FIREARM AMNESTY 2019/2020 – The (Most) Controversial Declaration
Jul 31, 2020
2 minutes
OVERVIEW
Firearm amnesty was declared from 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2020 in terms of section 139 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) (the Act).
The aim is the reduction of the number of illegally possessed firearms. It has never been a success as criminals do not surrender their guns.
A person who partakes may not be prosecuted in relation to
• the firearm, for having it without
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