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 […]
Man comes to the rescue of neighbour, shoots and kills intruder with friend’s shotgun
Are you allowed to defend your neighbour with a firearm that does not belong to you? Consider the following incident and what our legal experts have to say about it. One of Firearms Guardian’s lawyers received a panicked phone call in the middle of the night from a client (the defender) who found himself in […]
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 […]
Father mauled protecting family from two rogue pitbulls; How to safeguard your family and property from violent dogs
What started out as a casual evening for a family of five, turned into a bloodsoaked brawl with two rogue pitbulls that almost took the life of a young father. Michael Rossouw was brutally mauled and torn apart within an inch of his life whilst protecting his wife and their four month old son from […]
Woman lawfully uses loaded firearm to defend herself from attacker – what women should know about lethal force
Nobody in South Africa is safe from violent crime and violence against women and children, those who are more vulnerable, is on the increase. According to the latest crime statistics, a rape is reported every 12 minutes, and more than 10 women are killed every day. Do these statistics influence the amount of force that […]
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 […]