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Last updated 14-Nov-2025

Affiliated to:
Muzzle Loader Associations International Confederation (MLAIC)
South African Bisley Union (SABU)

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Recognised by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC),
South African Shooting Sports Confederation (SASSCo) and South African Bisley Union (SABU)

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Membership

2025

2025 BPSU Membership Certificates

2025 SABU Membership Certificates

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BPSU Membership Form

SABU Membership Form

Club Affiliation Form

Events

BPSU National Championship
11-12 April 2025 (Atlantis)
5 May 2025 (Gauteng)

Results

Gauteng Provincial Championship
11 October 2025 (Danielsrus Shooting Range)

Results

Western Cape Provincial Championship
7-8 November 2025 (Atlantis)

Results

MLAIC World Long-Range Championship - USA
12-18/10/2025
Raton, New Mexico

Results

 

Application for Dedicated Sportsman

New and renewal applications - submit a complete application to the BPSU secretary for processing.

PLEASE read the following document carefully before applying:

Application Criteria and Process

SABU CFAR Nr 1300040

!!! Please note: !!! It remains the applicant's responsibility to submit a list of attendances at approved shoots.
This will be checked against the official results on the website(s).

Dedicated Status for the purpose of firearm licences or renewals is not automatic.
You need to go through the application process to obtain a (new) certificate that will confirm your active status.

Forms

Application Form

(Refer to list of required documents below and submit to BPSU Secretary)

Application Form for Endorsement (New licences only)
(Submit directly to SABU. Remember to attach a copy of the licence of the current owner.)

Process

1. Application form with proper motivation -Application Form
2. Letter from primary BPSU affiliated club to confirm your paid-up status for the current year - you need to request this information from your Club Chairman/Secretary
3. Copies of all previous Dedicated Sportsman Certificate (if any)
4. Copy of Proficiency / training Certificate complying with Unit Standards for “Handle and Use of a Rifle”. 
Training must have included practical shooting (NOT ONLY Knowledge of the Firearms Act!)
5. Copy of Competency Certificate
6. Copy of valid Firearm Licence(s)
7. List of participation at events other than BPSU shoots which are not captured on the BPSU website (e.g. International events)
8. Copy of ID document
9. Forward ALL required documents to the BPSU secretary for processing

BPSU Rules

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Records

BPSU National Records
(updated 18.03.2024)

Pacific Zone Records
(updated 18.03.2024)

Short-Range World Records

Long-Range World Records

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Pacific Zone

Rules & Format -
Pacific Zone Championships 2025

Entry Forms 2025

Results

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Drug-free Sport

World Anti-Doping Agency

South African Institute for Drug-free Sport Website

2024 List of Prohibited Substances

Check your Meds Online

More information

*** Muzzle Loading Firearms Proficiency / Competency Training ***

False Bay Training Academy - Cape Town
Tel: 021 782 0107 / 021 300 1176
GPS Sales and Training (Pty) Ltd - Worcester
Tel: 023 342 8112
Guns N Roses - Cape Town
Tel: 084 429 4935 (Werner)
Honey Badger Training Academy - Randburg
Tel: 063 447 4979
Industry Quality Consultants - Bloemfontein Tel: 079 329 3472
International Training Academy - Krugersdorp
Tel: 011 955 6775
Lyttelton Firearm Training Centre
Tel: 082 499 1842