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The PFTC news blog is aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest public information. Gathered from multiple sources, we endeavour to keep you abreast of everything firearms and firearms training related.

PFTC News Release Regarding Public Violence And Killings

News Release On Latest Spree Of Public Violence And Killings

By The South African Professional Firearm Trainers Council   JOHANNESBURG, 14 February 2023 – With the recent killing of music rapper “AKA” and Activist Ayob Mungalee as well as other
5 Top-Rated Handguns for Home Security and Self-Defence

5 Top-Rated Handguns for Home Security and Self-Defence

Personal Safety Explored   By Linda Williams Here are 5 top-rated handguns for home security and self-defence because home burglaries and invasions are the largest crime contributor in the country.
SA Besieged By Organised Crime

SA Besieged By Organised Crime

Crime & Security Explored By Graeme Hosken SA besieged by organised crime as fast becoming a gangsters’ paradise. Global research reveals how sophisticated criminal gangs tightened their grip on Africa
Benelli's M3 Super 90, The King of Tactical Shotguns

Benelli’s M3 Super 90, The King of Tactical Shotguns

Firearm Review   By JEFF JOHNSTON Benelli’s M3 Super 90, the king of tactical shotguns is a remarkable shotgun that has built a solid reputation on reliability. The only question
Beware These Crime Trends Over December

Beware Of These Crime Trends Over December

Crime Trends Beware of these crime trends over December, warns CEO of South Africa’s largest security firm because criminals are anticipating a large portion of people in South Africa will
Firearms Control Amendment Bill Postponed

Firearms Control Amendment Bill Postponed

Firearm Legislation Explored   By Andrew Whitfield MP – DA Shadow Minister of Police The Firearms Control Amendment Bill was postponed by the Police Committee and is welcomed by the
Crime Data Shows SAs Murder Rate On The Rise

Crime Data Shows SA’s Murder Rate On The Rise

Crime Trends & Personal Safety Crime data shows SA’s murder rate is on the rise according to the latest crime statistics shared by the South African Police Service. Hijackers target
Security Guards Vs Police Officers In SA

How Many Security Guards Vs Police Officers There Are In SA

Safety & Security Explored Today we look at how many security guards vs police officers there are in SA, and why things are changing. Visit PFTC’s News Blog page for
Hijackers Target These Vehicles In SA

Hijackers Target These Types Of Vehicles In SA

Crime Trends & Personal Safety Hijackers target these types of vehicles in SA according to police recorded crime statistics. The most up to date crime data from the SAPS, published