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Reloading Policy for Ammunition

Defined by FCA, Act 60 of 2000 and the Explosives Act, Act 26 of 1956

Reloading is governed and authorised by the Firearms Control Act (FCA), Act 60 of 2000 as amended, and also by the Explosives Act, Act 26 of 1956 as amended. For convenience, we have copied the relevant sections below.

Please note:

1. Bullets (projectiles) and empty cartridge cases (a.k.a. brass or “doppies”) are unrestricted and may be freely ordered in any quantity, with or without a firearm license.
2. Primers and/or nitrocellulose propellant:
   Should you order primers and/or nitrocellulose propellant, we require proof of your firearm license(s) when you collect or before we can ship these goods.
   a. You can send a copy to us via e-mail or WhatsApp.
   b. We will soon provide the opportunity to upload this information directly to your secure GetGear Gun Co. account.

Restrictions on Primers:

1. In terms of Section 93(2)(a) of the FCA:
   GetGear Gun Co. may supply no more than 2400 primers at a time, per firearm license, to “occasional” firearm owners.
   i. Most firearm owners will likely fall into this category.
   ii. You are likely considered “occasional” if you hold a Section 13 (self-defense), Section 15 (occasional sport shooting/hunting), and/or Section 17 (private collector) license without being dedicated through an accredited association.
2. In terms of Section 93(2)(b) of the FCA:
   This limit does not apply if you are “dedicated” (i.e., a dedicated sport shooter, dedicated hunter, or professional hunter). You may buy as many primers as you need.
   i. We accept Section 16 or 16A “white” licenses as proof of dedicated status.
   ii. We also accept formal proof of dedicated status from your accredited association, even if you don’t have a Section 16 “white” license.
   iii. Old “green” licenses issued under the Arms and Ammunition Act are still valid (ref: SA Hunters Court Case), and have no quantity restrictions associated with them.
3. Permit for More Primers:
   If you hold a permit to possess more primers, issued in terms of Section 93(2)(b) of the FCA, please supply us with a copy of that permit when purchasing more than the restricted quantity.
4. Primer Size:
   GetGear Gun Co. may only supply primers of a suitable size (large or small) for the caliber of your firearm.
   i. We acknowledge that, depending on your loads, rifle primers can be used in pistol calibers, and vice versa, so we do not differentiate other than size.

Restrictions on Propellant:

1. One Tin per Firearm License:
   We may supply only one tin of Somchem nitrocellulose propellant at a time, per firearm license.
2. Limit on Total Quantity:
   If you have more than one license, we may supply one tin per license, but no more than 4 tins (2kg) of Somchem nitrocellulose propellant per person, per day.
3. Reloading Experimentation:
   We acknowledge that reloading involves responsible experimentation, so do not judge what propellant you prefer to use for any particular caliber(s).

Shipping of Components:

1. Bullets and Cartridge Cases:
   Bullets (projectiles) and empty cartridge cases (a.k.a. brass or “doppies”) are unrestricted and may be shipped countrywide with any of our courier options.
2. Primers:
   Primers can be shipped countrywide by RAM Couriers, and must be received by the firearm license holder.

Compliance with Laws:

Should we detect that you have ordered items in contravention with our policies or any law, we will contact you to resolve the issue. Don’t worry if all this sounds complicated – GetGear Gun Co. will help you do things right!

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