Rules and procedures when applying for Dedicated Sport Shooter Status
Obtaining Dedicated Sport Shooter Status issued by SA Hunters, complies with the statutory requirements of Act 60 of 2000 as amended. Members that achieved Dedicated Sport Shooter Status in terms of Section 16 of this Act, may be in possession of more than four firearms for sport shooting purposes.
- Dedicated Sport Shooter Status is ideally suited to persons that participate regularly in sport shooting activities.
- NB: SA Hunters’ policy determines that Dedicated Sport Shooter Status may only be awarded to members that are 16 years and older.
- Members younger than 16 may complete the training, but may only apply for the status once they turn 16 and the application will only be received, processed and the status issued after they have turned 16.
There is a perception that it is easier to acquire Dedicated Sport Shooter Status than Dedicated Hunter Status, which results in some members registering for Dedicated Sport Shooter Status instead. Remember that the activity requirements for maintaining Dedicated Sport Shooter Status are stricter and requires participation in authentic sport shooting activities to retain the status.
Application procedure for Dedicated Sport Shooter Status