Gun permit question

[Phil S]

I will be traveling through Jogurg next week, checking my bags through to Bulawayo from New York. There is same day arrival and departure in South Africa, no overnight. Will I need a firearm permit in S.A.? It has been many years since doing this trip and it was not required with same day flights. Am I safe not having acquired a permit? Thanks.

 

[cpr0312]

Phil,

Welcome to AH! I would suggest asking Henry, one of the sponsors here @riflepermits.com

 

[BWH]

You have to have permit.... just to bring it into the country. So, yes. As @reedy0312 suggested.... call Henry.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Have a read right here:
http://www.africahunting.com/thread...ough-countries-with-weapons-ammunition.14376/



The biggest issue is going to be the airline actually checking your baggage through to destination.
If not, you will need a temporary permit.


If you would like to do the form yourself. Here is the sample copy to be prepared.
I'd suggest that you fill it in anyway, just in case there is a flight screw up.
http://www.africahunting.com/threads/saps-520-sample.8677/

 

[Phil S]

Thanks guys, this helps a lot.

 

[JG416]

I have "transited" through Johannesburg many times to Bulawayo and to Windhoek with no gun issues or problems. Brickburn is exactly right-as long as your luggage and gun are transferred to the next leg of your flight, and you never actually receive them, then they are still officially in International territory not in SA. I do however always carry SAPS 520 in case there is some mechanical or other problem or issue.

 

[CAustin]

Have a great hunt Phil. What are you after up in Zim?

 

[Phil S]

I am going back to hunt leopard. I have been lucky enough to harvest a couple in the past, one with dogs and one on bait. It just seems to be the neatest thing I have hunted over there. Maybe I'll get t see another one before they put an end to it.