Among other things, the proposed bill indicates that applicants applying for a firearm should provide a valid reason and that no licences will be issued to civilians for self-defence purposes.Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Ramaphosa, said in his opinion, owning a gun to defend yourself was suitable, from a legal point of view.
“I’ve always had the notion that if you have a firearm and you have to use it, from a legal point of view and if you were under threat, you’d be defending yourself,” said Ramaphosa“The removal of that consideration, in my view, would have to be tested by the courts. The courts are the ones who have built up a lot of jurisprudence over many years, maybe more than 100 years, on issues of self-defence and being able to protect yourself, your body, your family, your property.
“So I think in the end, I think it is the courts that would have to rule on that. I guess the courts will second guess what the legislation wants to achieve on that.” recently asking if banning civilians from using firearms in self-defence was the right move. About 1.6% of the voters said the country needed fewer guns and more justice, while 1.8% questioned what would happen to their guns if the bill was made law.
“This is unprecedented, according to our people who are looking at the submissions. They said they have not seen so many submissions in such a short time. This demonstrates that South Africans are here to add their voice and their voice does matter,” said Themba.
It's not really that controversial. It's just disliked by people that like guns. Obviously.
Why do all the trouble to make such real dilly laws if it needs to debated in a Court..?
Its True! the more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.
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