21. The Borrowing of Firearms

21.1 Section 8(1) of the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1969 (Act No 75 of 1969), regulates the use of a firearm belonging to another person.

21.2 The provisions stipulate that:

Only a person who is licensed to possess a firearm, may use the firearm of another licensed firearm owner and only under the following conditions:

21.2.1 He/she must have written permission to use the firearm of a licensed firearm owner.

21.2.2 He/she must be on the property belonging to or legally occupied by the person who gives him/her permission to use the firearm.

21.2.3 The written permission must stipulate the period of time for which the firearm may be used and must contain sufficient details of the firearm.

21.2.4 The person who uses the firearm may not transport the firearm to and from the place where it is intended to be used.