First published on Morning Shot on 21 October. I have still not received an answer to the question that led to this piece being written. Silence is sometimes in…
In General Discussion, Practical Advice
You Are Always the First Responder to Your Personal Emergency
November 9, 2021 Be first to comment
You are always the First Responder to your personal crime scene – you cannot outsource responsibility for your personal safety. This reality of course does not stop people from…
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There is no support among the South African public for stricter gun control. At least nobody bothered to register support for it, with 96% of 150 000 comments rejecting…
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Police Minister Bheki Cele claims that guns are “fast becoming South African children’s greatest enemies.” This is the latest attack of foot-in-mouth disease from Cele, who wears his perversely…
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Proposed FCA Amendment Bill – DearSA Results Summary
October 19, 2021 Be first to comment
The Civilian Secretariat for Police invited the public to comment on the proposed Firearms Control Amendment Bill from 21 May to 4 August 2021. During this period Dear South…
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FCA Amendment Bill — an easy fix that will fix nothing
September 29, 2021 2 Comments
Marco van Niekerk writes a heavy-hitting piece about the proposed FCA Amendment Bill, which recently saw a vigorous public participation process and about that runs contrary to the government’s…
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Paratus is running a full-day Handgun Fundamentals course in Somerset West on 28 August. Consistent speed and accuracy, combined with a highly-developed combative mindset is what wins fights. Handgun…
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The comments below were compiled by a Magistrate who wishes to remain anonymous. They submitted it to the Civilian Secretariat for Police, and very kindly made it available for…
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On Saturday, 26 June the Civilian Secretariat for Police (CSP) released the so-called “Wits Report” – its full title Analysis of the Effect of the Firearms Control Act on…
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Critical Evaluation of the FCA Amendment Bill Social-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) The Civilian Secretariat of Police published proposed amendments to the Firearms Control Act of 2000 (FCA) for public…