Introduction
This learning program is part of a complete qualification. The qualification is General Security
Practices NQF level 3.
Purpose of this learning program
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the statutory duties and obligations of firearm ownership as contained in the Act;
2. Demonstrate understanding of the statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession, handling, carrying, storage and use of firearms as prescribed by the Act; and
3. Demonstrate understanding of the statutory prescriptions applicable to the possession and storage of ammunition as prescribed by the Act.
On completion, the learner will be able to:
- Interpret the meanings of relevant definitions as contained in the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 correctly by relating them to the various sections of the act.
- Understand the legislative requirements of Section 84 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 with regard to the carrying of firearms in public places and demonstrate the correct application thereof.
- Know the two circumstances under which the firearms Registrar will consider the issuing of a firearm licence, and understand the requirements, conditions and provisions that accompany such authorization according to Section 13 and Section 20 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Understand under which conditions a licensed owner may permit any other per- son to use the firearm that he is licensed for according to Section 22 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Understand that a firearm licence is subject to renewal and know the applicable procedures and conditions that must be complied with before such renewal will be granted, according to Section 24 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the periods for which the different categories of firearm licences will be valid, according to Section 27 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Explain the requirements that must be met with regard to the change of residential address according to Section 27 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Explain all the requirements that must be met with regard to defaced, lost or stolen licences, permits and authorisations according to Section 29 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Explain all the requirements that must be met with regard to the prohibition and restrictions that are placed on the possession of ammunition according to Section 90 and Section 91 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
- Understand that the Firearms Control Act makes provision for the requirements that must be followed by transporters of arms and ammunition in accordance with regulation 69 of the Firearms Control Regulations as contained in the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 and that these requirements are to be adopted as best practice for the transportation of firearms under any circumstances by firearm handlers.
Course Curriculum
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FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60/2000 Formative Assessment
Formative Assessment
- LEARNER REGISTRATION and ID COPY
- LEARNER GUIDE U/S 117705 Firearms Control Act 60/2000
- LEARNER WORKBOOK U/S 117705
- Quizies Formative Assessment
- 1. Give the definition of the word Airgun. (1 Mark)
- 2. Give the definition of the word Fully Automatic. (1 Mark)
- 3. Give the definition of Occasional sports person. (1 Mark)
- 4. Complete the following sentence: (1 Mark)
- 7. Who may issue a competency certificate? (1 Mark)
- 9. How old should you be to apply for a competency certificate? (1 Mark)
- 11. May the Registrar allow a person under the age of 21 years to obtain a competency certificate if there are compelling reasons for such a competency certificate? (1 Mark)
- 13. How long is a competency certificate valid for? (1 Mark)
- 14. How many licences may you hold for self defence? (1 Mark)
- 15. List two (2) types of firearms that may be licensed for self defence? (2 Marks)
- 17. May you allow another person to use your firearm under your direct supervision and for a lawful purpose? (1 Mark)
- 22. What is the validity period for the following? (5 Marks)
- 25. How should a handgun be carried in a public place? List 3. (3 Marks)
- 26. How should a rifle or shotgun be carried in a public place? (1 Mark)
- 28. How many cartridges may you have in your possession? (1 Mark)
- 33. Unless a determination that a person is not unfit to possess a firearm has been made in terms of Subsection (1), a notice contemplated in Subsection (3) must be accompanied by a court order for the immediate search for and seizure of: (Section 103(4)). List 3. (3 Marks)
- 34. If a person is declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 102 or 103, what must the person surrender to the nearest police station within 24 hour? (3 Marks)
- 39. A police official who has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has or recently had a firearm or ammunition in his or her possession, may request the following from the person: (4 Marks)
- 41. Bodily samples to be taken from the body of a person, may only be taken by whom? (1 Mark)
- 43. If it is clear that the firearm or ammunition will not be of value as evidence, what should the person who has control over the seized firearm or ammunition do in terms of this section? (1 Mark)
- 45. Any entry, upon inspection of or search of any premises or dwelling, or questioning of any person, in terms of this section must be carried out how? (1 Mark)
- 46. A warrant may only be issued if it appears from evidence under oath or on affirmation that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that anything referred to in subsection (2) is or may be on the premises or in the dwelling in question. What information should the evidence contain? (4 Marks)
- 54 Right of appeal (Section 133) Who has the right of appeal? (4 Marks)
- 56. Give the definition of the word – Immediately: (1 Mark)
- 57. Give the definition of the word – Main firearm component: (1 Mark)
- 58. Where should a firearm be stored if it is not under your direct supervision or physical control? (1 Mark)
- 60. Who may surrender a firearm and ammunition? (2 Marks)
- 61. When you surrender a firearm, what documentation must accompany the firearm? (4 Marks)
- 62. What proof will you receive that the firearm was surrendered? (1 Mark)
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Firearm Control Act 60 of 2000 Summitive Assessment
Firearm Control Act
- Quizie Summitive Assessment
- 1. Give the definition of the word Airgun. (1 Mark)
- 2. Give the definition of Occasional sports person. (1 Mark)
- 4. Who may issue a competency certificate? (1 Mark)
- 8. List two (2) types of firearms that may be licensed for self defence. (2 Marks)
- 12. How should a handgun be carried in a public place? List 3. (3 Marks)
- 17. A police official who has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has or recently had a firearm or ammunition in his or her possession, may request the following from the person: (4 Marks)
- 18. Bodily samples to be taken from the body of a person, may only be taken by whom? (1 Mark)
- 19. If it is clear that the firearm or ammunition will not be of value as evidence, what should the person who has control over the seized firearm or ammunition do in terms of this section? (1 Mark)
- 20. Any entry, upon inspection of or search of any premises or dwelling, or questioning of any person, in terms of this section must be carried out how? (1 Mark)
- 24. Give the definition of the following word: (1 Mark)
- 26. When you surrender a firearm, what documentation must accompany the firearm? (4 Marks)
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