Defensive Training Concepts

Basic Firearm Training
2025-01-23 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | SOG Offices, 123 Second Avenue, Florentia, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
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.
The following Unit Standards is relevant:

Typical Firearm:
Unit Standard name:
Handle & Use a…
Unit Standard No:

1
Any revolver or pistol, irrespective of caliber.
Handgun
119649

2
Pump action or double-barrel shotgun
Shotgun
119652

3
A bolt-action hunting rifle
Manually Operated Rifle or Carbine
119651

4
A semi-automatic rifle, e.g. a LM6
Self-loading Rifle or Carbine
119650

5
Any muzzle-loader, irrespective of type or mechanism.
Muzzle-Loading Firearm
243200

The Handle & Use-course is an entry-level course specifically for persons with no or very little knowledge of firearms, as well as for persons applying for competency the first time.
Course Contents: Legal Aspects, Safety, Parts & Functions, Fundamentals of Shooting, Loading & Unloading, Ammunition, Maintenance & Malfunctions, a Practical Evaluation, a Theoretical Exam and a Qualification Shoot.
Course Duration: About 20 hours (Theory: 12 hrs, Practical: 8 hrs) The course normally runs on a Thursday-evening (Theory), Saturday-day (Practical) & Tuesday-evening (Exams) – this is one course. Before attending the class the learner need to work through the training manual and complete the open book exam in the manual.
Cost: R1,450 per person (All inclusive) for the first firearm type, R1,200 if you use your own firearm & ammo), R1,000 per additional firearm type. (Muzzle-Loading – R750 with your own firearm & “ammo”, R1,000 – if we supply. The muzzle-loading prices EXCLUDES the Knowledge of the FCA).
SPECIAL OFFER: Complete the Knowledge of the FCA, Handgun, Shotgun, Hunting Rifle and Semi-auto Rifle for ONLY R3,900-00.
Pre-requisite: None
Equipment: All equipment necessary will be provided, including training manuals, firearms & ammunition*, eye- & ear protection, targets, patches, range fees, etc. It is advisable however that students who already own a handgun, make use of their own firearm.

Range Officer Training
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Gauteng

Basic (Competency Level) Firearm Training
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | SOG Offices, 123 Second Avenue, Florentia, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
This event forms part of the theoretical component of the Basic Firearms Training course. Please note that preregistration is required.
Bring all your completed training manuals with you to the classroom session.

Range Officers Course
2026-02-02 09:00 - 17:00 | SOG Offices, 123 Second Avenue, Florentia, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
We allow entry into our Range Officers Course throughout the year. Please contact our offices for details on how you can become part of the elite team.

Stop the Bleed Course
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:30 | DTC Training Centre, Alberton Indoor Sport Centre, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
Because a person can bleed to death in as little as 2 to 5 minutes, bystander intervention is often critical before professional help arrives. Be a life saver.

Stop the Bleed Course
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 | DTC Training Centre, Alberton Indoor Sport Centre, Alberton, Gauteng, 1449, South Africa
Because a person can bleed to death in as little as 2 to 5 minutes, bystander intervention is often critical before professional help arrives. Be a lifesaver.

CQC Course (Starts 7 April)
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Gauteng
Please click this link for more details and registration options.
https://specops.zohobackstage.com/DTCCQCCourse#/?lang=en
