When you’re in the market for night vision equipment, it’s crucial to know what to prioritize and understand the key factors that make a difference in your night vision experience. Let’s explore the essential considerations when purchasing night vision devices: Specifications that matter IMAGE INTENSIFIER TYPE Recommendation: Gen 2+As a civilian, a Gen 2+ night…
For years, the night vision realm has been tightly gripped by a handful of industry titans. Their exorbitant pricing, influenced in part by rigid US export controls on top-tier night vision equipment and further exacerbated by currency fluctuations, meant that high-quality night vision was a distant dream for most South Africans. Enter OTACON Night Vision….
In South Africa, we’ve long been accustomed to the dominance of industry giants in the multitool market, essentially setting prices according to their whims. However, there’s been a significant shift recently as new players have emerged to challenge the status quo in this multi-million rand industry. Allow me to introduce you to one of these…
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…
