Here we go again. Strong rumours about impending FCA amendments abound. Amendments that will supposedly make it even harder for South Africans to licence firearms. The CFR are already…
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Bheki Cele was perhaps the most eagerly anticipated Minister of Police in recent memory. When his position was announced a friend asked me how I felt about it. “I…
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Another day, another new Minister of Police. A lot of people hoped that Bheki Cele would be a breath of fresh air. Instead he turned out to be more…
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The truth is like poetry. And most people fucking hate poetry. This is not going to be the usual Paratus post. Instead of talking about guns and firearm…
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The Arms & Ammunition Act 75 of 1969 saved lives
February 27, 2018 Be first to comment
“All the scientific evidence shows that licensed firearms are an overall benefit in the fight against criminal violence. Yet, despite them causing a reduction in murder rates, it…
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So, various observers and analysts privately agree that they foresee the South African Police Service undergoing a major reorganization within the next 5 to 10 years. They express opinions…
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Wednesday 7 February 2018 is primed to be a significant day for South African gun owners. It is the day on which the Constitutional Court will decide on the…
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By now it is common knowledge within the firearm-owning community that Gun-Free South Africa has applied to the Constitutional Court to become amicus curiae (or “friend of the court”)…
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South African gun owners: it is time to become political
January 12, 2018 2 Comments
Most people do not enjoy being overly political. We see politics as a dirty game mostly played by dishonest people. But politics is like the devil: just because you…
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Since Gun Free South Africa is this week’s hot topic, it is prudent that we take a closer look at some of their favourite fallacies of logic. GFSA’s self-stated…