Dear Members,



We have just received a letter from SAPOL which notify's us of a system process change in relation to new applications for Firearms Licences and variation applications for existing licensees commencing Wednesday 5th December 2018 (THIS IS TOMORROW).



In effect – a fee will be collected up front (equivalent to 1 years licence fee or the actual fee for a variation) at the police station. If the licence is approved the fee is converted to a one year licence term upon approval of a new licence or result in the issue of a new photo licence for a variation application.

Where an application is rejected or not approved, no refund will be given.



Quote "Please be advised as of 5 December 2018 persons wishing to apply for a firearms licence or a variation to an existing licence will be required to pay the relevant fee at the time of lodging the application. Currently these fees are $85 for a new licence and $51 for a variation. Where an application is accepted, the fee will be converted to a one year licence term upon approval of a new licence (PD303, RF1637) or result in the issue of a new photo licence for a variation application (PD307). Where an application is rejected or not approved, no refund will be given."



Regards,

James Reeves.

Executive Officer SSAA (SA)