How are illegal guns sold?

Guns are diverted into illegal gun markets in three common ways: straw purchases; secondary sales through private sellers; and theft from individual gun owners or firearm dealers. However, private individuals who are not so licensed are free to sell guns without a background check.

What is a straw purchase when buying a firearm?

A straw purchase is an illegal firearm purchase where the actual buyer of the gun, being unable to pass the required federal background check or desiring to not have his or her name associated with the transaction, uses a proxy buyer who can pass the required background check to purchase the firearm for him/her.

How much does it cost to get a firearms licence in South Africa?

Note that the payment can only be either cash or a bank-guaranteed cheque. Then, to get the competency certificate, it will cost you a token of R70,00 and to get the firearm licence, you will pay R140,00. You will get a receipt (Z263) to prove that you have actually paid.

Are straw loans legal?

A “straw purchase” is when a car buyer is unable to qualify for a loan due to having bad or no credit, but then has someone else (a friend or family member), with good credit, purchase the car for them. Unfortunately, this method of buying a car is considered fraud and therefore illegal.

What happens to mortgages taken out in straw buyers names?

If the mortgage goes into default or is foreclosed, it will be reported under the straw borrower’s name and his credit will be ruined. Misrepresentation of identity on a federally related mortgage transaction is a criminal offense punishable by up to 30 years imprisonment.

Do you need a license for a 22 rifle in South Africa?

Although airguns do not require a firearms licence in South Africa there are provisions in the FCA that treat the use and ownership of airguns in the same manner as firearms. This can be from the moment you squeeze the trigger or your behaviour whilst in possession of your airgun.

What does DFO mean in South Africa?

Submit the application together with the following supporting documentation to the designated firearms officer (DFO) situated in the area where you ordinarily reside: Your official identity document. Your original training certificate issued by an accredited training provider (Sasseta)

How long is a firearm license valid for in South Africa?

five years
The licence, which is issued in terms of this section, namely the licence to possess a firearm for business purposes, is valid for five years, unless it is cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000. A person may apply for additional licences in respect of sections 13, 14, 15, 16 and 16A.