Section 13 of the South African Firearms Control Act allows individuals to possess a firearm for self-defense, specifically a handgun or a manual shotgun, for personal protection. A person can only hold one firearm licensed under this section, and the license is valid for five years. The application process requires demonstrating a need for self-defense and completing a competency test. 

Key Points:

• Purpose: Section 13 is for self-defense purposes. 

• Firearm Types: You can possess either a handgun (not fully automatic) or a manual shotgun. 

• Limit: You can only have one firearm licensed under this section. 

• Validity: The license is valid for five years. 

• Application: Requires demonstrating a need for self-defense and completing a competency test. 

• Ammunition Limit: You can possess a maximum of 200 rounds of ammunition per firearm.