Defined by FCA, Act 60 of 2000

Ammunition is defined and governed by the Firearms Control Act (FCA), Act 60 of 2000, as amended. For convenience, we have copied the relevant sections below.

Please note:

• Airgun ammunition (pellets) and inert training ammunition (a.k.a. snap caps, dummy rounds) are unrestricted and may be freely ordered in any quantity, with or without a firearm license.
• Should you order cartridges (a.k.a. live ammunition) from GetGear Gun Co., we require proof of your license(s) for a firearm(s) capable of discharging this ammunition. We need the license information when you collect the items and you must sign our register at this time.

Restrictions on Ammunition

• Section 91(1) of the FCA: GetGear Gun Co. may supply no more than 200 cartridges at any one time, per firearm license, to “occasional” firearm owners.i. Most firearm owners will likely fall into this category.
  ii. If you hold a Section 13 (self-defense), Section 15 (occasional sport shooting / hunting), Section 17 (private collector), or Section 18 (permit to collect ammunition) license, this limit applies.
• Section 91(2)(a) of the FCA: This limit does not apply if you are a “dedicated” shooter, meaning a dedicated sport shooter, dedicated hunter, or professional hunter. You may buy as many primers as needed.i. We accept Section 16 or 16A “white” licenses as proof of dedicated status.
  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.
• If you hold a permit to possess more ammunition issued in terms of Section 91(2)(a) of the FCA, please supply us with a copy of that permit when purchasing more than the restricted quantity.

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