Hiking and firearms

[Jaco]

Kobun,

My knowledge of our firearm policy is not only dictated by the Firearm Control Act (FCA) 60 of 2000, but by a lot of calls to the Firearm Control Board, queries at local dealers, police officials, criminal lawyers, and an attorney. And of a few applications, refusals, and an appeal. So in this respect I know what I am talking about .

Keep in mind that technically the FCA is not in force yet, but some aspects of it is already implemented. In some areas the old Firearm Legislation is implemented. And courts give judgement mostly on precedents.

That makes the whole matter extremely complex. For example on one point the lawyers, the attorney and one dealer agreed: Carry and use only the firearm designated as your self defense firearm. If you use your sporting firearm, your self defense firearm must have jammed, or you must prove that you were on your way home from the range. Which becomes difficult on a four day hike .

What I want to say that it is not that clear cut and simple, and it gets really difficult when you try to own and use a second firearm.

 

[Kobun]

Jaco,
So, how would the Firearm Control Board react to a few Norwegians moving to your country, bringing our collections.
Pistols, revolvers, semi-auto shotguns and rifles. Short barreled rifles, long barreled rifles etc. Probably close to 15-30 guns each.

I heard that R10,000 will make even a murder charge "dissapear" down there.
Couldn't carrying a copy of The Firearms Control Act of 2000 around with you help? If you ever needed a gun, you could show the police/investigator the sections about lawfull use.

 

[Jaco]

Norwegians coming here? Are you mad to come here ?!?

Under the old law you could classify yourself as a collector. There will be stringent rules you have to apply to, but you can pretty much carry what you want.