According to Chapter 5 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2006, list five (5) requirements that the applicant must meet before being issued a competency certificate.

Question 6: [Chapter 5, Section 9(2)] According to Chapter 5 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, five requirements that an applicant must meet before being issued a competency certificate are: • The applicant must be 21 years or older (unless an exception is granted under Section 9(5)). • The applicant must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident. • The applicant must be a fit and proper person to possess a firearm. • The applicant must not have been convicted of certain offenses listed in the Act. • The applicant must have successfully completed the prescribed training and passed the prescribed test for the specific type of firearm. Question 7: [Chapter 5, Section 9(2)] a) Simon is 17 years old. Is he old enough under normal circumstances to receive a competency certificate? No. Under normal circumstances, an applicant must be 21 years or older to receive a competency certificate. b) In accordance with Chapter 5, Section 9(5), can the Registrar make any exceptions for Simon? If so, please list two examples. Yes, the Registrar can make exceptions. Two examples where an exception might be made for a person under 21 are: • If Simon is a dedicated sport shooter. • If Simon is a dedicated hunter. Question 8: [Chapter 6] May this person license the firearm, being shown, for self-defence? No. Reason: Section 13 of the Act generally provides for a license to possess a handgun for self-defence. A rifle, as shown in the image, is not typically considered an appropriate firearm for self-defence under this section due to its nature and intended use. Question 9: [Chapter 6, Section 13(3)] How many licenses may you hold for self-defence? You may hold one license for self-defence. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.