Firearm Proficiency

Proficiency is step number one

Let us guide you through the unit standards required to start the firearm licensing process. Completing your proficiency entails collecting your training manuals from our shop. This can either be done purchasing your books in store, or by having your books sent to your doorstep via courier.

Once you have received your books, you will need to complete the user-friendly open book test in the comfort of your own home. Each unit standard has an open book test which needs to be completed in black pen. The books are designed in a way that draws your attention to the relevant sections in the book, without having to aimlessly page back and forth, searching for answers.
Once you have completed your open-book tests, you will need to book your date for the closed-book test and practical shoot. This is done by contacting us via phone, WhatsApp or email. We will then send you a list of all the available class dates. You can select the date that works best for you.

On the day of the class, we meet at our offices at 10am. We start the day with a friendly introduction and then ease into the workshop, transitioning into the closed-book test. Once we have concluded the closed book test, we have a short break. Then it’s off to the shooting range for some fun! We are in the process of constructing our own on-site indoor shooting range. While the construction process is underway, we make use of two nearby shooting ranges.

Once we arrive at the range, we ease into a relaxed firearm training session. You will be taught the ins and outs of practical firearm safety and how to effectively handle and use the firearm of your choice. Our instructors are patient and have a deep understanding of people and the different ways in which they learn. Our classes are small, ensuring that you received the personal attention that you deserve. Another big benefit of holding such small classes is that we conclude the entire session on a single day, meaning that you don’t have to put in multiple days of leave or leave the kids and pets at home for too long.

We encourage questions and teach more than what is required. It is important for us that you know everything and leaves nothing to chance.

We offer a variety of the most popular unit standards necessary for you to obtain and license your desired firearms. Please note that the “Knowledge of the firearms control Act” is required for the other unit standards to be valid.

We offer the following basic accredited unit standards

Demonstrate knowledge of the firearms control Act – R600
Unit Standard 117705

Handle and use a Handgun – R1550
Unit Standard 119649

Handle and use a manually operated rifle or carbine – R1550
Unit Standard 119651

Handle and use a self-loading rifle or carbine – R1550
Unit Standard 119650

Handle and use a Shotgun – R1550
Unit Standard 119652

We also offer the following business unit standards

Handle and use a Handgun for Business Purpose – R1900
Unit Standard 123515

Handle and use a Manually Operated Rifle for Business Purpose – R1900
Unit Standard 123519

Handle and use a Self Loading Rifle for Business Purpose – R1900
Unit Standard 123511

Handle and use a Shotgun for Business Purpose – R1900
Unit Standard 123514

In addition to these unit standards, we offer Regulation 21 compliance training to Security professionals. Each year Armed security officers are required by law to complete a Regulation 21 refresher course. We hold small classes whereby we provide the training necessary to remain compliant. We also teach peripheral skills and concepts not contained in the course, at no extra charge.

Regulation 21

– Handgun R1100
– Shotgun R450
– Self Loading rifle R450
– Manually operated rifle R450

Terms & Conditions

• All proficiency training is conducted by Gunnery Arms & Ammo Firearm Training Academy. All monies are paid directly to Gunnery and Gunlicence.co.za is paid on an ad hoc basis for work completed.
• All proficiency training is subject to Gunnery’s refund policy.
• There is a 50% cancellation fee on all proficiency courses, and all proficiency courses will expire after 12 months from date of purchase. No-shows and cancellations within 72 hours of the class will lead to a penalty fee.
• There is a 50% cancellation fee on all proficiency courses, and all proficiency courses will expire after 12 months from date of purchase. No-shows and cancellations within 72 hours of the class will lead to a penalty fee.
• Due to extremely small class size, all cancellations, for whatever reason will carry a R500 re-scheduling fee. This is necessary to make the small classes viable.
• Each student will receive the opportunity to re-write a failed exam for free. Subsequent re-writes will carry a R500 fee.
• Each student will be able to re-shoot at a cost of R500 per module. This is required so that we can keep our initial ammunition cost low.