Firearm Competency Training
Hidden Force Ops provides professional firearm competency training aligned with South African Police Service (SAPS) requirements and assessed through PFTC-aligned unit standards. Our training is designed to ensure legal compliance, responsible firearm ownership, and confident, safe firearm handling for both personal and business purposes. All training is conducted in a controlled and professional environment by experienced instructors with operational and industry experience.
Our Firearm Training Services Include
- Firearm competency training (theory and practical)
- Safe handling and firearm safety procedures
- Handgun, rifle, and shotgun competency training
- Preparation for official firearm competency certification
- Competency training for personal use and business purposes
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Our firearm competency training is Ideal For
- First-time firearm licence applicants
- Individuals renewing firearm competency
- Security officers and armed response personnel
- Corporate and private clients requiring compliant firearm training
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Unit Standards Covered Include
• 117705 – Legal Knowledge (Firearms Control Act)
• 119649 – Handgun: Basic Purpose
• 123515 – Handgun: Business Purpose
• 119650 – Rifle: Basic Purpose
• 123511 – Rifle: Business Purpose
• 119652 – Shotgun: Basic Purpose
• 123514 – Shotgun: Business Purpose
• 123516 – Supervise shooting exercises
• 123520 – Supervise firearm training
• 115753 – Conduct outcome-based assessment
Training material and learner guides are aligned with ITA-approved firearm training content to ensure consistency, relevance, and compliance with recognised training standards.
Assessments are conducted using PFTC-aligned unit standards to accurately measure both theoretical knowledge and practical firearm competency.
Training and certification preparation meet SAPS firearm competency requirements to support lawful, responsible firearm ownership.
Processes are structured to support lawful firearm licence applications by ensuring learners are properly prepared for regulatory submission.
Professional firearm competency training
Hidden Force Ops is committed to delivering structured, compliant, and professional firearm competency training, ensuring every learner is properly prepared to meet legal, safety, and competency standards in South Africa.