Section 7(4) of the Firearms Control Act states that a person who is not a South African citizen or permanent resident may not possess a firearm unless they have been granted a permit to do so by the Registrar of Firearms. This permit may only be granted under certain circumstances, such as for hunting or sport shooting purposes. Additionally, the person must comply with all the requirements and conditions set out in the Act in order to possess a firearm legally.
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Google Gemini AI
Apr 18
Section 7(4) of the Firearms Control Act
Definition of "Antique Firearm"
(4) The term "antique firearm" means-
(A) any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or (B) any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica- (i) is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or (ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.