Ihawu Social Shooting Club is a non-profit practical shooting sporting club based in New Germany, Pinetown.
Our objective is to help promote, organize and grow the sport of practical shooting in order to help average
shooters become safe, competent and responsible in the use of firearms.

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KZNPSA

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Ihawu Range Rules and Indemnity

No one is allowed to use the range without completing and signing the range register book and/or accepting the indemnity.
Firearms shall only be loaded at the firing point and with the barrel pointing at the backstop/bullet trap.
Firing point shall not be left with loaded firearms.
Turning around with a loaded firearm is forbidden.
Firearms shall be holstered or put down unloaded whenever shooting is interrupted for scoring, patching, etc. Under no circumstances may firearms be handled whenever anyone is in front of the firing point(s).
Hearing and eye protection must be worn during shooting by shooters and spectators.
Instructions given by the range official/assistant shall be complied with unconditionally.
Persons engaged in shooting shall not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
No one is allowed to shoot any steel plates, poppers with rifles or armor piercing rounds.
Non shooters should remain in the spectators area or a minimum of 10m behind the shooter or range official.
Online registration to take part in shooting events is REQUIRED and due to limited spots available first come first serve will be implemented. Online registration will take place on Practiscore at ihawushooting.com/events

INDEMNITY

By using the range and/or being present on the range, you indemnify and hold harmless the organisers of the shooting range officials/assistants and the Shooting Range/Club from any claims, actions, demands or costs made or which may be made against them and/or any of them and/or persons including their estate and dependents arising out of your participation, use of the range and/or attendance. You waive and abandon any claim which you may have against any of the aforementioned persons arising out of the aforesaid circumstances.

The Ihawu Social Committee

Training Courses

The Ihawu Firearm Center is proud to offer several instructional courses for individuals of all skill levels and the Ihawu Social Sport Shooting Club endorses other courses displayed that are not presented by Ihawu Firearm Center.

Click on the class name below for additional information, price, and schedule.

Dates and times are subject to change.

COMPETENCY

This course is usually run over 3 days. Assessment will take place at the end of the course. An ability to communicate in English at the level of NQF 3 (Standard 8) is required. Copies of evidence of this must be submitted on booking this course. All learners to submit a certified copy of their ID document as well. Please bring a black pen and paper with you.

All courses must be booked and paid for in advance. Regrettably, a cancellation fee will be charged for non-attendance.

Civilian Unit Standard required for civilian ownership. (Handgun, Shotgun, Self-Loading Rifle, and Manually Operated Rifle)
* Legal and 1 Basic Unit Standard – R 1509
* Legal and 2 Basic Unit Standard – R 2119
* Legal and 3 Basic Unit Standard – R 2769
* Legal and 4 Basic Unit Standard – R 3429

Business Purpose Unit Standard required by security & training industry. (Handgun, Shotgun, Self-Loading Rifle, and Manually Operated Rifle)

* Legal and 1 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 2269
* Legal and 2 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 3229
* Legal and 3 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 4189
* Legal and 4 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 5139

To find out more on pricing & bookings email us at admin1@ihawu.net

Handgun Level 1

COURSE COMPRISES OF:

* Fundamentals of shooting
* Draw and fire drills
* Trigger Control
* Mag Changes with/without retention
* Immediate Action Drills and stopping drills
* Multiple target acquisition
* Threat levels and threat analysis
* El Pres Challenge (winner will get 25% of the course value back to spend at Ihawus store)

WHAT TO BRING:

* Handgun
* Appropriate holster and belt
* Mag Pouches
* Eye and Ear protection
* Closed Footwear
* Ammunition (300 Rounds)
* Food and Refreshments

Ammunition bought at Ihawu for the course will receive a 5% discount

COURSE FEE: R500.00

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Handgun Level 2

COURSE COMPRISES OF:

* Draw and fire drills
* Shooting positions
* Firing while moving
* Mag changes with retention mag
* Strong hand and weak hand shooting
* Barricade shooting

WHAT TO BRING:

* Handgun
* Appropriate holster and belt
* Mag Pouches
* Eye and Ear protection
* Closed Footwear
* Ammunition (300 Rounds)
* Food and Refreshments

Ammunition bought at Ihawu for the course will receive a 5% discount

COURSE FEE: R700.00

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Handgun Level 3

COURSE COMPRISES OF:

* 4-Hours of Live Range Instruction
* Light Selection
* Effects of Light
* Light Discipline
* Use of Handheld Lights
* Use of Weapon Lights
* Firearm Manipulation
* Movement
* Use of Cover

WHAT TO BRING:

* Low-Light / No-Light Handgun
* Reliable Semi-Automatic Handgun or Revolver
* Sturdy Handgun Holster and Magazine Holder
* 2 Extra Magazines or Speed Loaders
* 200 Rounds of Handgun Ammunition
* Handheld Light (tactical type)
* Weapon-Mounted Light if available (not a necessity)
* Headlamp
* Hearing Protection and Eye Protection
* Corrective Eyewear if Needed
* Water, Hat, and Weather Appropriate Clothing

COURSE FEE: TBC

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

INSTRUCTORS

The firearm industry is changing, and Ihawu Firearm Centre remains the leader in firearm training and are adapting to ensure that the needs of the industry are met. This means that Instructors will leave the course with a well-rounded background of:

knowledge, practical expertise, and the ability to teach our students.

