BPSU

Black Powder Shooting Union of South Africa

Last updated
2 April, 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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Dedicated Sportsman Status

(ONLY when you need a new certificate for
a new licence or renewal applications)

Application Form

Application Criteria and Process

NB. 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.

To renew your DSS Certificate, you have to submit a
complete application again (updated documents from original application)

Requirements for application / Accompanying documents:

Application form with proper motivation (download form above)
Proficiency (training) Certificate complying to Unit Standards for Handle and Use of a Rifle / Handgun / Shotgun / Muzzle Loader
(NOT ONLY Knowledge of the Firearms Act !)
Competency Certificate - Muzzle Loader - COMPULSORY!
Letter from primary club to confirm paid up status for current year
Scores / Proof of attendance for past 12 months (you need 6 points to apply)
Copy of Identity Document
Copy of a valid firearm licence
Proof of payment of R50 into the BPSU bank account
Submit to Secretary of the BPSU for processing

Application for Endorsement from SABU
New licences only

Please note the Endorsement form needs to be submitted to
SABU by the member directly and NOT through the BPSU.
Remember to attach current owner's licence
/ gun shop's detail to your application.

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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

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* NEW *

Updated BPSU Rules

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Upcoming Events

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

Entry Form

* Gauteng Provincial Championship *

* Western Cape Provincial Championship *

* World Championship - USA *
12-18/10/2025
Raton, New Mexico

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Records

BPSU National Records
(updated 25.11.2024)

Pacific Zone Records
(updated 18.03.2024)

Short Range World Records |
Long Range World Records

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* Pacific Zone *

Rules & Format of Pacific Zone Championships 2025

Entry Forms 2025

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Membership

* 2025 *

BPSU Membership Form

SABU Membership Form

Club Affiliation Form

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2025 BPSU Membership Certificates

2025 SABU Membership Certificates

*** 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