Magnum Shooting Academy

I have been award the highest level of the five Professional designations from SAQA/ P.F.T.C as a Fi****ms Training Counsellor. its been a long journey, thank you to everyone that was involved in this achievement. James Bristow. 😀

CZ BREN 2 - 7.62X39 Cal. Excellent Rifle !

MSA Training - Upcoming courses.
Firearm Instructor - 24-28 August 2026
Tactical L1H - 26-30 Oct 2026
Bookings are open - Contact the MSA Team for the training prospectus, pricing, and entry requirements.
0723487555
[email protected]
www.magnum-sa.co.za
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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS - Level 1/2/3/4/5
PROFESSIONAL -RANGE OFFICER
- Unit Standard 123516
- All Unit Standards in Categories
1, 2, & 3.
- 150 Hours of Range work.
45 Hours Handgun Range.
35 Hours Shotgun Range.
35 Hours SLR Range.
35 Hours MOR Range.
Application
by Member
to Awards
Committee.
Awards
Committee
Recommends
to National
Executive
Boar
- Accumulate 60 (80) points over 36 months on the PFTC point
system. No less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months).
- Accumulate an additional 20 points specific work experiential points.
- 120 Hours of Range work over 36 months or 40 hours per year.
40 Hours Handgun Range.
30 Hours Shotgun Range.
30 Hours SLR Range.
20 Hours MOR Range.
After 36
months a
designation
shall
automatically
be revoked
if a member
has failed to
comply with
the required
CPD points
system.
PROFESSIONAL FI****MS INSTRUCTOR
- All Unit Standards in Categories:
1, 2 & 3 plus Unit Standard
123516 & Unit Standard 123520.
- Experience: minimum of 200
Learners trained in various Unit
Standards.
50 Learners Category 1.
150 Learners Category 2.
50 Learners Category 3.
- Accumulate 80 Points over 36 months on the PFTC point system.
(No less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months.
- Maintain the required PFTC grading for practical shoots
- Accumulate an additional 20 points specific work experiential points
- 120 Hours of theoretical training plus 120 hours of practical
training over 36 months
40 Hours Handgun Training Theory.
40 Hours Handgun Training Practical.
30 Hours Shotgun Training Theory.
30 Hours Shotgun Training Practical.
30 Hours SLR Training Theory.
30 Hours SLR Training Practical.
20 Hours MOR Training Theory.
20 Hours MOR Training Practical.
PROFESSIONAL TACTICAL FI****MS INSTRUCTOR
- All unit standards inCategories 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5.
- 2 Years Verifiable Tactical
Operational experience or 200
learners successfully trained at
Tactical level.
- Accumulate 80 points over 36 months on the PFTC point system.
(No less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months)
- Maintain the required PFTC grading for practical shoots.
- Accumulate an additional 20 specific work experiential points.
- 120 Hours of theoretical training plus 120 hours of practical
training over 36 months.
40 Hours Handgun Tactical or Directly Related Training Theory.
50 Hours Handgun Tactical or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours Shotgun Tactical or Directly Related Training Theory.
30 Hours Shotgun Tactical or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours SLR Tactical or Directly Related Training Theory.
40 Hours SLR Tactical or Directly Related Training Practical.
- Any reference to “Directly Related” would mean any education or
skills developmental multiplier to add to the skills and knowledge
growth of a Tactical Firearm Instructor, such as Unarmed Combat,
Defensive Tactics, less lethal and Riot Control to name but a few.
PROFESSIONAL FI****MS TRAINING SPECIALIST
- Completed the full qualification
50480.
- 500 Learners Trained:
50 Learners Category 2.
150 Learners Category 3.
200 Learners Category 4.
100 Learners Category 5.
- On Cat 5 all Unit Standards
can be done by the individual
except Unit Standard 123520
Supervise Firearm Training (Firearm
Instructor), this will be completed
as an assist to a Firearm Training
Counsellor.
- Accumulate 80 points over 36 months on the PFTC point system.
(No less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months).
- Maintain the required PFTC grading for practical shoots.
- Accumulate an additional 20 points specific work experiential points.
- 120 Hours of theoretical training plus 120 hours of practical
training over 36 months.
40 Hours Handgun or Directly Related Training Theory.
40 Hours Handgun or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours Shotgun or Directly Related Training Theory.
