The New South African Firearms Control Act - How it Affects citizens
From: South African Firearm Forum
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Common Questions and Answers
If you think you cannot do anything to protect your firearm ownership future, think again, read this and discover what you can do.
How does the Firearm Act impact on all South Africans?
There are aspects of this Act which also affect those who do not own firearms. These include:
-The right for the Police to search any premises, vehicle or persons without a search warrant.
-allows the taking of finger prints and DNA samples without charges being laid.
-If an unlicenced firearm or ammunition is found on your premises, you are presumed guilty and must prove innocence.
-You do not have the right to silence.
How many firearms will we be allowed to have?
-Self-defense:- One handgun.
-Restricted self-defense:- (must prove that a handgun is insufficient) one shotgun not automatic or semi-automatic rifle.
-Occasional hunter or sports person:- Four in total including any for self-defense. Limited to maximum two handguns and no semi auto rifles or shotguns.
-Dedicated sports person, hunter or collector:- Not limited provided need is proven.
Will I lose any of my existing firearms?
-Yes, if you possess firearms in excess of those permitted above these firearms will be declared "excess" and must be disposed of within 60 days.
Is there anything else I will lose?
-Yes. Certain parts of firearms (frames, slides, receivers, actions) will now be deemed to be firearms and must be licensed. These licences will be included as part of the limits imposed.
Will ammunition be limited?
-Yes, as well as primers which will now be considered to be ammunition.
-You may not have more than 200 rounds or 2400 primers per licence in your possession at any time
From: South African Firearm Forum
SAFirearmForum-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Common Questions and Answers
If you think you cannot do anything to protect your firearm ownership future, think again, read this and discover what you can do.
How does the Firearm Act impact on all South Africans?
There are aspects of this Act which also affect those who do not own firearms. These include:
-The right for the Police to search any premises, vehicle or persons without a search warrant.
-allows the taking of finger prints and DNA samples without charges being laid.
-If an unlicenced firearm or ammunition is found on your premises, you are presumed guilty and must prove innocence.
-You do not have the right to silence.
How many firearms will we be allowed to have?
-Self-defense:- One handgun.
-Restricted self-defense:- (must prove that a handgun is insufficient) one shotgun not automatic or semi-automatic rifle.
-Occasional hunter or sports person:- Four in total including any for self-defense. Limited to maximum two handguns and no semi auto rifles or shotguns.
-Dedicated sports person, hunter or collector:- Not limited provided need is proven.
Will I lose any of my existing firearms?
-Yes, if you possess firearms in excess of those permitted above these firearms will be declared "excess" and must be disposed of within 60 days.
Is there anything else I will lose?
-Yes. Certain parts of firearms (frames, slides, receivers, actions) will now be deemed to be firearms and must be licensed. These licences will be included as part of the limits imposed.
Will ammunition be limited?
-Yes, as well as primers which will now be considered to be ammunition.
-You may not have more than 200 rounds or 2400 primers per licence in your possession at any time
