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The impact of the Firearm Control Act 60/2000 in restricting gun ownership for at risk individuals in the Pretoria North Firearm Registration Centre policing area

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dc.contributor.advisor Snyman, Rika, 1958- en
dc.contributor.advisor Ngantweni, G. (Mr.) en
dc.contributor.author Bopape, Lesetja Simon en
dc.date.accessioned 2009-08-25T10:46:46Z
dc.date.available 2009-08-25T10:46:46Z
dc.date.issued 2009-08-25T10:46:46Z
dc.date.submitted 2008-06-30 en
dc.identifier.citation Bopape, Lesetja Simon (2009) The impact of the Firearm Control Act 60/2000 in restricting gun ownership for at risk individuals in the Pretoria North Firearm Registration Centre policing area, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/792> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/792
dc.description.abstract The research project investigated the impact of the Firearms Control Act (FCA) 60 of 2000 in restricting gun ownership for at-risk individuals in the Pretoria North Firearm Registration Centre (FRC) policing area and identified prevention strategy as well as specific factors that contributed to this problem. Secondary prevention focuses on situational factors that reduces the means and opportunity for at-risk people to commit crime and can be applied in restricting firearms from at-risk individuals. One hundred and thirteen legal firearm owners in the Pretoria North FRC policing area responded to the questionnaire schedule. Data was also collected through interviews with Designated Firearm Officers (DFO) and court officials in that area. Specific factors have been identified that contribute to firearms landing in the hands of at-risk individuals in the Pretoria North FRC policing area. They are among others, poor administration of some sections of the FCA like background checks and section 102 and 103 unfitness declarations. The role of the DFO in continuous public education program on the FCA is also invaluable. The same goes to the general public s involvement in the identification of at-risk individuals. The South African Police Service management needs to address issues within the police service such as additional trained personnel, allocation of sufficient logistical resources like vehicles, computers and scanners to ensure effectiveness in restricting firearms from at-risk individuals. Several secondary role players have been identified that should work closely with the primary role players to address this problem. The recommendations drawn from conclusions as well as the inter-departmental role of all the different role players may assist in restricting firearms from at-risk individuals. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xviii, 208 leaves)
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject.ddc 363.33096822
dc.subject.lcsh Firearms -- South Africa -- Pretoria
dc.subject.lcsh Firearms -- Law and legislation -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh Firearms ownership -- Law and legislation -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh Gun control -- South Africa -- Pretoria
dc.subject.lcsh Illegal arms transfers -- South Africa -- Pretoria
dc.subject.lcsh Arms transfers -- Law and legislation -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh Firearms and crime -- South Africa -- Pretoria
dc.subject.lcsh Violent crimes -- South Africa -- Pretoria -- Prevention
dc.subject.lcsh Crime prevention -- South Africa -- Pretoria
dc.title The impact of the Firearm Control Act 60/2000 in restricting gun ownership for at risk individuals in the Pretoria North Firearm Registration Centre policing area en
dc.type Thesis en
dc.description.department Police Practice en
dc.description.degree M.Tech. (Policing) en


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