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Simplifying SAPS firearm and competency renewals.
GunCerts provides a secure platform where you can easily generate renewal applications and safely store your firearm-related application information and documents.
Prefer to learn more first? See how GunCerts works, view pricing, or browse guides.
GunCerts guides you through the application process in a simple and straightforward way:
1. Capture your information.
2. Upload your firearm licences, competency certificates, and other relevant documents.
3. GunCerts automatically generates your SAPS application form and supporting document bundle.
Get the App
01
Create your profile
Add the personal details GunCerts needs to prepare a renewal application.
02
Add your firearms and certificates
Upload the documents and reference details needed for your renewal.
03
Generate and submit
Generate the SAPS paperwork bundle, print it, and submit to your DFO.
Fewer mistakes
Guided flow, structured output, and cleaner applications for submission.
More confidence
Keep everything organised and ready when renewal time comes.
Convenience
No traffic jams, no meetings. Do it from the comfort of your home.
"Foolproof. Everything in the right order. The built-in photo capture and data extraction work brilliantly — far better than filling in forms by hand."
Francois
"The process is straightforward and surprisingly quick. Once everything is completed, you just download the application, print it, and submit it. No confusion or unnecessary hassle."
Albert
"The sequence just made sense — I always knew what to do next. It was genuinely pleasant to complete, with everything clearly explained and neatly laid out."
Juanré
"I really dislike the whole firearm licence renewal process — it's usually time-consuming, repetitive, and easy to get wrong. This app made it feel far more manageable and removed a lot of that stress."
Tiaan
Firearm licence renewal (SAPS 518(a))
Firearm renewal application: R249
Competency certificate renewal (SAPS 517(g))
Competency renewal application: R99
Fast capture tools
Scan firearm licence cards and competency certificates, and reduce manual data entry.
Application checklists
Track each requirement so you don't miss anything that is required for your application.
Clean PDF output
Prepare neat, structured application forms and supporting documents that match SAPS requirements.
Encrypted vault
Securely store your firearm licences, competency certificates, and other related information.
GunCerts will initially support the following SAPS application forms for individuals:
- 517(g): Competency certificate renewal (Possession of Firearms only).
- 518(a): Firearm licence renewal (Section 13, 15 & 16 only).
We will add additional SAPS application forms based on feedback from you.
No. GunCerts is an independent tool that helps you prepare your SAPS application form and supporting documents bundle before submitting to your local SAPS station.
Core features work offline. You will need to be online to process payment. You will also need to be online if you store your photos or other documents in the cloud.
Yes. You can view GunCerts tutorials on our YouTube channel.
Have other questions? View additional FAQs or get in touch via our support page.
GunCerts is designed with POPIA requirements in mind and aims to minimise unnecessary data collection. Your information stays under your control, with transparency around permissions and how data is used.
Core commitments
- We don't ask you to provide more data than is needed for SAPS firearm-related applications.
- We explain device permissions clearly before you enable them.
- You have complete control over what you store and export.
Privacy commitments
- Your firearm-related application data and supporting documents remain under your control on your device.
- We do not process or store your payment card details.
- Read the full Privacy Policy to understand how data, payments, and rights are handled.