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12-01-2018, 09:51 #1
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How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
Hi everyone,
So I had a thought. I have spoken to a few gun shops as well as my DFO about the way we license firearms in South Africa.
Why is it that you have to motivate every single license when we are legally allowed 4 firearms once we have done our competencies and legal tests?
If the department was trying to make money from us then why make the renewals R170 every 10 years, make relicensing an annuel thing like a vehicle license. I think it would be better to license the person rather than the firearm, but register the gun in that person's name.
What would happen if we adopted the same system as vehicle licensing?
For example, I would need to take my test (competencies and legal tests) to prove I am able to own a firearm as well as fit the legal bill to own one. I would then get a card that allows me to purchase and own a firearm, let's call this Code A. Then I would go buy a gun and have it put on my name. If I wanted to own multiple firearms (more than 4) I would need to motivate why and get code B card. All we would then do is pay say R170 for a code A, R350 for a code B, ect...
I am just opening the conversation on how we can make this work in our favor as firearm owners and enthusiasts.
Please let me know your thoughts as well how we can go about trying to bring some sort of change in the law
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12-01-2018, 09:54 #2
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Re: How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
Read the preamble of the act,"they" do not want civilians to own guns...
*join GOSA, fighting to keep your guns.
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12-01-2018, 10:13 #3
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Re: How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
You're new here, clearly. No insult meant, and i appreciate your enthusiasm. This topic has been discussed in depth a great deal here (I know the search function can be a pain)
As george said, GOSA are spearheading the fight. Support them, and keep up your own energy
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12-01-2018, 10:27 #4
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Re: How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
@OP - you've been a member since 2014, come on.
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12-01-2018, 11:06 #5
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Re: How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
"PREAMBLEWHEREAS every person has the right to life and the right to security of the person,
which includes, among other things, the right to be free from all forms of violence from either public or private sources;
AND WHEREAS the adequate protection of such rights is fundamental to the well-being and social and economic development of every person;
AND WHEREAS the increased availability and abuse of firearms and ammunition has contributed significantly to the high levels of violent crime in our society;
AND WHEREAS the Constitution places a duty on the State to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights;"
Nah, not seeing your bit about not wanting civilians to own guns...
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12-01-2018, 11:22 #6
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Re: How do we as South Africans change the way we license firearms
Firearms "CONTROL" Act...
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12-01-2018, 11:54 #7
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12-01-2018, 12:22 #8
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12-01-2018, 13:13 #9
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12-01-2018, 15:27 #10
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