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Firearms and Ammunition.

The smallest caliber allowed is a .243 win. We recommend 7mm, 30-06, 300 Magnum for antelope and 9,3x62 – 375HH minimum for dangerous game. We have an assortment of heavy rifles, light rifles & shotguns available for hire along with ammunition.

South African customs requirements are strictly enforced and you will need the following forms to import firearms.

Export Form 4457
This is a temporary export permit issued by the U.S. Customs office specifically for your firearms. It verifies that you had possession of the firearms prior to departing the Untied States. This form is needed to bring the firearms back into the United States.
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SAPS 520
This is a temporary import/export permit to bring your weapon(s) into South Africa and must be submitted to customs in South Africa
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SAPS Information on Importation of Firearms into South Africa
Review the new requirements to import firearms into South Africa, as published by the South African Police Service.
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You may also apply for your permit in advance. For complete details and requirements click on one of company banners above.

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SAPS 520

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Application Instructions:
1. Should you NOT complete ALL sections as indicated, your application will NOT be approved.

2. Complete the application in BLACK ink only.

3. Not all sections of the form apply, but you must submit all 8 pages.

4. Date format is YYYY-MM-DD

Complete the following sections only:

Page 2: Section D. TYPE OF PERMIT
Check 5. Temporary import or export permit (indicate with an X)

Page 2 : Section E. PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
Complete the whole section from 1 – 25.4
Sections 25.1 to 25.4 must be completed, even if you are traveling alone). These particulars (spouse/partner contact information) are needed in case of an emergency.

Page 4 of 8 : Section G : IMPORT AND/OR EXPORT DETAILS
Complete the section from 1 thru 9.2
NOTE: The date format is YYYY-MM-DD

Page 5 of 8 : Section I : DETAILS OF FIREARMS
Complete all requested details about firearms and ammunition.
Note I - 1.7: "Barrel Serial Number" - not necessary if barrel is solidly connected to the receiver, as are most bolt action rifles, and the receiver has a serial number and the barrel does not have a serial number. This is only necessary if the barrel has a different serial number than the receiver's serial number or if there is no serial number on the receiver and the only serial number is located on the solidly attached barrel, as in some custom made bolt action rifles.

Page 6 of 8 : Section I : DECLARATION BY PERSON WHO IS LAWFULLY IN POSSESSION OF THE FIREARM(S)
Complete Sections 3 thru 4.4
NOTE:
Section 4.1         Fill in the Name
Section 4.2         Fill in the Date (Remember Date Format)
Section 4.3         SIGN the Document
Section 4.4         Fill in Place where you are signing the Document

Page 6 of 8 : Section J : SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
Complete section 1 thru 4
NOTE:
Section 4.1         Fill in your Name
Section 4.2         Fill in the Date (Remember Date Format)
Section 4.3         SIGN the Document
Section 4.4         Fill in Place where you are signing the Document

Should you NOT complete ALL sections as requested; your application will NOT be approved.

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Please refer to the PHASA website for additional information regarding general hunting information in South Africa.

Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa is the leading professional hunting authority optimizing the wildlife and professional hunting potential of South Africa. Benefiting hunters and the community at large, PHASA is committed to conserving the resource base for future generations.

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