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Wanted to pass on this informative email below that I received today from AH member @bossiem.
Hi Jerome,
Here is some information if you wish to share it on AH!
I just got off the phone with an Outfitter who has spent 6 hours at OR Tambo sorting out a problem.
Apparently there is a new Captain handling the import permits for firearms entering the country. She has everyone under the impression that any hunting outfitter or hunting farm should be accredited with the SAPS to conduct hunts. She presented the outfitter with a letter stating that all shooting ranges has to be accredited with the SAPS (all true), but there is no such thing as an Outfitter or hunting farm has to be accredited. In the ongoing struggle with the new captain the outfitter called PHASA who in return called General Bosman of the firearm department, who explained the procedures to the captain. Apparently the captain and other SAPS members have been called in to see General Bosman tomorrow and also receive proper training on the importation legislation.
If anyone experiences this problem please report it to PHASA immediately.
I am sure this issue is only temporary and will be solved soon.
Kind Regards,
Bossie Mostert
Hi Jerome,
Here is some information if you wish to share it on AH!
I just got off the phone with an Outfitter who has spent 6 hours at OR Tambo sorting out a problem.
Apparently there is a new Captain handling the import permits for firearms entering the country. She has everyone under the impression that any hunting outfitter or hunting farm should be accredited with the SAPS to conduct hunts. She presented the outfitter with a letter stating that all shooting ranges has to be accredited with the SAPS (all true), but there is no such thing as an Outfitter or hunting farm has to be accredited. In the ongoing struggle with the new captain the outfitter called PHASA who in return called General Bosman of the firearm department, who explained the procedures to the captain. Apparently the captain and other SAPS members have been called in to see General Bosman tomorrow and also receive proper training on the importation legislation.
If anyone experiences this problem please report it to PHASA immediately.
I am sure this issue is only temporary and will be solved soon.
Kind Regards,
Bossie Mostert