Question NW330 to the Minister of Police
28 August 2019 - NW330
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Police
What number of licenced firearms are there in the Republic for every 100 persons?
Reply:
The total number of licensed firearms, on 31 July 2019, was 2 582 656.
The population estimate, published by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), for June 2019. Is. 58 775022. ·
There is a total of 4,39 licensed firearms, per 100 population, In the Republic of South Africa.
Reply for question 330 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019/08/23
Reply for question 330 approved
GENERAL BH CELE
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 26/08/2019