Question NW1763 to the Minister of Police
18 June 2018 - NW1763
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Which provinces are currently experiencing shortages of bullets whlch in turn have resulted In the inability of SA Police Service officers to undertake their firearm competency practice and tests, (b) how much ammunition should be stored at each police station for this purpose and (c) whlch stations have a shortage which has led to the stoppage of all firearm training?
Reply:
(1)(b)(c)
The following provinces are currently experiencing shortages of ammunition, specifically with regard to firearm training:
- Eastern Cape.
- Gauteng.
- KwaZulu-Natal.
- Mpumalanga.
- North West.
- Western Cape.
Police stations are not responsible for firearms training and therefore, do not present firearm training to their members. The ammunition that police stations have on hand, is specifically to provide for thelr day-ta- day operational needs. Police Stations have adequate ammunition for this purpose.
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