Each person and organization holding a registration certificate, in addition to any other re. To amend the firearms control act, 2000, so as to amend and insert certain definitions. This course offers the legal aspects of owning using a firearm in south africa. Gun control act bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and. Federal firearms act of 1938 federal firearms license firearm case law firearm owners protection act gun control act of 1968 gunfree school zones act gfsza gun laws in the u. This article, in addition to relating the provisions and legislative history of the firearms control regulations act, analyses the defi ciencies in. This course is the entry level for all category 2 firearm training.
The district of columbias firearms control regulations. Criminal law forensic procedures amendment act 6 of 2010. Amended by protection from harassment act 17 of 2011 from 27 apr 20. Secretary for the police service1 have been inserted by s. The bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives atf is the primary agency responsible for. It replaced the former fac firearms acquisition certificate with a bona fide licensing scheme, through pals possession and acquisition licence and pols possession only licence, discontinued in 2001. The district of columbias firearms control regulations act. Civilian secretariat for police service act 2 of 2011. The robertiroos assault weapons control act of 1989 the robertiroos assault weapons control act of 1989 was californias first assault weapons act. Amends the forfeiture provision to require that a firearm be involved in or used instead of involved in or used or intended to be used in a knowing violation of the gun control act.
The plcaa generally shields licensed manufacturers, dealers, and sellers of firearms or ammunition, as well as trade associations, from any civil action resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm or ammunition, but lists six exceptions. It primarily focuses on regulating interstate commerce in firearms by generally prohibiting interstate firearms transfers except among licensed manufacturers, dealers and importers. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires acquire means hire, accept as a gift or borrow. In the wake of the july 20, 2012, aurora, co, theater mass shooting, in which 12 people were shot to death and 58. Section 1 of the firearms control act, 2000 act no. The protection of lawful commerce in arms act plcaa, p. Each registrant shall keep any firearm in his or her possession unloaded and. Chapter 44 of title 18, united states code, is amended by adding at the end the following. Section 103 of the firearms control act 60 of 2000 the act deals with the declaration of unfitness of a convicted person to possess a firearm. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africas leading opinion makers. Identification guide as listed or described in penal code sections 12276, 12276. The following section is hereby substituted for section 3 of the principal act.
The act is still in effect and specifically identifies assault weapons by make and model. The seller and the purchaser must sign in the presence. It primarily focuses on regulating interstate commerce in firearms by generally prohibiting interstate firearms transfers except among licensed manufacturers, dealers and importers the gca was signed into law by president lyndon b. The control of firearms in canada is predominantly governed by the firearms act, the criminal code, and their subordinate regulations. The firearms act regulates the possession, transport, and storage of firearms. Title i state firearms control assistance purpose sec. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of. Firearmscontrol legislation and policy library of congress.
An act to amend title 18, united states code, to provide for better control of the interstate traffic in firearms. The robertiroos assault weapons control act of 1989 was californias first assault weapons act. Unit standard 117705 knowledge of the firearm control act 602000. Jul 14, 2008 after the effective date of the firearms control emergency amendment act of 2008. About the firearms control regulations act of 1975. Amendment of section 1 of act 60 of 2000, as amended by section 1 of act 43 of 2003, section 1 of act 28 of 2006 and section 7 of act 6 of 2010 1. The congress hereby declares that the purpose of this title is to. Data include the number of firearm transaction applications processed by the fbi and by state and local agencies, the number of. The first attempt at federal gun control legislation, the national firearms act nfa only covered two specific types of guns. To establish a comprehensive and an effective system of firearms control. See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable. Penalty for use and possession of firearm or imitation firearm in certain circumstances. Gun control legislation congressional research service summary congress has debated the efficacy and constitutionality of federal regulation of firearms and ammunition, with strong advocates arguing for and against greater gun control. Section 1001a of title i of the omnibus crime control and safe streets act of 1968 34 u.
