<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> In South Africa, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 regulates the ownership of firearms by civilians . Ownership of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking of the applicant, inspection of an owner's premises, and licensing of the weapon by the police introduced in July 2004 . The process is currently undergoing review, as the police are at present, not able to adequately or within reasonable time, process either competency certification, new licences or renewal of existing licences . Minimum waiting period used to exceed 2 years from date of application . The Central Firearms Registry implemented a turnaround strategy that has significantly improved the processing period of new licences . The maximum time allowed to process a licence application is now 90 days . </P> <P> In South Africa, citizens or permanent residents who wish to own firearms are required to obtain a licence . </P>

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