Firearms regulation in South Africa
Possession of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking of the applicant, inspection of an owner's premises, and licensing of the weapon by the police introduced in July 2004.[2] The Central Firearms Registry implemented a turnaround strategy that has significantly improved the processing period of new licences.[5] The requirements to own a firearm in South Africa are: Jointly, point 7 and 8 form the main application process.The exam material consists of information on handling, firing, cleaning, loading and unloading and ammunition.In South Africa, private guns are prohibited by law as per the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act of 1985 (CAPPVA), in government buildings.According to the Firearms Control Act of 2000 under Section 140, firearm-free zones can be applied for and must be granted FFZ status by the Minister of Police.