In this article, Jonathan argues that we should always question the different parts of a law, even if it appears to have value. Using firearm safe storage rules as an example, he shows how history can obscure the initial reasons for a law and affect how it is understood in the present day. Few people […]
The evolution of firearm safe storage requirements in South Africa Read More »
In this article, Jonathan shares what he learned in a recent meeting with the Lwandle SAPS to learn about CPF structures (Community Policing Forum) and their challenges in the township context. From first contact and getting an introduction to CPFs, to understanding their challenges and thinking about how the FPC can get involved to create
The FPC, townships, and the future of South African firearm law? Read More »
Much reference has been had to the LLD research that our CEO (myself) is currently invested in, but very little has been said about exactly WHAT this research is, and what it could mean for the FPC and South African firearm owners in general. This blog post is the first real glimpse into research that
The FPC is nearly three years old and does not outwardly appear to have achieved much. It is true that very little has been achieved outside of the FPC by its own actions, but a lot has been achieved internally. Despite ongoing fights with SARS for PBO status, our corporate identity has slowly found definition
FPC update: What is the FPC, and where does it stand in June 2025? Read More »
Jonathan argues that using terminology such as ‘illegal firearms’ directly contributes to why the fight for firearm rights is on the back foot in South Africa. Instead, he says that we need to understand the tactics of our opponents, and correct and educate others about why we need to be truthful. Building on this earlier
‘Illegal firearms’ and the power of language: how firearm owners lose Read More »
The FPC is now nearly three years old, and while there have been slow developments behind the scenes, very little is visible on the outside. Jonathan provides an update on the state of the FPC and the broader health of the civil-political firearm environment, and where the FPC’s future lies. The FPC has been hammering
Where we are now, and where we need to go: A message from the heart Read More »
