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

Chapter 11 : Exemptions

99. Register to be kept by Official Institution

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(1)The head of an Official Institution must keep a register in the prescribed form.

 

(2)The register must contain such particulars as may be prescribed, including—
(a)
(i)in the case of the South African National Defence Force, the particulars of every firearm of a calibre of less than 20 millimeters; or
(ii)in the case of all other Official Institutions, the particulars of every firearm under its control;
(b)the particulars of every employee who, in terms of this Chapter, is allowed to be in possession of a firearm, and the particulars of each such firearm;
(c)the conditions specified in every permit issued in terms of this Chapter;
(d)particulars regarding the disposal, transfer, loss, theft or destruction of firearms contemplated in paragraph (a); and
(e)if a firearm is lost or stolen, particulars regarding the report of the loss or theft to the South African Police Service.

 

(3)All firearms under the control of an Official Institution must bear such identification marks as may be prescribed.