Fundamental Firearm Training
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The Basic Firearm Training Course consists of a minimum 2 unit standards: (1) The Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), and (2) at least one of the following: Handle & Use a Handgun, Handle & Use a Shotgun, Handle & Use a Manual Rifle, Handle & Use a Self-loading Rifle, or Handle & Use a Muzzle-loading Firearm.
This course is the minimum required by law for a person applying for competency with the SAPS.
A person need only to complete the Knowledge of the FCA once, even if applying for more than one firearm type. The contents of the “Handle & Use”-series, are identical in terms of content for all the different types of firearms. There are specific differences in certain modules, e.g. Legal Aspects is the same for all types of firearms, where Parts & Functions will be firearm specific.
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“It is the only recognized profession which train students to protect lives by taking another life at the same time. It is also one of the few professions in which the instructor’s competence may be the difference between the life and death or the student or the general public.” – Bruce K. Siddle, in his book Sharpening the Warrior’s Edge.
Defensive Training Concepts specializes in the training of civilians, security and law enforcement personnel in the use of firearms, weapons and tactics. Since its inception, Defensive Training Concepts has seen literally thousands of learners through its doors.