization to be accredited as a hunting or sports-shooting association under the Act?

• AThey must have at least 10,000 active members
• BThey must have procedures in place to evaluate and verify dedicated status of their membe…
• CThey must be owned or operated by a government department
• DThey must import firearms directly from international manufacturers

If a firearm license is issued to a business (such as a security company under Section 20), what is its validity period?

• A2 years
• B5 years
• C10 years
• D1 year

Which document serves as proof that you have successfully passed the practical and theoretical tests on the Firearms Control Act?

• AA SAPS temporary firearm permit
• BA PFTC or SASSETA training certificate issued by an accredited training provider
• CA hunting association membership card
• DA receipt showing purchase of a firearm from a dealer

Within how many hours must a firearm license holder report the loss, theft, or destruction of their firearm to the nearest police station?

• A12 hours
• B24 hours
• C48 hours
• D7 days

If a firearm owner changes their physical address, within how many days must they notify the Registrar in writing?

• A7 days
• B14 days
• C30 days
• D60 days

When carrying a firearm in a public place for self-defence, how must it be carried according to the Firearms Control Act?

• AIt must be carried openly in the hand to deter criminals
• BIt must be completely covered and carried in a holster, pocket, handbag, or similar holde…
• CIt must be carried unloaded with ammunition stored in a separate bag
• DIt may only be carried in a locked metal gun box

How many days before the expiry date of a firearm license must the holder apply for its renewal?

• AAt least 30 days
• BAt least 60 days
• CAt least 90 days
• DAt least 120 days

What is the maximum amount of ammunition a standard license holder may possess per licensed firearm (unless they hold dedicated status)?

• A50 rounds
• B100 rounds
• C200 rounds
• D500 rounds

Under what condition may you allow another person to use your licensed firearm?

• AYou can lend it to them for up to 30 days if you provide a written note
• BThey must be under your direct supervision and at an approved shooting range or for lawfu…
• COnly if they are an immediate family member who lives in your house
• DIf they carry a photocopy of your firearm license card at all times

What is the legal obligation of a firearm owner if a police officer in uniform requests to inspect their firearm and license?

• AThe owner must produce the firearm and license immediately
• BThe owner may refuse unless the officer has a written warrant from a magistrate
• CThe owner must show the license but can refuse to show the firearm
• DThe owner should hand over the firearm and walk away

What happens to a firearm license when the license holder dies?

• AThe license is automatically transferred to the oldest surviving heir
• BThe license becomes invalid, and the executor of the estate must ensure the firearm is st…
• CThe firearm must be destroyed by the police within 48 hours of death
• DThe spouse of the deceased may carry the firearm using the deceased's license card

Which of the following is a legal method to permanently dispose of a licensed firearm?

• AThrowing it into a deep body of water or burying it in a remote area
• BSelling or transferring it through a licensed dealer, or surrendering it to the SAPS for…
• CGiving it to a friend who promises to apply for a license next month
• DDismantling it with a saw and putting the pieces in household garbage

If a firearm owner loses their original firearm license card, what is their duty under the Act?

• AThey must immediately buy a new firearm of the same calibre
• BThey must apply to the Registrar for a duplicate license within seven days
• CThey do not need to do anything as long as they remember the license number
• DThey must report to a gunsmith to get a temporary card printed

Under what condition may a dedicated hunter or dedicated sports shooter possess more than 200 rounds of ammunition for their licensed firearm?

• AThey are automatically exempt from the 200-round limit for that licensed firearm calibre
• BThey must pay an annual ammunition storage levy to the local municipality
• CThey can only do so if they store the excess ammunition at a local police station
• DOnly when they are actively participating in an international competition

Who is legally responsible for the safe custody of a firearm when it is not locked in a safe?

• AThe security company monitoring the premises
• BThe firearm license holder, who must keep it under their direct personal supervision
• CAny adult present in the household at the time
• DThe manufacturer of the firearm holster

What is the legal requirement regarding the carriage of a firearm license card?

• AIt must be left in the safe at home with the firearm to keep it clean
• BThe holder must have the license card on their person whenever they are in possession of…
• CIt must be kept in the glove compartment of the holder's primary vehicle
• DA digital photograph on a smartphone is the only legally accepted form of license in publ…

If an owner wishes to have their firearm deactivated (made permanently inoperable), who must perform this work?

