Category: News
Firearm Amnesty, GunSite™ South Africa’s interpretation
“Ms Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, Secretary of Police has requested that firearms organisations communicate a message of support for the amnesty as a measure to ensure responsible firearm ownership to firearms owners and the public.” The Minister of Police has by means of a publication in the Government Gazette, declared an Amnesty for a period of 90 [...]
Sabre Defence add gas piston AR15 rifles to their line
Introducing the Sabre Gas Piston rifles Let the industry buzz begin: Sabre Defence has just upgraded three of our top carbines with a new state-of-the-art piston system that experts are already calling the best in the business. This historic breakthrough improves weapon function and reliability in dusty desert conditions, minimizing the need for cleaning due to carbon fouling. The [...]
Smith & Wesson M&P9 Pistol Named Best in Class By Gun Tests Magazine
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. February 10, 2010 – Smith & Wesson, the legendary 158-year old firearms maker, announced that the company’s Military & Police (M&P) pistol was recently named “Best in Class” for 2009 by Gun Tests Magazine. At the end of each year, Gun Tests Magazine surveys the work of its testing staff to review those [...]
Smith & Wesson Introduces New BODYGUARD Line
Debuted last week at the 2010 Shooting Hunting & Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the BODYGUARDS combine the latest advancements in laser technologies with Smith & Wesson’s innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. The new BODYGUARD line features a uniquely designed compact frame, an integrated INSIGHT laser and several other new high-tech advantages. [...]
British troops get new Sharpshooter – The L129A1
British soldiers in Afghanistan will be issued with a new infantry combat rifle for the first time in 20 years, the Ministry of Defence announced today. More than 400 Sharpshooter rifles, which fire a 7.62mm round, are being purchased as part of a £1.5million ‘urgent operational requirement’. The first batch of the U.S.-made rifles will [...]
Benelli MR1
Benelli MR1 Performs the first time, every time. A self defense rifle has to perform the first time, every time. The ultra-reliable A.R.G.O. system incorporated into the new Benelli MR1 does it for the U.S. military, and makes the MR1 the best home defence rifle available. MR1 self defense guns are chambered in 5.56 mm NATO [...]
Gun Owners of South Africa (GOSA) Press Release : Destruction of Firearms
Gun Owners of South Africa (GOSA) appreciates the olive branch held out to this country’s gun owners by the Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Mthethwa, on 15 January 2010, as over 80,611 firearms were destroyed at Arcellor Mittal Steel in Vereeniging, Gauteng. With unusual candour the Minister of Police remarked: “We hold a firm view [...]
Having difficulty logging into the forums?
If you haven’t noticed a few subtle changes recently, this one you will! We’ve upgraded our forums and given them a facelift, it’s kind of a Christmas present to all our members. Due to the change in software, you are required to reset your password, before you can log in. 1. Fill in your username [...]
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