Company to assist with transporting rifles for hunt in RSA?

[Patton63]

I apologize in advance for asking a question that, perhaps, should be obvious to readers of the forum; but, I seem to be lost at the moment.

I have seen posts where sponsors/members of this site were recommended to assist with the procedures for transporting rifles from the US to RSA. Despite looking, I cannot seem to find the threads or the information. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

 

[siml]

@riflepermits.com

 

[LivingTheDream]

What @Traditional Mozambique Safaris said!

 

[redassnavajo]

Riflepermits.com all the way Henry is a super fantastic guy.

 

[cpr0312]

Rifle permits....... sponsor on the site and they do a great job

 

[Shootist43]

Ditto on riflepermits.com. SAPS personnel have been known to deliberately screw up the final version of the Import/Export form, then making it seem necessary to correct their onw intentional mistake by "you" paying a bribe. Henry is a lawyer that knows the laws and SAPS don't screw with Henry's clients. His services are worth every penny. We used him on our first trip and will use him on all future trips.

 

[BRICKBURN]

TRANSPORTING THE RIFLE TO RSA?

 

[CAustin]

I apologize in advance for asking a question that, perhaps, should be obvious to readers of the forum; but, I seem to be lost at the moment.

I have seen posts where sponsors/members of this site were recommended to assist with the procedures for transporting rifles from the US to RSA. Despite looking, I cannot seem to find the threads or the information. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

As all the others have said email Henry at Riflepermits.com
They are one of the site sponsors and their hot link is on the right side of this page!

 

[Code4]

I believe you have to have the rifle with you on arrival.

 

[Patton63]

Thanks for the input. I am bringing the rifles with me and want to make sure I am covered with the airlines and with the authorities upon arrival.

 

[BRICKBURN]

I was really not sure what the question was.
This is what will provide the information you are looking for.

Temporary Import procedures etc.

https://www.africahunting.com/threa...h-weapons-ammunition.14376/page-3#post-328859

 

[Patton63]

Thanks again for your input. I emailed Henry this morning to get the process started. I saw my PH over the weekend at the Outdoor show in Harrisburg and now the wait begins.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Congratulations, you will be on your way soon enough.

 

[JGRaider]

For you guys that have used Henry at riflepermits.......Will he allow you to scan and email the paperwork/applications, etc to him instead of mailing it all? I know some will and some will not allow it.

 

[JimP]

He has allowed you to email it in the past, but I believe that some in the last year have had to mail it to him.

My suggestion is that if you do have to mail it, don't use the postal service. While it is cheaper the mail in South Africa is a very iffy thing anymore due to strikes and work stoppages. Use FedEx or UPS, they cost a lot more but it will get there.

 

[JGRaider]

It's a royal PITA if you have to mail or ship IMO. That's why I use reputable services that allow scan/email and won't use anyone who mandates mailing.

 

[adriw]

Henry from rifle permits will be able to assist you.

http://riflepermits.com/
+27 83 379 7062
henry@riflepermits.com

 

[Shootist43]

For you guys that have used Henry at riflepermits.......Will he allow you to scan and email the paperwork/applications, etc to him instead of mailing it all? I know some will and some will not allow it.

Yes you can scan & email everything you need to Henry. They will confirm when all info is received. Emailing will save you about $100.00

 

[JGRaider]

Yes you can scan & email everything you need to Henry. They will confirm when all info is received. Emailing will save you about $100.00

Thank you very much.

 

[Savage Hunter]

one thing to make sure about.
Some of the services make you mail the forms to them, by FedEx, I think.,
I used PHASA the first time and it cost over $100 to mail the forms.

Many take them by Fax, which is free.

My 2nd trip, I was staying at Africa Sky overnight on my first night and so I just used their rifle service.
This made it much easier and cheaper.

I recommend them, but I am sure others are just as reliable.
If you're staying overnight in JNB anyway, then stay with Africa Sky and use their service.