South African Arms and Ammunition Dealers' Association v National Commissioner of the South African Police Services and Others (38807/2019)
South African Arms and Ammunition Dealers' Association v National Commissioner of the South African Police Services and Others (38807/2019) [2019] ZAGPPHC 291 (11 July 2019)
The court found that the Firearms Control Act and its Regulations, properly construed, permit the replacement of firearm barrels by licensed gunsmiths. The respondents' blanket refusal to authorize barrel replacements is not supported by the Act or Regulations. The applicant demonstrated a prima facie right and commercial interest worthy of protection, as recognized by the Act. The internal remedy of appealing to the Appeal Board is inadequate, given the respondents' predetermined refusal of all such applications. The requirements for an interim interdict were met, as the refusal impacts the…
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- Firearms Control Act
- Interim Interdict
- Administrative Action
- Internal Remedies
- Policy Decision
- Licensing Of Firearms