Be confident with your firearm.

Update on New Training Program

Since being forced to stop assessing the FGASA ARH as from the end of 2021 we have developed a new training program aligned to international firearm training standards.

This program, named ARQ or Advanced Rifle Qualification, has been developed by Professional Firearm Instructors to ensure that candidates develop the best possible reflexive competencies to ensure they can handle a potentially life-threatening encounter with a dangerous animals without endangering the lives of their guests. The major focus on this program is accurate shooting rather than speed although certain exercises are required to be completed within a specific time-frame.

This program has already been tested and used by guides at several Lodges and has been well received and we have received positive feedback. On successful completion, we issue our own certificate and grade as basic, intermediate, or advanced depending on what was achieved.

We have been trying for the past four years to get this program accepted and ratified by QCTO. We have finally got a breakthrough and the application has recently been submitted. We are hoping that it will be seen as a benefit for the industry and once registered, will be able to be run by qualified firearm trainers.

Anyone who is already a qualified trail guides, or not involved with FGASA, is welcome to contact us to try out this program.
If you are interested in doing the ARQ program or learning more about it, please contact:

Jenny at the office on: admin@fimase.co.za or 063 236 9347 for further details.