The Course now includes the following unit standards:

* 123520 – Supervise Firearm Training (Instructors)
* 115753 – Conduct Outcomes-Based Assessment (Assessors)
* 123516 – Supervise Shooting Exercises (Range Officer)
* 116483 – Apply Moral Decision Making and Problem- solving Strategies (Ethics)
* 11870 – Conduct Targeted Training and Development using given Methodologies (Teaching how to teach and present a course)

PRICE: Including the provision of lunch is R15 660.00 (incl. VAT) and excluding the use of firearms and ammunition.

CLASS SIZE: 12 learners only. Bookings on a first-come-first-served basis.

VENUE: Ihawu Firearm Centre

Tactical & Duty Related Course

Please note that the following unit standards, listed below, need to be completed before you can register for the tactical course (unit standards relevant to the firearms you wish to receive tactical unit standards in).

Business Purpose Unit Standard required: (Handgun, Shotgun, Self-Loading Rifle, and Manually Operated Rifle)
* Legal and 1 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 2269
* Legal and 2 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 3229
* Legal and 3 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 4189
* Legal and 4 Business Purposes Unit Standards – R 5139

The following listed below need to be completed before you can register for the tactical course: (unit standards relevant to the firearms you wish to receive tactical unit standards in)
* 119649 handle & use a Handgun
* 119650 handle & use a Self-loading Rifle/Carbine
* 119651 handle & use a Manually Operated Rifle/Carbine
* 119652 handle & use a Shotgun
* 123515 handle & use a Handgun for Business purpose
* 123514 handle & use a Shotgun
* 123511 handle & use a Self-Loading Rifle/Carbine
* 123519 handle & use a Manually Operated Carbine

Tactical & Duty Related Advanced Level Course:
* 123516 Supervising Shooting Exercises (Separate cost – R 1 209.00)
* 123510 Tactical Knowledge
* 123513 Tactical Handgun
* 123512 Tactical Shotgun
* 123518 Tactical Rifle
* 123517 Tactical Shooting Exercises (Separate cost – R 2 885.00)

PRICE: R12 500.000 (incl. VAT) and excluding the use of firearms and ammunition.
COURSE DAYS: 10 days / VENUE: Ihawu Firearm Centre

CPO Body Guard

This Couse is constituted of the Four Foundational Unit Standards of the Close Protection Syllabus. This Foundational Course is the beginning stages towards the Skill Program and alone does not allow one to register as a Close Protection Officer, this requires further Unit Standards, i.e. First Aid Course, Explain the Requirements for becoming a Security Service Provider, which can be undertaken part-time through Ihawu Firearm Centre at an additional cost.

Course Requirements:
* Valid Driver’s Licence (must be a regular driver)
* Business Purpose for Handgun Proficiency Certificate (123515)
* 3 x Certified ID Copies
* 2 x Certified Copies of Highest Qualification achieved
* 1 x Copy Drivers Licence

PRICE: R13 800.00 (incl. VAT)
COURSE DAYS: 10 Days
VENUE: Ihawu Firearm Centre

The Business Purpose Handgun Course can be undertaken at Ihawu Firearm Centre at a cost of R 2269.00

Special Events

The End of year Christmas shoot will happen on Sunday the 4th December at Mapstone, we will start the day with a fun 3 gun shoot which will move onto a BRAAI, and while this is getting going we will hold our AGM, it is important for all Club Members to attend as your presence can have consequences on the future running of the Club with the election of a new Executive Committee for next year. We will the do prize giving and raffle draws while we eat.

Below is a little taste of the custom trophies being handmade.

Range Rules

It is recommended that children below the age 10 not be allowed, all minors must attend while being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will sign all documents and stay with them at all times.

Any weapon should at all times be treated as if it is loaded.
If you remove a gun from a holster, keep it pointed at the backstop at all times.
If you are not ready to fire, keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard.
Be attentive and careful at all times.
If you see a dangerous situation, report it to a range instructor directly.
Never use drugs or alcohol before or during your stay on the range.
All of your weapons must be discharged and safely encased before leaving the shooting area.

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Our Club

The Club makes use of the indoor shooting range housed at the Ihawu Firearm Center in New Germany, where one can shoot during the week between 8am and 4:30pm, and club shoots take place on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month.

There are regular training sessions been held for security companies as well as close protection groups, it can get busy so we recommend between 12pm and 2pm as the best time during a week day to have fun.

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