The experienced team at Lowveld Trails Co. are accredited Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) assessors that conduct Advanced Rifle Handling (ARH) practice and assessments in the Hoedspruit area.
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According to the FGASA standard, Trails Guides are required to successfully complete an ARH assessment, and remain current, in order to conduct guided walks in a dangerous game environment.
The ARH qualification is valid for 3 years, although we encourage Trails Guides to practice shooting as regularly as possible. Each candidate will be required to have the following in place in order to book their ARH assessment:
Those who do not require the FGASA qualification, but are interested in joining purely for practice, or for the experience of handling a rifle are also welcome to book, and will not be required to attain the PFTC Unit Standards.
Each candidate will be required to have an Apprentice Field Guide qualification in place, and will have to attain the required Unit Standards through the Professional Firearm Trainers Council (PFTC) before an ARH assessment may take place. The three Unit Standards are:
Each candidate will additionally have to be a paid-up member of FGASA, and have a valid First Aid Certificate in order to secure an assessment date.
Advanced Rifle Handling Practice & Assessment days are scheduled throughout the year and take place over two consecutive days; on day 1 the focus is on ARH Practice and on day 2, participants complete their FGASA ARH Assessment.
You are welcome to book for both days or for each day individually.
2025 ARH Daily Rates
Practice Day Rate | ZAR 900 /person/day
Assessment Day Rate | ZAR 1 750 /person/day
Rifle Rental Rate | ZAR 1 750 /person/day
2025 Scheduled Dates
18 & 19 Feb | 23 & 24 Apr | 13 & 14 May
03 & 04 Jun| 03 & 04 Sep | 08 & 09 Oct
What you need to know:
The ARH Practice & Assessment is conducted at Moholoholo Shooting Range.
What you need to bring:
5kg backpack, hat, sunscreen, water & light snack. Be sure to wear closed shoes, belt and a button-up shirt.
We will provide you with ear protection.
