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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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…
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Bheki Cele’s 2018 Report Card – F for Failure in Five Key Areas
February 27, 2019 2 Comments
Bheki Cele has been our Minister of Police for over a year now. At the time the media trumpeted him as a breath of fresh air, taking over from…
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We get what we deserve – parting shots from a former instructor
February 19, 2019 5 Comments
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato With elections around the corner, and more attention…
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In Firearm Rights, General Discussion
Broken Blue Line 3 – The IRR’s Bombshell Report
November 5, 2018 5 Comments
South Africans should be allowed to own firearms for the purposes of self-defence. Taking away that right in a country with levels of violence as high as South Africa’s…
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In Firearm Rights, General Discussion
A Line in the Sand – Negotiating in Bad Faith
October 22, 2018 3 Comments
Craig’s previous article along this line ran almost a year ago. It turns out that the our views at the time were nearly prophetic. With the leak of proposed…
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Self-Defence Gun Ban – The Government Wants You Murdered
October 17, 2018 39 Comments
“To ensure restricted access to firearms by civilians to ensure public order.” – Draft amendment to the FCA, 2018 I originally considered the title for this piece as Bheki…