Can I own a blank gun in South Africa, without a license?

In South Africa, blank guns are legal toown without a license as of current law.Under the Firearms Control Act, blank-firing pistols are not classified as firearms, so you may own and carry them without a licence in South Africa. Many South Africans use blank guns for self-defence, training or firing warning shots; but responsible handling and secure storage are essential, because the muzzle blast can still injure someone at close range.

Are blank guns as loud as real guns?

A blank gun creates a loud sound similar to a real firearm but does not fire a projectile

Do blank guns have recoil?

Yes,blank-firing guns can and do generate recoil, but it is noticeably lighter than that of a live-round firearm. The kick you feel comes from expanding gases pushing against the slide or bolt, even though no bullet leaves the barrel.

Can I legally carry a blank-firing pistol in public within South Africa?

In South Africa, you can legally carry a blank gun concealed in a holster, but the instant you brandish, point, or fire the blank firearm you risk arrest for intimidation or negligent discharge. Handle, store, and transport your blank pistol with the same strict gun-safety discipline you would use for a live-ammunition handgun.

Do blank-firing pistols include a safety switch?

High quality blank guns are engineered to replicate real-steel firearms and usually ship with multiple safety features, including a manual thumb or slide-mounted safety switch and robust internal drop safeties. In contrast, lower-cost starter blank pistols and certain stage revolvers may lack these essential safety switches, so always verify the specs before buying and maintain strict trigger discipline during handling.

Can blank guns fire live rounds?

Blank guns cannot fire live ammunition, their blocked or modified barrels make it impossible for a real bullet to exit the muzzle. Instead, these non-lethal, blank-firing firearms are engineered to operate only with blanks , delivering the muzzle flash and loud report favoured for self-defence training, starter pistols, and film work.

Are a blank guns effective for self-defence?

Blank guns are prized non-lethal self-defence tools; although they launch no projectile, their deafening report and brilliant muzzle flash create instant, powerful intimidation that startles and deters would-be attackers.

How old must you be to purchase a blank gun in South Africa?

To buy blank guns or blanks in South Africa, you must be at least 18 years old.

How do I maintain a blank gun?

Blank gun maintenance starts after every firing session.Maintenance is performed by using either simple methods such as cleaning the firearm with oil or other cleaning solutions or more sophisticated practices such as lubricating moving parts with oil/grease and recoating exposed surfaces with protective finishes. Check out our cleaning & maintainance page: https://neonsales.co.za/collections/cleaning-equipment

Do blank bullets do damage?

Blank cartridges frequently contain a paper, wood or plastic plug called a wad that seals the powder in the case. This wad can cause severe penetrating wounds at close range and bruising at medium ranges.

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Technical build & safety:

The blank guns we stock are all front-venting and chambered in 9x22mm P.A.K..
Their barrels are permanently blocked and, aside from being overtly choked and unrifled, are rated to handle slightly above 5,000 PSI.
By comparison, a standard 9x19mm LUGER cartridge discharges at pressures of 30,000 PSI (and up to 36,000 PSI with +P), which is over five times the pressure rating of blank guns.
These blank guns produce a realistic muzzle flash but do not discharge any projectiles, nor is it legal for them to do so in South Africa.
There is no license required to buy a blank gun in South Africa.

Realistic Blank Gun Replicas of Popular Firearm Models:

Most of our blank firing pistols are detailed replicas of popular firearm patterns such as the GLOCK 19, 19C, 17, 26, BERETTA 92, 84FS, CZ 75, COLT 1911, and WALTHER PPK.

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Authentic Look and Feel of a Real Firearm:

They operate much like a real firearm, with similar controls, magazine loading and insertion, slide racking, semi-automatic firing, spent brass ejection, and slide lock-open on the last round.
Because these pistols replicate real firearms, most fit into the same soft-shell holsters intended for their counterparts. However, due to slight dimensional differences, they may not fit molded hard-shell holsters.

Why NeonSales Is the Best Place in South Africa to Buy Blank Guns?:

We have received thousands of 5-star reviews for our blank guns and offer warranties on them (where applicable). We have over 10 years of experience selling blank firing guns, as such, you can place your order with confidence knowing you are buying reliable, high-quality blank gun products from NeonSales.

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