Hollowpoint bullets are quite a controversial topic in society today. They have been referred to as inhumane “zombie stoppers” by the media. This stigma has led to many questions about the legality of this type of ammunition, especially in South Africa. But are hollow points really illegal? According to the Firearms Control Act, it is…
Getting a firearm license can seem like a daunting task. That’s because it is! But don’t stress, I (and millions of others) have done it multiple times. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process, step by step, and provide some valuable resources that will make your application and smooth as possible. So, how…
The Firearms Control Act defines different categories of licensing, leading many to conclude that using a firearm for a purpose other than what the firearm was licensed for is against the law. The most controversial case is the carrying of a section 15 handgun licensed for the purpose of occasional sport shooting for the purposes…
After recently obtaining my first firearm for self-defense, I became curious as to what other options are available to me as a South African with regards to firearm ownership. I have since researched other options at my disposal for sport shooting, hunting, and recreational shooting. If you are reading this post, it is likely that…
In South Africa, one of the prerequisites for being issued a firearm license is to have a safe installed in accordance with the SAPS gun safe requirements. When applying for a firearm license, a police officer will come to your house to inspect your safe to make sure it is adequate. So before installing a…
Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ll know Sig Sauer has been making some of the most sought-after handguns in the world. Until they made the Sig SP2022, the handgun that some refer to as the P226’s bastard child. But is it really deserving of that name? Is the SP2022 any good? The…
Writing a good firearm license motivation letter is paramount to getting your application approved. The registrar, the “decision-maker”, will exploit any excuse to refuse your application, so you need to be sure you cover all your bases. A motivation letter should be around two to three pages long. It should be brief, straight to the…
For Years, the Vortex PST line of riflescopes has been the go-to riflescope for many long-range shooters. I have personally been shooting the PST range of riflescopes since the first generation of PST’s were released and have considered them the absolute best value for money until now. Vortex recently released the Strike Eagle 5-25 x…
I recently read an article about warning shots in South Africa. I was shocked at some of the advice given by police officials. One police officer made a blanket statement to an online newspaper that South Africans can fire warning shots at robbers. In my opinion, that statement is way too general. It can easily…
Personally, I am a staunch believer in carrying a firearm every day, wherever I go, it’s just part of my culture and belief system. Unfortunately, I also love to travel, and this presents an obvious problem for people like me. Can I fly with my handgun in South Africa? According to SAA’s website, you can…
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