• AThe owner themselves using a household welder or torch
• BA licensed gunsmith, who must then issue a certificate of deactivation
• CA local police officer at the nearest charge office
• DAny commercial scrap metal recycling facility

What should the executor of an estate do if they find firearms among the deceased's possessions but cannot find the licenses?

• ASell them immediately to a private individual to cover estate costs
• BHand them to the SAPS or a licensed dealer for safekeeping pending the finalization of th…
• CKeep them in an unlocked drawer at the executor's home
• DHide them in a safe place and tell no one

Can a person legally possess ammunition for a calibre of firearm if they do not hold a license for a firearm of that calibre?

• AYes, as long as the ammunition is for a handgun
• BNo, it is an offense to possess ammunition unless you hold a license for a firearm capabl…
• CYes, if they are a registered member of a shooting range
• DYes, up to a maximum of 20 rounds of any calibre

What must a gun dealer do before supplying ammunition to a customer?

• AInspect the customer's driver's license and verify their age
• BVerify that the customer holds a valid firearm license for the calibre of ammunition requ…
• CAsk the customer to sign a waiver of liability
• DReport the sale to the local municipality within 24 hours

If a firearm becomes damaged to the extent that it can no longer be fired safely, what must the owner do?

• ABury it in their backyard out of sight
• BReport the destruction or damage to the Registrar within 24 hours and arrange for repair…
• CSell it as scrap metal to any local recycling yard
• DAttempt to repair it using DIY tools without consulting a gunsmith

Under what condition may a firearm license holder hand their firearm to a gunsmith for repairs?

• AThe gunsmith must have a copy of the owner's birth certificate
• BThe owner must produce their firearm license, and the gunsmith must record the firearm de…
• CThe owner must obtain a special court order before handing over the gun
• DOnly if the owner remains at the workshop for the entire duration of the repair

If you apply for a license renewal at least 90 days before expiry, but the SAPS has not made a decision by the expiry date, what is the legal status of your firearm possession?

• AYou are in illegal possession and must hand the firearm to the police immediately
• BThe existing license remains valid until your renewal application is decided
• CYou may keep the firearm but you cannot buy any ammunition for it
• DYou must store the firearm at a dealer until the license is renewed

What is the South African national standard specification that a firearm safe must comply with under the Firearms Control Act?

• AISO 9001 quality certification
• BSANS 953-1 (or SABS 953-1) standard
• COHSAS 18001 safety standard
• DSABS 1400 packaging standard

To what type of structure must a residential firearm safe be anchored?

• AA wooden drywall partition using standard wood screws
• BA solid concrete or brick wall, or a reinforced concrete floor, using heavy-duty expansio…
• CA heavy wooden wardrobe or chest of drawers
• DIt does not need to be anchored if it weighs more than 20kg

Who is legally permitted to have possession of the keys or combination to a firearm safe?

• AAny adult resident in the household
• BOnly the licensed owner of the firearms stored in that safe
• CThe owner and their domestic worker or security guard
• DThe owner's next of kin or emergency contact

Under what condition may a firearm be left in an unattended motor vehicle?

• AIf it is placed under a seat and the vehicle doors are locked
• BIf it is locked inside an approved Type B3 vehicle safe that is bolted to the vehicle body
• CIf it is stored in the glove compartment and the alarm is activated
• DIt is never legal to leave a firearm in a vehicle under any circumstance

If you store your licensed firearm in another person's safe, and they have access to the keys but do not hold a license for your firearm, what offense has occurred?

• ANone, as long as the safe is SABS approved
• BBoth negligent storage by you and illegal possession of a firearm by the safe owner
• CA minor administrative infraction with no criminal liability
• DOnly a breach of insurance terms

How must ammunition be stored at home according to the Firearms Control Act regulations?

• AIn a glass display case in the living room for easy access
• BIn a locked safe or strongroom that complies with regulations, or in a separate locked co…
• CTogether with the keys to the safe in an easily accessible drawer
• DIn a plastic box in a garage or garden shed

When transporting a firearm in a public place or vehicle, in what state must the firearm be?

• ALoaded and cocked with the safety catch off
• BUnloaded and carried in a securely fastened gun bag, case, or holster
• CCompletely dismantled with the barrel removed
• DWrapped in a blanket on the backseat of the vehicle

What is the maximum number of firearms that can be stored in a standard SANS 953-1 Type A1 safe?

• AThere is no limit to the capacity
• BThe safe must be constructed to hold the specific number of firearms declared, but genera…
• CExactly 2 firearms only
• DOnly handguns may be stored in a Type A1 safe