Self defence units

Bobbin said:
Every time I read these threads I question why I haven't got a firearm for self defense and learned to use it etc...

So to start off I assume I just find a nearby shop and speak to the guy there. Will they help me out through the whole process and also recommend training grounds? Do I start with the license or the firearm or do they facilitate all the paperwork and license for you?
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I see you are in JHB so hopefully one of the locals can point you to a good shop up there.

Mine was quick and painless - went to shop (Cityguns) + decided on and paid for firearm which included assistance with motivation.
Did competency training and exam at nearby range - took 1 week to get certificate.
Handed in application with DFO.
SAPS came and inspected safe a few days later.
License approved about 3 months later.
Total time was about 4 months.
NB. A good holster (approx R750-R1000) + premium SD ammo + lots of range ammo + course with reputable trainer is a must so calculate that into initial outlay.

Reloading can save you a fortune so worth looking into that too - feel free to pm me if you want more detail.

Also look at IDPA at local ranges - good way to get some trigger time and will have lots experienced shooters help you get the basics right.
 
OCP said:
I see you are in JHB so hopefully one of the locals can point you to a good shop up there.

Mine was quick and painless - went to shop (Cityguns) + decided on and paid for firearm which included assistance with motivation.
Did competency training and exam at nearby range - took 1 week to get certificate.
Handed in application with DFO.
SAPS came and inspected safe a few days later.
License approved about 3 months later.
Total time was about 4 months.
NB. A good holster (approx R750-R1000) + premium SD ammo + lots of range ammo + course with reputable trainer is a must so calculate that into initial outlay.

Reloading can save you a fortune so worth looking into that too - feel free to pm me if you want more detail.

Also look at IDPA at local ranges - good way to get some trigger time and will have lots experienced shooters help you get the basics right.
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Many thanks. I am going to pursue this so if I have questions I might drop a PM to some of the locals :)
 
I'm in CPT (Observatory) and want to start the same process as Bobbin.

Anyone have any recommendations of which shops / ranges I can go through? The only one i've been to is False bay, but ideally i'd like something a bit closer.

Thanks,
 
marine1 said:
Yes, damn those things are dangerous, I had one, what were the IDI thinking? A fully auto machine gun with an open bolt? :confused:
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Lol, I heard about a guy who fell asleep in a chair while on gate guard duty and dropped it - a burst of 3-5 rounds later and he had an entrance and exit wound in one leg, and entrance and exit wound in his privates and an entrance wound in his other leg.
 
jsheed_sa said:
I'm in CPT (Observatory) and want to start the same process as Bobbin.

Anyone have any recommendations of which shops / ranges I can go through? The only one i've been to is False bay, but ideally i'd like something a bit closer.

Thanks,
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City Guns - close to purple turtle.
Speak to Eddie or Mark.
(Dont speak to John if you value your time ;-)
They have a range downstairs.
 
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