A few weeks ago, a friend sent me a Facebook post by a well-known firearm and self-defense personality. In this post, the gentleman shared a strong opinion about iron…
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Recent public remarks by Claire Taylor of Gun-Free SA pertaining civilian firearm ownership and self-defence require a brief and impactful response. According to Ms. Taylor “(e)vidence…shows that you are…
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In General Discussion, Practical Advice
Grey Man Malarkey and Overt Tactical Gear
September 1, 2023 1 Comment
Whenever I speak out about the latest dumb thing people are chasing in the name of firearms and all-things-tactical, there is at least one guy who hits me with…
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The proliferation of guns is what is driving the crisis of violent crime and murder in South Africa. At least this is what we are repeatedly told in nearly…
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This article was first published in the Daily Friend on 31 May 2022. Mass casualty events where the actions of one or more violent actors result in the death…
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Everyone in the firearm-owning community seems to presently obsess about “tactical”…everything. Well, perhaps not everyone. But the term has so far departed from its proper use in our lexicon,…
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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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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…