jeffpg
AH enthusiast
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- Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Turkey, USA
Hi guys,
I'm looking for some information on how I can legally have my own firearms permanently stationed in South Africa and/or Namibia.
I live in the United States and I work a 28 on/28 off rotation offshore out of Angola. This gives me the ability to conveniently visit various places in Africa on my time off, mainly for either planned or last minute hunting opportunities.
I have a archery hunting set up in Africa that I currently have shipped from one local to another for me, and so far I have had great luck with using rifles owned by the PH's that I've hunted with.
However, I want to have my own rifle and shotgun stationed in South Africa and/or Namibia to hunt with when I occasionally drop in. I have a trusted PH in the Limpopo province of SA to leave these with in my absence, and I hope to soon build the same relationship in Namibia.
I am hopefully thinking that this can be accomplished. I have heard that I can obtain renewable one year permits. I would prefer bringing firearms that I have at home, but I will purchase them in SA and/or Namibia if needed.
I looked into doing this in Botswana a couple of years ago but ran into problems with their regulations. I also remember potential issues with leaving the states with a firearm that I return without.
Your insight and input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
I'm looking for some information on how I can legally have my own firearms permanently stationed in South Africa and/or Namibia.
I live in the United States and I work a 28 on/28 off rotation offshore out of Angola. This gives me the ability to conveniently visit various places in Africa on my time off, mainly for either planned or last minute hunting opportunities.
I have a archery hunting set up in Africa that I currently have shipped from one local to another for me, and so far I have had great luck with using rifles owned by the PH's that I've hunted with.
However, I want to have my own rifle and shotgun stationed in South Africa and/or Namibia to hunt with when I occasionally drop in. I have a trusted PH in the Limpopo province of SA to leave these with in my absence, and I hope to soon build the same relationship in Namibia.
I am hopefully thinking that this can be accomplished. I have heard that I can obtain renewable one year permits. I would prefer bringing firearms that I have at home, but I will purchase them in SA and/or Namibia if needed.
I looked into doing this in Botswana a couple of years ago but ran into problems with their regulations. I also remember potential issues with leaving the states with a firearm that I return without.
Your insight and input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff