Decision to hold back Frearms Control Amendment Bill welcomed, government urged to withdraw Bill in its entirety
Outdoor Investment Holdings — the country’s largest importer, wholesaler and retailer of firearms and ammunition — welcomes the decision taken by government to hold back the Firearms Control Amendment Bill and pursue other legislative priorities instead. This commendable decision was proposed by the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police in a meeting yesterday. However, it must be recognised that the Bill has not yet been withdrawn, We call on Minister of Police Bheki Cele to go one step further, and formally remove the Bill from Parliament.