Firearm Training in South Africa
Firearm training in South Africa follows a legal process and Milites Dei Academy adheres to this.
Firstly, the student must receive theory and practical demonstration classes, write formative and summative examinations both theory and shoot practically.
These qualifications or certificates must be issued through the South African Professional Firearm Trainers Council (PFTC).
Secondly, once the student receives these qualifications, the student can apply for a SAPS competency. As the students at the academy will be operatives in the security industry this process is important and specifically the firearm business purpose competencies. Lastly, only accredited qualifications form part of the firearm training at Milites Dei Academy.
The academy also has a service level agreement with an accredited shooting range
The academy also has a service level agreement with an accredited shooting range that is specifically utilized for the firearm practical training and shooting for the examination processes.
The unit standards on offer are:
- 117705 Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act no.60 of2000
- 119649 Handle and Use of a Handgun for Personal Use
- 119650 Handle and Use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Personal Use
- 119651 Handle and Use of a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Personal Use
- 119652 Handle and Use of a Shotgun for Personal Use
- 123515 Handle and Use of a Handgun for Business Purposes
- 123514 Handle and Use of a Shotgun for Business Purposes
- 123511 Handle and Use of a Self-loading Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes
- 123519 Handle and Use of a Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine for Business Purposes
Feedback:
The Contracted Firearm Training Company provides firearm training at Milites Dei Academy. Below, is a short description of how they approach the training not only at Milites Dei Academy but to all their clients:
“Where exactly it all started, I honestly don’t know, but that I am an action shooting fanatic I cannot deny. The running and gunning are in my blood and the overflow I gladly share with any person interested to listen. I am your passionate action shooting boss level trainer. Your unique needs are my priority and my goal is to share my 27 years experience with you on an unforgettable firearms adventure. Our Company is an accredited Training Service Provider that will guide you through the training, competency and license application process and after that will provide or facilitate whatever additional training you may desire. Get on board and join the ride.”