In practice it is extremely important for legal practitioners practicing criminal law to be aware of these provisions and what the consequences would be for their clients. Prior to the passing of the new firearms control act in 2000, the crossborder movement of firearms and the import and export of arms and a mmunition was governed by the arms and ammunition act 75. Firearms act 642 kb act current to 20200421 and last amended on 20190621. Short title this act may be cited as the firearms act. An act to consolidate the firearms acts 1937 and 1965, the air guns and shot guns, etc. The following is an excerpt from the firearms control regulations act of 1975. United states of america in congress assenwled, that this act may q be cited as the gun control act of 1968. It consists of the firearms control act 1 of 2000 fca and its subsidiary legislation, the firearms control regulations fca regulations. Chapter 2 of criminal procedure act, 1977, to apply 111. Highcapacity magazine ban international treaties for. Issue regulations governing how completed dd forms 2760, qualification to possess firearms or ammunition, are to be filed and maintained to ensure they are retrievable if needed.
Exercise of powers set out in section 37 of criminal procedure act, 1977 1. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that this act may be cited as the gun control act of 1968. These statistical tables describe trends in background check activities that occurred in 2014 and include partial data for 20. Purpose of the act section 2b to e the purpose of this act is to. The bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives atf, a component of the united. Firearm owners protection act in 1986, this act amended the nfa definition of silencer by adding combinations of parts for silencers and any part intended for use in the assembly or fabrication of a silencer. Directs the court to award attorney fees to the prevailing party other than the united states in such forfeiture actions. South africa has a comprehensive firearms control regulatory regime in place. Our mission is to prevent terrorism, reduce violent crime, and protect. Search and seizure in course of policing operations in terms of south african police service act, 1995 112. All procurement and issuing of ammunition will be regarded as separate from firearms and controlled as such from a central point. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news. The firearms act, introduced in 1995, was the centrepiece of the gun control scheme enacted through bill c68.
The protection of lawful commerce in arms act plcaa was passed in 2005. Under this act, any firearm on a list specified in penal code. States department of justice, is a law enforcement agency charged with protecting our communities. License to own firearms and ammunition a in general. Federal firearmslaws gun control act of 1968, brady law, arms export control act, national firearms act, etc. Section 8 of the principal act is hereby a1nendedaj by the substitution for subsection 3 of the following subsection. Amendment to the gun control act reference r, its consequences, and the requirements as described in paragraph 6. Nraila no surrenderthe firearms owners protection act. This article, in addition to relating the provisions and legislative history of the firearms control regulations act, analyses the defi ciencies in the conference of mayors research methods and. Except otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for any individual who is not licensed under this section to knowingly purchase, acquire, or possess a firearm or ammunition. National firearms act of 1934the first attempt at federal guncontrol legislation, the national firearms act nfa only covered two specific types of guns. Penalty for possessing firearm or ammunition with intent to injure. The gun control act of 1968, public law 90618 title 18, united states code, chapter 44 an act to amend title 18, united states code, to provide for better control of the interstate traffic in firearms.
The owner of an establishment who knowingly fails to prohibit concealed firearms on its premises as provided in this paragraph or who knowingly makes a false statement or record to avoid the prohibition on concealed firearms under this paragraph is subject to the penalty under subsection c5 of section 101 of the liquor control act of 1934. Firearms control act, 2000 firearms control regulations the minister for safety and security has, under section 145 of the firearms control act, 2000 act no. Introduction the firearms control act, 2000 act no. Definitions of authorised person, body prints, child and comparative search. Penalty for use of firearm or ammunition in contravention of terms or conditions of licences, etc. The criminal code defines the main categories of firearms, which include restricted, prohibited, and nonrestricted firearms. Amended by dangerous weapons act 15 of 20 from 2 jan 2014. It did not attempt to ban either weapon, but merely to impose a tax on any transfers of such weapons. Amended by criminal law forensic procedures amendment act 37 of 20 from 31 jan 2015. The minister for safety and security has, under section 145 of the firearms control act, 2000 act no.
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