firearm
Firearm owners welcome a SAPS decision on temporary permit system
The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) welcomes an announcement by SAPS that temporary firearm permits will be issued to firearm owners whose licence applications have been approved, but whose licence cards are not yet available. A SAPS directive, signed on 12 September 2022, was sent to[...]
SA Hunters welcomes announcement about expired firearm licences
The South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) welcomes the announcement by SAPS that firearm owners whose licences expired, may now apply for new licences without having to hand in their firearms to the Police for safe keeping while their applications are being processed. This directive follows[...]
A protocol for safety and security against farm attacks
Farm murders have become an almost common occurrence in South Africa making it imperative for the farmer to pay serious attention to safety and security. Free State Agriculture says most farm attacks in the province occur over weekends. According to Wynand Coetzer of the firm The Farm Firearm and[...]
SA Hunters will continue discussions with SAPS for pragmatic approach to firearm legislation
The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) will continue discussions with the SAPS and other authorities to find practical and reasonable solutions for the administrative problems that legal firearm owners experience with the firearm licensing process. The Association is disappointed that the Constitutional Court judgement on 7[...]
Concourt reserves judgement on constitutionality of firearms legislation
The Constitutional Court reserved judgement in the court application by SA Hunters and the Minister of Police on the constitutionality of Sections 24 and 28 of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000). Judgement can be expected anytime between four to twelve weeks from today. Therefore, firearm owners[...]