The world of precision shooting is full of myths and I have heard my fair share of them. Some of them are absolutely outrageous, while others are almost believable, and once in a while, they’re true. Do snipers hold their breath to stabilize themselves when taking a shot? Snipers do not hold their breath when…
I overheard a conversation at the gun shop the other day, the customer asked his friend why snipers don’t use silencers. His friends replied that a silencer on a sniper rifle would be pointless because silencers don’t actually silence the gunshot. He was correct to say that they don’t completely silence the shot, but that’s…
According to a local lawyer who has researched the firearm licensing process in South Africa, the majority of firearm license refusals were because of “lack of motivation” or “failure to convince the registrar”. This highlights the importance of the motivation letter, which really is your only opportunity to convince the registrar that you truly need…
Writing a motivation letter for a firearm license is incredibly important. You want the letter to be short enough that it is easy to read and understand, but at the same time, it must include detailed reasons why the registrar should approve the firearm license. To write a motivation letter for occassional hunting, you will…
Many tourists worry about South Africa’s high crime rate, and often ask if tourists are allowed to carry guns in South Africa. I was quite surprised to know that it is actually possible, despite what most people say. Tourists can carry guns in South Africa if they have been granted a temporary import permit for…
I have always been relatively versed about limits on ammunition in South Africa, however, the details confused me and it seemed like there were a lot of loopholes and grey areas in this regard. It was only until last week when I was asked about some of these loopholes, was I compelled to do the…
Many think of the AK-47 as a symbol of gangs and terrorists, and the moment an AK-47 is spotted in public, it might not be unreasonable to think that it’s illegal. However, this infamous firearm is sought out by many sincere collectors and sport shooters for its incredible history, ease of use, affordability, and reliability….
In many ways, the South African law’s on firearms is very strict, and in others, it is quite relaxed and fair. One example is with regard to the carrying of a firearm in public. Many countries have completely banned citizens from carrying a firearm in public, which brings many to ask, “can I carry a…
I have always thought that getting a firearm license is expensive. Still, when I decided to embark on the journey over 10 years ago, I realized that it was pretty affordable and well worth the investment. I recently decided to dig and find out what the cost is today, and I am excited to share…
I was recently chatting with a family friend when he asked about my shooting hobby. I showed him a few photos, and he was shocked to see that I had a silencer on my rifle. His instant response was: “Aren’t silencers illegal in South Africa??” I felt compelled to explain why silencers are legal in…
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