BUSINESS FIREARMS COMPETENCY

SASSETA Business Firearms Competency Certificate for Self-Loading Rifle or Carbine Unit Standard 123511 /
SASSETA Business Firearms Competency Certificate for Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine Unit Standard 123519

Firearm licenses are only issued to security personnel who are in possession of a valid Firearms Competency Certificate for use in Business purposes in accordance to the South African Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.

The Business Firearms Competency Certificate can only be issued by an accredited Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) Firearms Training Centre within South Africa.

This course is specifically designed for security personnel whose job description includes the carrying of firearms. In particular, you would acquire the skills to:

• Handle firearms in accordance to the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000
• Handle firearms responsibly and effectively, with regard to self-management and restraint
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to handle a firearm under adverse condition

2 days

Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Medically fit (including assessment stating no PTSD or other psychotic disorders)
Clean criminal record background check

• Legal aspects
• Load/unload a firearm to safe-carry condition
• Carry out safety inspection on the relevant firearm
• Rectify a firearm malfunction
• Cleaning and maintenance of a firearm
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe handing principles in a business environment
• The mechanical functions of a firearm
• Reflective competencies