SA up in arms about proposed change to Firearms Act Government invited comments from the public within the next 45 days. Letters can be sent to Mr M Ntwana via e-mail to comments.fcabill@csp.gov.za. Thursday, 27 May 2021, 16:01 The proposal that no firearm licenses may be issued for self-defence has caused great concern countrywide.
GEORGE NEWS - South Africans countrywide are up in arms about the latest proposed change to the Firearms Control Act that was released by government on Friday 21 May.
The most prominent concern is that this will have a devastating impact on honest citizens and women who want to protect themselves against criminals.
The Firearms Control Amendment Bill has sparked a loaded debate. Image: 123RF/123RF Premium
The proposed Firearms Control Amendment Bill has sparked debate since it was issued in the government gazette last week.
Among other things, the proposed bill indicates that applicants applying for a firearm should provide a valid reason and that no licences will be issued to civilians for self-defence purposes.
Members of the public have until the end of July 4 to comment.
According to police minister Bheki Cele, more than 17,000 written submissions have been received since the gazette was published on Friday and this number is growing by the day.
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