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1Under Section 13 of the South African Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), what is the maximum period of validity for a shotgun license issued for the purpose of self-defence?

A.2 years

B.5 years

C.10 years

D.3 years

Explanation: Under Section 13 of the Firearms Control Act (FCA) 60 of 2000, a license to possess a firearm for self-defence (which includes a handgun or a shotgun that is not fully or semi-automatic) is valid for a maximum period of 5 years. Licenses for occasional hunting or sports shooting under Section 15 are valid for 10 years.

2For how long is a license to possess a shotgun for occasional hunting or sports shooting (Section 15) valid under the Firearms Control Act?

A.5 years

B.10 years

C.2 years

D.Lifetime

Explanation: Section 15 of the Firearms Control Act specifies that a license to possess a firearm for occasional hunting or sports shooting is valid for a maximum of 10 years. This is twice the duration of a self-defence license (Section 13) which is valid for 5 years.

3What is the maximum validity period for a license to possess a shotgun for dedicated hunting or sports shooting under Section 16 of the FCA?

A.10 years

B.5 years

C.Lifetime

D.20 years

Explanation: Under Section 16 of the FCA, a license to possess a firearm for dedicated hunting or dedicated sports shooting is valid for a maximum of 10 years, matching the validity of occasional hunting/sports shooting licenses.

4What is the standard minimum age required for an applicant to obtain a competency certificate under the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000?

A.16 years

B.18 years

C.21 years

D.25 years

Explanation: Section 9(2)(a) of the FCA states that the applicant for a competency certificate must be 21 years or older. Exceptions can be made in special circumstances (such as a dedicated sports shooter, dedicated hunter, or for business use), where the minimum age can be reduced, but 21 is the standard legal age limit.

5Which of the following standards must a home firearm safe comply with in South Africa to meet legal storage requirements?

A.SABS 953-1

B.SABS 1400

C.ISO 9001

D.SABS 9002

Explanation: Regulations under the FCA dictate that a firearm safe or strongroom must comply with the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) 953-1 standard. This standard specifies construction materials, lock security, and installation requirements, including bolting to a solid floor or wall.

6Who is legally allowed to possess the keys or know the combination to a licensed firearm safe in South Africa?

A.Only the license holder

B.The license holder and their spouse

C.Any adult resident of the household

D.The license holder and any immediate family members over 18

Explanation: Under South African law, only the holder of the firearm license is permitted to possess the keys or know the combination to the firearm safe. Allowing an unlicensed person access to the safe keys is a criminal offense, as it constitutes facilitating illegal possession of a firearm.

7What is the maximum amount of ammunition a license holder may possess for a single licensed shotgun if they do NOT hold dedicated hunter or sports shooter status?

A.50 rounds

B.100 rounds

C.200 rounds

D.Unlimited

Explanation: Section 91 of the FCA limits a license holder to possessing a maximum of 200 rounds of ammunition per licensed firearm. This restriction is completely lifted if the license holder is registered as a dedicated hunter or dedicated sports shooter under Section 16.

8How must a shotgun be transported in a public area or in a vehicle under the Firearms Control Act?

A.Fully loaded on the passenger seat for easy access

B.Unloaded, in a completely enclosed gun bag or case, and out of public view

C.Disassembled into separate components with no bag required

D.Carried openly in the hand as long as the safety catch is engaged

Explanation: According to the FCA, firearms must be transported in a public place or vehicle unloaded, enclosed in a gun bag, case, or holster, and out of public view. This minimizes the risk of theft and public alarm.

9Within what timeframe must a license holder report a lost or stolen firearm to the nearest South African Police Service (SAPS) station?

A.12 hours

B.24 hours

C.48 hours

D.7 days

Explanation: Under Section 120 of the FCA, a license holder must report a lost, stolen, or destroyed firearm to the nearest police station within 24 hours of discovering the loss. Failure to do so is a criminal offense.

10Within how many days must a license holder notify the Registrar of any change in their physical address?

A.7 days

B.14 days

C.30 days

D.60 days

Explanation: If a license holder permanently changes their physical address, they must notify the Registrar (SAPS) in writing of the change of address within 30 days.

About the Shotgun Competency Exam

This practice exam covers safe handling, law, and shooting fundamentals for the South African shotgun firearm competency certificate (Unit Standard 119652).

Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

R 500 (South African Police Service (SAPS) / accredited providers)

Shotgun Competency Exam Content Outline

20%

Shotgun Laws & Regulations

Licensing requirements, shell size limits, and safe storage rules.

25%

Shotgun Handling Safety

Actions open/closed safety, reloading pump-actions/break-necks, and range safety.

15%

Shotgun Mechanics & Maintenance

Chokes, pattern spreads, ammunition types (slug, buckshot, birdshot), and cleaning.

20%

Shooting Fundamentals

Mounting, stance, lead-time tracking, recoil control, and sight alignment.

20%

Use of Force & Self-Defense

Private defense law under South African common law.

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Passing score: 70%
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: R 500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Shotgun Competency exam?

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering all five content domains.

What is the passing score for the Shotgun Competency exam?

Candidates must score at least 70% to pass the exam.