In 1873 the British colonial authority in Natal attempted to disarm the amaHlubi tribe of their rifles. The amaHlubi refused to surrender their guns, and the British sent soldiers…
“I will never have guns in my house, or allow my children to visit homes that have guns in them.” – Anonymous I have experienced variations of this line…
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In Firearm Rights, General Discussion
Cyril Ramaphosa Wants to Talk to Gun Owners – Caveat Emptor
May 17, 2019 5 Comments
Three weeks ago, during an ANC event at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria, Fred Camphor of SA Hunters questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the state of civilian firearm ownership…
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It is time to change our gun laws – licence the person
May 7, 2019 3 Comments
The Capitalist Party of South Africa’s position regarding firearm ownership rights is a fundamental issue for the party. Firearms for self-defence, and lawful firearm ownership for properly trained and…
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Draft legislation would have removed self-defence as a grounds for owning a gun. If only the police and army have the right to have guns, society would not be…
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In Firearm Rights, General Discussion
The Moral Superiority of Victimhood – a Dangerous Myth
April 26, 2019 Be first to comment
The intended audience for this piece is not gun owners. Although it is useful to be reminded at times why we chose as we did. This is addressed to…
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You all know by now that the ZACP has a strong policy of advocating for legal and responsible firearm ownership. Why? Because you have the right to protect your…
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In Practical Advice, Real-World Scenarios
The Hazards of Online Self-Defence Advice
April 10, 2019 Be first to comment
You’ve probably seen it on Facebook, and in firearm related websites or online forums. A member had an experience or read a newspaper article, and wants to know: can…
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Purple cow profile pictures have been stampeding across social media platforms the past week. The wide propagation of this phenomenon is forcing people to look at the actual names…
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I have suffered from depression for most of my adult life. And probably a significant portion of my childhood, although it was undiagnosed during those years. I received treatment…