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Please review my professional profile and services and kindly contact me to discuss your specific requirements.
Bob Nixon
- Email: bob.nixon45@gmail.com
- Cell: 083 307 0837
- Address: PO Box 1719, Ruimsig, 1732
Professional Profile
I have been involved in the firearm and hunting industries for many years. I have competed in National and International events in both pistol and rifle shooting and am a Dedicated Hunter and Private Collector in accordance with the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000). I hold valid firearm competency certificates for handgun, rifle, shotgun, carbine and Dealer. I am currently a Life Member of one of the recognised Collecting Associations in South Africa.
I have been involved with the drafting of the Firearms Control Act from the time that it was first proposed, and as part of the Collecting fraternity, was instrumental (among others) in formulating the text as it pertained to Collectors specifically. I have been intensely interested in nature and have been to a number of Game Reserves and Private Reserves over the past years. During these visits I have noticed a need for some type of training and education with regard to rifle handling, storage and safekeeping.
With the background that I have, I believe that I can offer benefit to Reserves and assist them to understand both the requirements of the Firearms Control Act as well as assisting in putting in place procedures to ensure that firearm and ammunition control, safekeeping, storage, maintenance and re-licensing is practiced in accordance with the Firearms Control Act and good governance.
Accreditation
I am an accredited Training provider with SASSETA in the following disciplines:
- Supervise firearm training (123520)
- Handle and use a Handgun (119649)
- Handle and use a Handgun for Business purposes (123515)
- Handle and use a manually operated Rifle or carbine (119651)
- Handle and use a Self-loading rifle or carbine (119650)
- Handle and use a Self-loading rifle or carbine for Business purposes (123519)
- Handle and use a shotgun (119652)
- Handle and use a shotgun for Business purposes (123519)
- Range Officer (123516)
- Conduct OBE assessment (115753)
Services
Understanding of the requirements of the Firearms Control Act as it relates specifically to firearms licensed for business purposes:
- Storage
- Ammunition
- Licenses
- Competency certificates
- Relicensing
Regular Firearm training as required by FGASA as well as additional independent training suggestions to cover, among others:
- Advanced Rifle Handling (Basic and ARH)
- Rifle storage
- Ballistics
- Reloading
- Maintenance
Controls with regard to the daily issuing and re-storage of firearms to Rangers and Field Guides
- Inspection
- Sign-in and out
- Handling
- Ammunition
Suggested exercise for Rangers and Field Guides and Night Watchman competency
- Biokinetic routines
- Basic fitness
- Simple exercises for vehicle drivers
- Basic animal behaviour
- Security issues
FGASA
If FGASA Advanced Firearm Handling assessments are required, I can provide all the necessary equipment and documentation to do assessments on-site and complete the necessary documentation.
I offer Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) assessments as per the requirements of Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA) as I am registered as a FGASA Endorsed Training Provider and Assessor. I am a current Member of FGASA (Membership 14931).
Some of my most recent FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) students:
Maintenance and Repairs
I also can offer advice on weather-proofing of firearms to reduce maintenance and potential injury due to wooden stocks cracking caused by excessive oil seepage. I deal with a South African company who are providing weather-proofing finishes for both wood and metal in this regard.
I have access to a certified gunsmith if there is a requirement for repair or maintenance of firearms and may legally transport firearms for this purpose.
I can offer advice on reloading of ammunition to assist in the reduction of costs for training purposes and to allow for more regular firearm training to be conducted. In this regard additional practical courses can be discussed that can be implemented on a regular basis to ensure that Ranges and Field Guides are properly prepared.
Contact Details
If you are interested in any of the above, kindly contact me and I can setup a suggested schedule to discuss your specific requirements.
Cell: +27 (0) 83 307 0837
Email: bob.nixon45@gmail.com