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 Practical Advice, Real-World Scenarios
Situational Awareness for Dummies
February 14, 2022 1 Comment
Situational Awareness is perhaps the single most important component of Personal Security. Yet it is also perhaps the fundamentally most misunderstood and malpracticed one. Thousands of people become crime…
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In Practical Advice, Training Opportunities
Firearm Training – The Ultimate Grudge Purchase
January 30, 2022 2 Comments
Out of all the grudge purchases people make, firearm training is perhaps the most resented out of the whole lot. Some of this is likely rooted in the fact…
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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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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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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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First published by the Free Market Foundation on 30 July 2021. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Free Market Foundation regards the ability of law-abiding persons to defend themselves, their loved ones,…
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Should it pass, the proposed amendments to the Firearms Control Act (FCA) have potentially dire effects for township communities. Township residents do not have the luxury of high walls,…
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Recently a piece on shooting incidents was doing the rounds. An experienced individual listed his observations on what is likely to really take place in a defensive shooting. Most…