Situational Readiness: The Skill South Africans Need This Festive Season The festive season in South Africa is a time of travel, gatherings, shopping, and increased movement — and with that comes a predictable spike in opportunistic crime. But while most…
Firearm Handling Training is crucial because a weapon doesn’t start being dangerous when it fires. It becomes dangerous the moment the wrong hands touch it. Firearm handling is not something you “figure out.” It’s something you train—deliberately, repeatedly, and with…
Beyond the Bullet: The Psychology of Firearm Handling How mastery, mindset, and training create true safety for South African firearm owners. The Truth About Firearm Handling In South Africa, firearm ownership is often seen as a form of protection —…
The Real Cost of Poor Firearm Handling In South Africa, firearm handling isn’t just about pulling a trigger. Poor handling kills. Mishandling wounds. And ignorance prolongs suffering. Here are the facts: in Western Cape district-level emergency centres, firearm injuries accounted…
The Silent Killer: How Firearm Incompetence Costs South Africans Their Lives When South Africans talk about gun violence, the conversation almost always turns to crime, murder rates, or the endless fight against illegal firearms. But there’s a darker, quieter killer…
Firearm ownership is constantly rising in South Africa. Many citizens see buying a firearm as the ultimate form of security against violent crime. But here’s the harsh truth: firearm ownership on its own does not make you safe. In fact,…
Firearm Competency in South Africa: Why Ignorance is the Real Danger South Africa is one of the most dynamic—and challenging—countries in the world when it comes to safety. Every day, headlines remind us of the rising rates of violent crime,…
Firearm ownership in South Africa is growing, and for good reason: rising crime rates have made many citizens feel that being armed is their only way to stay safe. Yet, there’s a dangerous trend we don’t talk about enough—owning a…
The Dark Truth About Firearm Ownership in South Africa: Competency Could Save Your Life (and Your Business) South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world. We live in a country where home invasions, hijackings, and armed…
1. What Is Firearm Competency? Firearm competency in South Africa refers to the legally mandated certification that allows a person to own, carry, or use a firearm. It’s required under the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), which governs…