Question NW3056 to the Minister of Police
06 November 2018 - NW3056
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he in any way intends to amend the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, (a) to make provision that the category to possess a firearm for self-defense should be deleted as such and; (b) in respect of the category for self-defense to own a fire-arm; if so, what are the (i) reasons in each case and; (ii) relevant details of the proposed amendments in each case; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter? NW3420E
Reply:
1. Yes, the process of amending the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000 is at an advanced stage.
a) The draft Bill provides for the consideration and approval process of applications for a license, inter alia, in respect of the category for self-defense to possess a firearm, to be strengthened. This is to ensure that the proliferation of ilIega! firearms in the country are reduced.
(b) See above response.
A statement will be released once Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the Bill for public comment.
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