Membership of the Federation provides for each member of your family the chance to practice range shooting as a sport and shooting competitions. Membership is available for adults/seniors (men and women), children, students and veterans (over 65). Membership fees are accordingly determined annually.

(All payments to be made in South African Rand [ZAR])
Main member – R750
Entry fee – R200
Dependent – R200
Student & Pensioner – R400

The principles of amateur hunting is supported and members can practise hunting skills at the range to improve shooting with handguns (pistols and revolvers), air gun (spring and CO2 rifles and handgun), small rifle (.22), large calibre rifles (distances from 25m to 500m at different targets and positions to simulate field conditions), shotguns (shooting sport, shooting clay pigeons) and shotgun hunting (Dry-, wet- and pigeon hunting).

Members can achieve national federation colours in the various sections.

The SA Sport and Hunting Federation is an accredited hunting and sport organisation with the South African Police Service and are allowed to issue dedicated statuses to qualifying members.
For a member to qualify, obtain and remain a dedicated status he/she must:

• Be a paid up member
• Have completed the prescribed course(s).
• Partake in four (4) relevant activities per year, of which two (2) must be official activities of the Federation, which include but not limited to the attendance of meetings, participation in organised competitions, service as organiser or range officer.

The SA Sport and Hunting Federation also requires from a member, who wants an endorsement for a semi-automatic firearm, to be a dedicated member. It applies even if the member does not own more than four (4) firearms. A statement explaining why the member needs the semi-automatic firearm must be attached to the endorsement application.

What is the advantage of having Dedicated Status?
A member who obtained Dedicated Status may be in possession of more than four firearms for hunting and sport shooting purposes. Dedicated Status is suited for hunters and sport shooters that regularly participate in hunting and sport shooting activities. The Firearms Control Act compels accredited associations to have a system in place to issue and manage dedicated status. SA Sport and Hunting Federation members must make sure their activity statuses are completed annually by 31 October, towards maintaining Dedicated Sport Shooter/Hunter Status.

Members that neglect to register activities fail to meet the provisions of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, which will result in the cancellation of their Dedicated Sport/Hunting Status. It has severe consequences for the member. It is the dedicated member's responsibility to make sure his recorded activities are properly displaying on the SASHF's system.

Unique competitions are offered for rifle hunting, bird hunting and bow hunting.

Rifle and Bow Hunting: Hunters hunt without guides and are judged by the amount of ammunition/arrows used, shot placement and the weight or horn length of the species according to established norms.

Shotgun Hunting: Competitions are conducted where various bird species are hunted in three divisions, namely: Dry hunting (guinea fowl and pheasant); Wet hunting (waterfowl); Pigeon hunting. Members can participate in various disciplines, namely: Rifle hunt, shotgun hunt and bow hunt.

The Federation is accredited by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to allocate Dedicated Hunter and Dedicated Sports Shooting status. Competency training is offered in order to obtain these statuses. Range official, hunting and hunting birds assessed courses are also offered, among other things.

Annual recognition for achievement is given at provincial and national level to members for their participation in local and national competitions. Annual inter-provincial hunting and shooting opportunities are offered. All members may also qualify to represent their provinces at the annual national championships. National championships are held in the shotgun hunting, rifle hunting and range sport divisions.