Firearms Owners South Africa

Our members share an unwavering love of nature and a commitment to the sustainability of our wildlife for generations to come. We hunt with compassion and accountability; the protection and sustainability of our wildlife are at our core.

As ambassadors for the tradition of hunting, our members subscribe to this code of conduct that emphasises sustainable, ethical, and humane practices. The principles of this code are founded on our belief that every animal is a living creature and should not suffer unnecessarily.

Humane and sustainable hunting requires skilful attention to detail. We shoot only when it is safe to do so, when the target is within range, and when the animal or bird can be recovered for good use.

In upholding the highest standards of safety and respecting environmental conservation ordinances, our members must:

follow all protocols of the provincial ordinances related to hunting;

respect the environment, including fauna and flora in all forms;

prioritise the safety of people and animals at all times;

use the most appropriate firearm and ammunition combination for the type and

size of the animal being hunted;

only shoot when confident of a killing shot;

recover and use hunted animals in a fully sustainable manner;

respect fellow hunters, landowners, and conservationists;

uphold and strengthen the reputation of hunting as a respected tradition and

acknowledge hunting as a privilege that comes with great responsibility to protect

people, property, and wildlife.

Our members share an unwavering love of firearms, the sport-related shooting thereof, reloading for cost-effective use, and the sharpening of their competitive skills.

We shoot firearms with compassion and accountability in every aspect, whether in solo or group format. As responsible sport shooters, our members subscribe to this code of conduct that emphasises maintainable, principled, and concerned practices. The principles of this code are the ground rules for sport-shooting practices.

In upholding the highest standards of safety and respecting people, lives and livelihoods, property, and the environment, our members will have the appropriate proficiencies, competencies, and licences, and comply with legislation at all times.

As ethical sport shooters, members of Firearm Owners South Africa must:

adhere to the Firearms Control Act of 2000 and all amendments;

adhere to all shooting range rules and regulations;

respect rules, regulations, property, and people;

stay up to date with regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance;

prioritise the safety of people and property at all times;

use the appropriate firearm for the type of sport shooting;

only utilise FOSA targets to apply for Dedicated Status;

respect fellow sport shooters, shooting ranges, property, and rules and regulations;

engage in fair and honest sports practices;

acknowledge firearm ownership as a privilege that comes with great responsibility;

acknowledge that only the FOSA Exco can address the media in any FOSA capacity and

acknowledge that their good standing will result from following the FOSA Code of Conduct.