Question NW1545 to the Minister of Police
27 August 2020 - NW1545
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
What steps are being taken by the SA Police Service to control institutions that are accredited to issue firearm competency certificates to ensure compliance with all requirements;
Reply:
- The steps, which are taken by the South African Police Service (SAPS), to control institutions that are accredited to issue firearm competency certificates and to ensure compliance with all requirements, are as follows:
o Conducting of annual and ad Doc compliance inspections, at non-official institutions, including firearm training providers, in terms of Section 109 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act ND. 60 of 2000).
- The Minister of Police will decide whether he will make a statement, on this matter.
Reply to question 1545 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
DATE: 2020/08/27
Reply to question 1545 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENRAL BH CELE, MP
DATE: 26/08/2020