Firearm owner shoots and kills three hijackers on the N1

Yet another courageous firearm owner kept his cool under life-threatening pressure during an attempted hijacking on the N1. The following story once again highlights the importance of being legally armed and well trained in South Africa where violent crime is at an all-time high.  According to local reports, the incident took place on 29 October […]

What happens when I inherit a firearm from a deceased relative?

Introduction: With firearms being a large part of many South African households, it often happens that a firearm is left as inheritance when the owner passes away. This can be a complicated and lengthy process, but Firearms Guardian’s lawyers have compiled a guide on exactly what steps to follow if you chose to keep this […]

Man found not-guilty after shooting and killing three hijackers

Firearms Guardian wishes to share the following story with our readers not only as a reminder to the dangers that we face on the roads in South Africa, but also to stress the importance of proper firearm training. A man from Fordsburg, Johannesburg faced three murder charges after he shot and killed three hijackers while […]

Hijacker shot dead by truck driver on N3 at Heidelberg

A truck driver had to make use of his firearm training to protect himself from an armed hijacker who tried to kill him in a violent attempted hijacking. This scenario perfectly demonstrates the need to carry your firearm with you on the road, especially when passing through dangerous areas. The truck driver stopped at a […]

When stray dogs attack

It is not an exceptional circumstance to encounter an aggressive stray dog in a public place or on one’s own property. If you encounter a dog on public property or your own private property and it threatens your life, another’s life or your property, can you use your firearm (or any other means) to destroy […]

A guide to firearm owners: When poachers use dogs when they trespass for illegal hunting

 South African farmers are increasingly confronted by poachers who use dogs in their illegal hunting activities – a growing criminal activity on farms in all provinces. Confronting the culprits has proven to be a challenging endeavour because they are well informed about their rights and use the law to their full benefit, not hesitating to […]

Police gun confiscation after self-defence incident 

A man defends himself and his family only for all his firearms to be confiscated by the police.   Andre was forced to defend himself and his family on his Free State farm last year. While he was enjoying dinner  with his wife and their two young children, he spotted two men wearing balaclavas entering his […]

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