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The amendment seeks to prohibit people from legally acquiring a firearm for the purposes of self-defence. Its currently out for public comment.

On Thursday, AfriForum held a conference on the matter, with 21 other organisations including three political parties.

The proposed changes to the firearms control act which include removing self-defence as valid reason to own a gun, is not only illogical, but it could result in more deaths.

"There is no point in being up in arms, and not making your voice heard," says Police Ministry spokesperson Lirandzu Themba.

It has many fired up as it proposes a ban on owning a gun for self-defence purposes, with the DA saying people must protect gun ownership for self-defence as it was the last line of defence for millions of South Africans.

Civil rights groups join mounting calls against changes in the Firearms Act The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service last week called for public comment on a draft of the Firearms Control Amendment Bill. A spent shell leaves a pistol fired by a woman as she takes part in training organised by the women empowerment group Girls on Fire, in Midrand, on 7 February 2021. Picture: MARCO LONGARI/AFP 6 days ago C...

‘A train smash’ – Proposed change to Firearms Act leaves honest citizens worried On Friday night, government released the draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill. If it is signed into law, it could bar South African citizens from obtaining a gun licence for self-defence and hunting. Picture: Pexels.com one hour ago JOHANNESBURG - There are concerns on Monday that a proposed change to the Firearms Control...

Gun Owners of South Africa says draft bill on firearm ownership ban idiocy Various groups, including the South African Arms and Ammunition Dealers Association and the Democratic Alliance (DA), have criticised the proposal. Picture: SAPS 8 days ago CAPE TOWN - The organisation Gun Owners of South Africa said that a proposed ban on firearm ownership for self-defence was the peak of idiocy. The Civilian Secreta...

[LISTEN] You May Soon Not be Allowed to Own a Gun if Your Reason for Applying for a Firearm is Self-Defence May 24, 2021 Gun law expert Martin Hood says the newly revived legislative proposal that will prevent South Africans from getting a firearm licence on the basis that they need the weapon for self-defence is radical and will have far-reaching consequences. There is widespread anger over the legislative proposal drawing condemnation from a number of groups. The Civilian Secretariat for Poli...

(Getty) Firearm ownership is a divisive and emotional issue in South Africa, the police service says in a formal evaluation of the draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill. The proposed law seeks to eliminate firearm licences for self-defence, limiting guns only to hunters and sport shooters. Licensed gun owners suffer because they are targeted for robbery, says the SAPS in a socio-economic impact assessment. Civil society resistance to the proposed changes can be mitigated through education, the ...