Question NW2853 to the Minister of Police
19 October 2017 - NW2853
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
What number of firearms (a) are currently registered in the Central Firearm Register (CFR) and (b) were registered on the CFR as at (i) 31 December 2008, (ii) 31 December 2010, (iii) 31 December 2012 and (iv) 31 December 2014?
Reply:
The following number of firearms that are registered on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base, pertaining to individuals (private persons) in South Africa, are as follws:
(a) A total of 2 778 073 firearms, were registered on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base, on 20 September 2017.
(b)(i) A total of 3 260 047 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2008.
(b)(ii) A total of 3 041 231 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2010.
(b)(iii) A total of 2 991 946 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2012.
(b)(iv) A total of 2 993 452 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2014.