Is a paintball gun legal in South Africa?

In South Africa it is not against the law to protect yourself with a paintball gun, they are lightweight, easy to use and no license is needed for immediate protection.

Can you shoot a paintball gun in your backyard South Africa?

“if you are going to stand in your yard in a suburb shooting at tin targets, for example, this would be illegal, as the discharge of any air rifle or paintball marker is prohibited by local statutes and you could face a fine or even confiscation of your marker.

Is it legal to use a paintball gun for self defense in South Africa?

The Dangerous Weapons Act 2013 act 15 of 2013 and what it means to paintball/ airsoft players in South Africa. The are various rumours that in the new legislation “paintball and airsoft guns can be illegal according to law” well in that same context a butter knife or plastic bag can be as well.

Is CO2 gun legal in South Africa?

Is owning a gas gun legal in South Africa? Although gas guns do not require a firearms licence in South Africa there are provisions in the FCA that treat the use and ownership of gas guns in the same manner as firearms.

Are BB guns legal in South Africa?

Currently South Africa does not require a license for airguns, provided they are below 5.6mm (no energy restriction), but they will still be inspected and the serial numbers recorded in the firearms register by the South African Police (at all International airports) upon entering and leaving South Africa.

Is airsoft a sport in South Africa?

SANPA is therefore seen by definition as a national federation representing paintball and airsoft in South Africa. [The national and recreation] National federations must assume full responsibility for the safety issues within their sport and recreation disciplines.

Is co2 gun legal in South Africa?

How old do you have to be to own an airsoft gun in South Africa?

Any person who desires to possess an airsoft rifle/pistol needs a license from the PNP, and he shall file his application in accordance with PNP Standard Operating Procedure No. 13, which prescribes the procedure to be followed in the licensing of firearms. The minimum age limit of the applicant is 18 years old.

Is a paintball gun an airgun?

What are Paintball Guns? Also known as paintball markers, paintball guns used for shooting in a sport called paintball. They are also known as paintball airguns as they use paintball equipment. They are often CO2 airsoft guns and shoot like real guns.

Is CO2 pistols legal in South Africa?

Do I need a license for a BB gun in South Africa?

Do rubber paintballs hurt?

The balls we use are made of rubber instead of paint. They do not exlpode. They still hurt the same as a normal Paintball.