Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)

Chapter 13 : Inspections

109. Inspection of premises

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(1)A police official or any person authorised by the Registrar may enter any—
(a)place of business of a dealer;
(b)firearm or ammunition factory or place of business of a manufacturer of firearms and ammunition;
(c)place of business of a gunsmith;
(d)place of business of the holder of an import or export permit;
(e)place of business, including any vehicle, vessel or aircraft, of an authorised transporter of firearms and ammunition;
(f)office or premises of an Official Institution which may issue a permit to its employees to possess and use firearms; or
(g)place of business, including any vehicle, vessel or aircraft, of the holder of a licence in respect of firearms used for business purposes referred to in section 20, and conduct such inspection as may be necessary in order to determine whether the requirements and conditions of this Act or of any competency certificate, licence, permit or authorisation issued in terms of this Act are being complied with.

 

(2)The Registrar must comply with such security arrangements as may be agreed upon with the head of the Official Institution in question.