Are Airguns Considered Firearms in South Africa?
What the Law Says – and What You Should Know Airguns (also called pellet guns or BB guns) are widely owned in South Africa for pest control, recreational shooting, and training. But many people are unsure whether these weapons are considered firearms under South African Law. Can you buy one without a licence? Can you […]
When can the the police declare a person unfit to possess a firearm?
In the article below, Johan Martin Director / Owner at Martin & De Beer Incorporated, provides a comprehensive overview of SAPS National Instruction 8 of 2017: Property and exhibit management, more specifically the investigation and declaration of unfitness to possess a firearm. This article serves as the second part to a previous article by Johan […]
Hollow Point Ammunition and Its Legality in South Africa
Hollow point ammunition has long been a subject of debate in both firearm and legal circles worldwide. Designed primarily for self-defence and law enforcement purposes, hollow point bullets are engineered to expand upon impact, thereby increasing the transferral of energy, while reducing the risk of over-penetration and collateral damage. In South Africa, a country with […]
‘I was falsely accused; Firearms Guardian saved me’
– Client testimonial Moses Nyokong, a businessman, describes how a Firearms Guardian policy saved him from being falsely accused of pointing a firearm at a man following an altercation on his business premises. Fortunately, Firearms Guardian’s specialised legal team stepped in and Moses was acquitted of these false allegations. But don’t just take our word […]
Unlicenced Firearm Used in Self-Defence: What South African Law Says After a Farm Attack
Firearms Guardian has been made aware of a recent incident in the North West province where an unlicenced firearm was used in an act of self-defence during a suspected farm attack. The individual involved now faces charges of murder and the unlawful possession and use of a firearm. We believe this case highlights a crucial […]
What happens to my firearm after it is confiscated by the police following a shooting incident?
In the event that a legally armed firearm owner is forced to use their firearms in a self-defence situation, police protocol dictates that they must temporarily confiscate the firearm in question from the owner and place it in storage for ballistic tests. This fact causes much consternation among firearm owners and many feel dismayed by […]
Hero fatally wounds member of notorious mob in popular Sandton restaurant shootout
Sandton, Johannesburg – March 7: A violent shootout erupted at a popular Sandton restaurant, leaving three men dead and five others wounded. Among the dead was notorious mob figure and businessman Sphamandla Mabonga, who attempted to bypass the restaurant’s strict no-firearms policy alongside two armed bodyguards. According to eyewitness accounts and various reports, Mabonga and […]
Are you allowed to defend your church?
The Firearms Guardian team implores all of our readers to pay careful attention to the following stories that we are about to share. Furthermore, we hope that you heed our well-informed words of expert legal advice regarding legal firearm ownership and the importance of defending your communities. The sad reality that these two stories highlight […]
Pieter van der Westhuizen and the importance of concealed carry
In July 2020, Pieter van der Westhuizen — brother of the late Springbok rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen — acted with bravery and precision when he defended fellow churchgoers from an armed robbery in Wierda Park, Centurion. A former police officer, Pieter used his training and experience to respond decisively in a life-threatening situation […]
Is my Green Card Licence Still Valid?
Written by Mark Mulder – Gunlicence.co.za for Firearmsguardian.co.za Is my green licence still valid?This remains one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive. This is in part due to the fact that this question is not actually as clear cut as some may think. The transition between the Arms & Ammunition Act and […]