30 Hours Shotgun or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours SLR or Directly Related Training Theory.
30 Hours SLR or Directly Related Training Practical.
20 Hours MOR or Directly Related Training Theory.
20 Hours MOR or Directly Related Training Practical.
- Any reference to “Directly Related” would mean any education or
skill developmental multiplier to add to the skills and knowledge
growth of a seasoned and well experienced Firearm Instructor, such
as Unarmed Combat, Defensive Tactics, less lethal and Riot Control
to name but a few. As well as participation in officially recognised
various sport shooting activities at local, national, and international
levels.
PROFESSIONAL FI****MS TRAINING COUNSELLOR
- All Unit Standards in Categories 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5.
- Must have successfully completed
a PFTC approved Counsellor training
program.
- Have in an excess of 10 years’ verifiable
experience in Fi****ms Training.
- Counsellors are required to attain an
advanced level pass (90%) in all four
categories of, fi****ms, (Handgun,
Shotgun, Manually Operated and
Self-Loading rifles, and carbines),
using a A5 size target. The Tactical
Unit Standard shooting exercises
and times will be used for Counsellors
Grading Shoots.
- Experience: 800 Learners trained
plus 50 Instructors trained on the
Instructor Unit Standard (total 850
Learners).
150 Learners Category 2
200 Learners Category 3
200 Learners Category 4
200 Learners Category 5
50 Unit Standard 123520 Supervise
Fi****ms Training as an Active Assistant
Facilitator to a TCT.
- Accumulate 80 points over 36 months on the PFTC point system.
(No less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months)
- Maintain the required PFTC grading for practical shoots.
- Accumulate an additional 20 points specific work experiential points.
- 120 Hours of theoretical training plus 120 hours of practical
training over 36 months.
40 Hours Handgun or Directly Related Training Theory.
40 Hours Handgun or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours Shotgun or Directly Related Training Theory.
30 Hours Shotgun or Directly Related Training Practical.
30 Hours SLR or Directly Related Training Theory.
30 Hours SLR or Directly Related Training Practical.
20 Hours MOR or Directly Related Training Theory.
20 Hours MOR or Directly Related Training Practical.
- Any reference to Directly Related would mean any:
1. Education or skill developmental multiplier to add to the skills
and knowledge growth of a seasoned and will experienced Firearm
Instructor, such as Unarmed Combat, Defensive Tactics, less
lethal and Riot Control to name but a few.
2. Participation in officially recognised various sport shooting
activities at local, national and international levels.
3. Presentation of workshops or skills builders and verification or
other assistance provided to the or on behalf of the PFTC.
4. The design and development of documentation, programmes
and any advisory or consultation services rendered to or on
behalf of the PFTC.
If you need any advice, contact James Bristow
[email protected]
www.magnum-sa.co.za
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MSA Services / Training & Products available.
Registered Facilitators training in Field 8 - All firearm unit standards and the CPO unit standards in the Safety and Security sector.
Assessing the firearm and SASSETA Unit standards.
Moderating the firearm and SASSETA Unit standards.
Learning Material Developer - LMD - NQF6
International Firearm Trainers Counsellor - I.T.A.
Professional Tactical Fi****ms Instructor Designation - 3.
Professional Fi****ms Training Specialist Designation - 4.
Professional Fi****ms Training Counsellor Designation -5.
Verifier - P.F.T.C Grading shoots.
Private and Company Firearm motivations.
Consultation for Training provider accreditation applications.
Security Risk and Threat assessment for Business / Corporate companies.
Tailor suited / Bespoke Driver Training.
Close Protection / Executive Protection services.
If you need more information regarding any of our services, please contact the MSA Team.
[email protected]
www.magnum-sa.co.za
0723487555 - Jhb - Benoni.
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SASSETA Qualifications have been extended for another 24 Months. This is good news for the learners that want to attend our CPO
(Close Protection Officer) Training.
SASSETA, SAPS, P.F.T.C, Q.C.T.O Accredited
Based in East Rand Jhb
For more details on our courses, please contact the MSA Team.
WA- 0723487555
[email protected]
www.magnum-sa.co.za
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