Firearms

[Flex]

I know firearms is a bit of a touchy subject. But I believe if regulated, controlled, used and handled correctly then it is a very good thing, both for self defense as well as Sport Shooting.

Long story short, I decided to get my firearm license and competency after I was held up in my house with my family.

I use my Pistol for EDC (every day carry), as well as sport shooting.
What is your opinions or thoughts?

Here is my CZ 75 p07 Duty Gen2. Share if you have your own

 

[DarkStarZA]

Small little knit-pick.

That is officially called a CZ P-07. The "Gen2" is simply added in conversation to distinguish it from the first one. Then the "Gen2" is also not a 75 and not a Duty. The gen1 P-07 was still called a CZ 75 P-07 Duty, but with the gen2 they wanted to establishes the p-series (P-01, p-07, P-09) as its own range. They also dropped the Duty moniker to shorten the name.


Now to what I've got.

A 1980s copy of a 9mmP Browing Hi-Power made by FEG with a very unique manufacturing story.
A 1940s .22 rifle made by the Lee-Enfield factory in Australia from surplus .303 barrels.
A 1899 .303 rifle that was rebuilt in the 1930s with spares from al least 3 different types of .303 rifles.

9mmP is my Every Day Carry but is a bit heavy so also interested in getting a P-07, the .22 is for plinking (target shooting) at the range and the .303 for Lee-Enfield club competition shoots.

 

[Flex]

Small little knit-pick.

That is officially called a CZ P-07. The "Gen2" is simply added in conversation to distinguish it from the first one. Then the "Gen2" is also not a 75 and not a Duty. The gen1 P-07 was still called a CZ 75 P-07 Duty, but with the gen2 they wanted to establishes the p-series (P-01, p-07, P-09) as its own range. They also dropped the Duty moniker to shorten the name.


Now to what I've got.

A 1980s copy of a 9mmP Browing Hi-Power made by FEG with a very unique manufacturing story.
A 1940s .22 rifle made by the Lee-Enfield factory in Australia from surplus .303 barrels.
A 1899 .303 rifle that was rebuilt in the 1930s with spares from al least 3 different types of .303 rifles.

9mmP is my Every Day Carry but is a bit heavy so also interested in getting a P-07, the .22 is for plinking (target shooting) at the range and the .303 for Lee-Enfield club competition shoots.

Ahh Thank you very much for clearing that up ! I have seen people naming it differently on so many places and always wondered what was correct. And what you said makes lots of sense! =D If you ever want to shoot the CZ just shout

 

[TechThief]

What is required to get a gun license? I always liked guns and I think if used in self-defense, their use is justified, as long as none dies.

 

[mk786]

[MENTION=16362]Flex[/MENTION] Nice piece you have there! I've been wanting to get a firearm for a while now but the process to apply just puts me off.

 

[Flex]

What is required to get a gun license? I always liked guns and I think if used in self-defense, their use is justified, as long as none dies.

You need to have you competency for the Kind of gun you are applying for, and then a motivation

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[MENTION=16362]Flex[/MENTION] Nice piece you have there! I've been wanting to get a firearm for a while now but the process to apply just puts me off.

It is just going to get worse and worse. So better now than waiting even longer

 

[mk786]

It is just going to get worse and worse. So better now than waiting even longer

Do I need to buy a firearm first before I apply?

There was talk of a firearms ban when all the cop killings were taking place but I doubt that's going to happen.

 

[DarkStarZA]

Getting a licence is not difficult, it just takes a bit of effort and a lot of waiting.

First thing is to get your competency certification from an accredited training provider. You need to do one on knowledge of the firearms control act and then one or more for handgun, shotgun, bolt action rifle and/or self loading rifle (semi-automatic). I would recommend getting all/as many as you can afford at once, even if you don't plan on getting a firearm of that type now. Competency certification never expires. Once the bug bites you, you will want more

Then you need to decide on what you want and go and buy the firearm. When you apply for a licence you need to provide the serial number of the firearm as part of the application. The gunshop will keep it for you until you get the licence. A good idea is to buy it from a shop with an on-site range. That way you can go shoot it while you wait for your licence as you own it, you just cant take it home yet.

Then you need to apply for your competency with SAPS for the type of firearm using the certificate you obtained above. SAPS will issue you with competency that is valid for a specific time period based on the firearm you own.

Then you need to apply for the firearm licence for the category you requires. These include self defense, occasional hunting/sport shooting and dedicated hunting/sport shooting. You need to provide a good motivation as to why you need the firearm. The dedicated licences have additional requirements so I wont go into that now.

Licences are valid as follow: 5 year for self defense, and 10 years for the two hunting/sport types. Your SAPS competency also remain valid for the duration of your firearm licence.

You can submit your applications for your SAPS competency and firearm licence at the same time. The waiting periods vary greatly though, sometimes taking up to 6 months from application till you get your licence card.

Go talk to your local gunshop to explain the process a bit more and assist you when it comes to buying and licencing. You can also PM me if you have questions.

 

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Has anyone used a 1911? I'd love to try one out, it seems like a good workhorse and easy to maintain, without sacrificing much.

I've shot a CZ at the firing range at Atterbury Value Mart, it's a really nice weapon IMO.

 

[Flex]

Getting a licence is not difficult, it just takes a bit of effort and a lot of waiting.

First thing is to get your competency certification from an accredited training provider. You need to do one on knowledge of the firearms control act and then one or more for handgun, shotgun, bolt action rifle and/or self loading rifle (semi-automatic). I would recommend getting all/as many as you can afford at once, even if you don't plan on getting a firearm of that type now. Competency certification never expires. Once the bug bites you, you will want more

Then you need to decide on what you want and go and buy the firearm. When you apply for a licence you need to provide the serial number of the firearm as part of the application. The gunshop will keep it for you until you get the licence. A good idea is to buy it from a shop with an on-site range. That way you can go shoot it while you wait for your licence as you own it, you just cant take it home yet.

Then you need to apply for your competency with SAPS for the type of firearm using the certificate you obtained above. SAPS will issue you with competency that is valid for a specific time period based on the firearm you own.

Then you need to apply for the firearm licence for the category you requires. These include self defense, occasional hunting/sport shooting and dedicated hunting/sport shooting. You need to provide a good motivation as to why you need the firearm. The dedicated licences have additional requirements so I wont go into that now.

Licences are valid as follow: 5 year for self defense, and 10 years for the two hunting/sport types. Your SAPS competency also remain valid for the duration of your firearm licence.

You can submit your applications for your SAPS competency and firearm licence at the same time. The waiting periods vary greatly though, sometimes taking up to 6 months from application till you get your licence card.

Go talk to your local gunshop to explain the process a bit more and assist you when it comes to buying and licencing. You can also PM me if you have questions.

That is about the best way to lay it out and to explain to to people who do not know the process! Thanks

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Has anyone used a 1911? I'd love to try one out, it seems like a good workhorse and easy to maintain, without sacrificing much.

I've shot a CZ at the firing range at Atterbury Value Mart, it's a really nice weapon IMO.

I have never shot with a 1911. But would love to get one for sport shooting. Seems a bit big and heavy for EDC especially as I don't wear very lose clothing. It really is an iconic pistol!

 

[Flex]

Some great shooting this weekend