Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)SchedulesSchedule 1 : Transitional provisions1A. Muzzle loading firearms |
| (1) | A person who possesses a muzzle loading firearm must apply within one year from the date of commencement of section 52 of the Firearms Control Amendment Act, 2006, for the relevant competency certificate to possess a muzzle loading firearm in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | No prosecution may be instituted during the period referred to in subitem (1) against any person found in possession of a muzzle loading firearm without having been issued with a relevant competency certificate. |
| (3) | The period referred to in subsection (1) may be extended by the Minister for such period as the Minister may determine by notice in the Gazette. |
| (4) | If the application for a competency certificate has been lodged within the period provided for in subitem (1), or the extended period referred to in subitem (3), the possession of the muzzle loading firearm remains lawful until the application for a competency certificate is decided. |
[Item 1A inserted by section 52 of Act No. 28 of 2006]