Handgun in South Africa

[JHC-II]

I hunt RSA very regularly. This year I would like to use my scoped kimber for a plains game hunt in KZN. I've tried sending saps a email about pre clearing a handgun, but the system is rejecting the emails. This says to me the email address is now toast. Does anyone have a new email address from SAPs for pre clearing a handgun.

Many thanks,

James

 

[BRICKBURN]

https://www.saps.gov.za/services/flash/firearms/importation.php

There's an email at the bottom of the page.

 

[JHC-II]

Reading the SAPs protocol in the other forum SAPs say I have to be approved 21days prior to entering country. I usually just show up with my paperwork pre done and sign in front of SAPs officer, so that is where my confusion is coming into play. Further in the import gun thread there was a email addy provided to contact SAPs just trying to be proactive before I apply for my export paperwork and of course ATT to the airport. I've got a few months so panic is not setting in yet.

 

[CAustin]

@JHC-II let Henry at Rifle permits help you. You may wait a long time to hear back from SAPs

 

[edward]

dont believe semi autos are allowed in africa for hunting,unless things have changed.

 

[IdaRam]

I believe @edward is correct, no semi-autos for hunting.
I just got back 2 days ago from SA and hunted with my handgun, but it is a revolver. I was assisted by Travel with Guns and www.riflepermits.com and pre-approval from both SAPS and Emirates was required.
My recollection was 30 days prior, but it could be 21.
Hope that helps...

 

[JHC-II]

Shame no one on the forum has a clear cut answer to this. I've seen a semi used before. However that's not to say yes or no with changing RSA law

 

[edward]

check with your outfitter,he will know.you can not bring any semi auto fire arm into south africa.period.even a shotgun has to have a special permit.unless things have changed since 2014.

 

[Spooksar]

Reading the SAPs protocol in the other forum SAPs say I have to be approved 21days prior to entering country. I usually just show up with my paperwork pre done and sign in front of SAPs officer, so that is where my confusion is coming into play. Further in the import gun thread there was a email addy provided to contact SAPs just trying to be proactive before I apply for my export paperwork and of course ATT to the airport. I've got a few months so panic is not setting in yet.

With talk about a ATT I take it your from Canada, you may not need a ATT to the airport. When I phoned they told me my LATT would cover it. I would phone and check it out just to be safe.