Legal Constraints when buying Ammunition

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 that ammunition.a. We need the license information before we can ship these goods or when you collect the items.
  b. You can send a copy to us via email or WhatsApp.
  c. We will soon provide the opportunity to upload this information directly to your secure GetGear Gun Co. account.

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.
  ii. We also accept proof of dedicated status from your accredited association, even if you do not hold 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.
• 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.

Order Verification & Compliance

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

Important Definitions and Sections in the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000 (as amended)

We draw your attention to the following definitions and sections. Our emphasis has been added:

• “Ammunition” means a primer or complete cartridge.

Prohibition of Possession of Ammunition

No person may possess any ammunition unless they:

• Hold a license for a firearm capable of discharging that ammunition.
• Hold a permit to possess ammunition.
• Hold a dealer’s license, manufacturer’s license, gunsmith’s license, import/export or in-transit permit, or transporter’s permit issued in terms of the FCA.
• Are otherwise authorized to possess ammunition under the FCA.

Restrictions on Possession of Ammunition

1. The holder of a license to possess a firearm referred to in Chapter 6 may not possess more than 200 cartridges for each firearm in respect of which they hold a license.
2. The limitation in subsection (1) does not apply to:

• (a) A dedicated hunter, dedicated sports person, or professional hunter who holds a license issued in terms of the FCA or any other holder authorized by the Registrar to possess more than 200 cartridges for a firearm on good cause shown.
• (b) The holder of a license to possess a firearm issued in terms of the FCA for ammunition bought and discharged at an accredited shooting range.

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