In terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, a person below the age of 16 years:

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may possess a firearm without a licence even where prior consent of the holder of a licence to possess such firearm, is unreasonably withheld.

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may possess a firearm without a licence with prior consent of the holder of a licence to possess such firearm.

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may not possess a firearm without a licence irrespective of whether prior consent of the holder of a licence to possess such firearm is obtained.

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is an emancipated minor with no legal standing and therefore cannot own a firearm.

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