Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2025 i On Target Africa

The 2025 ELR sports-shooting calendar began on a record-breaking note on 18 January, when Charl Gous from Send IT ELR Shooting achieved a direct hit on the 4 060 m target. This milestone occurred during the first of five Send IT 2-Mile Challenge events, culminating on 15 November 2025 at the renowned Matroosbergstasie Skietklub near De Doorns in the Western Cape. With two exceptionally demanding targets set at 3 761 m and 4 060 m, shooters were allowed only five attempts per target following the main competition match. It is therefore fitting that we publish an in-depth summary, expertly penned by Charl Gous, reviewing the Send IT ELR Shooting events of 2025. We thank Charl for the considerable time, insight, and expertise he has shared with On Target Africa, and…

The NEDLAC Dialogue Session on the Firearms Control Amendment Bill (FCAB 2025) on 4 December 2025 confirmed what many South Africans already suspected: Government is pushing a recycled and ideologically motivated Bill, through a procedurally defective and increasingly compromised process. Yet the session yielded something far more important: the firearms lobby demonstrated unity, strategic discipline, and a deepening understanding of the State’s structural weaknesses. With South Africa ranked fifth on the global Numbeo Crime Index and the highest in Africa (Herman Els), the attempt to disarm law-abiding citizens raises profound concerns about motive, governance and public safety. The fight has escalated, but we now see the battlefield clearly. The Session Promised ‘Evidence-Based Policy’: What We Got Was the Opposite The NEDLAC session documentation promised “international best practice,” “evidence-based deliberation” and…

The line between speed and precision has always challenged modern shooters. Traditional Low-Power Variable Optic (LPVOs) offer magnification but often sacrifice speed, while red dots deliver rapid acquisition but lack reach. The new Sightmark Strikon VMP 1-4x22 SFP Fibre Riflescope bridges that gap as it was designed by professionals, for professionals, who demand both. With a compact prismatic design and true 1× magnification, the Strikon VMP gives shooters a distortion-free sight picture that feels as natural as shooting with both eyes open. Whether in close-quarters drills or on mid-range steel, it transitions seamlessly from instinctive engagement to controlled precision, solving one of the most common frustrations faced by tactical, competitive, and field shooters alike. Designed to eliminate the compromise Traditional LPVOs are known for three key challenges: bulk, narrow eye…

Whether you support or criticise them, pistol-mounted red dots have shifted from a novelty to a common feature. Once exclusive to IPSC open-class shooters and specialised military units, red dot optical sights now frequently appear on the pistols of concealed carriers, law enforcement officers, and weekend enthusiasts. The conversation has shifted from no longer “Should you run a red dot?” to “Which one can you trust when it matters?” The novelty has worn off. The true test is not a shiny specification sheet or a dramatic dunk test; it is the reality of everyday use. Daily carry involves sweat, dust, and holster friction. Training means thousands of rounds, recoil cycles, and slide racking under pressure. Competition demands speed, accuracy, and confidence when the timer beeps. That is where an optic…

GLOCK has officially announced the 6th generation of GLOCK pistols. The Gen6 line-up delivers enhanced ergonomics for increased usability and comfort with a unique optic-ready system. The models included are the G17 Gen6, G19 Gen6, G49 Gen6, and G45 Gen6, chambered in 9mm Luger. For more than four decades, the pursuit of perfection guides GLOCK in focusing on what truly matters: safety, reliability, and commitment to customers. GLOCK is moving forward thoughtfully, with the same uncompromising standards that define every GLOCK product. The 6th Generation of GLOCK pistols are engineered for you. Each detail is meticulously calculated with the user in mind, delivering enhancements that feel intuitive. The Gen6 line-up brings purpose-driven ergonomics with a refined optic-ready system. GLOCK Gen6 pistols bring key ergonomic advancements, a flat-faced trigger design, and…

On Target Africa, as an approved media partner of GLOCK, Inc. USA, was privileged to be invited to attend the ‘What’s Next’ GLOCK, Inc. media event in Smyrna, Georgia on 4 December 2025. We are privileged to share all the news from that exclusive event with our readers, gun dealers, and firearm owners. As director and publisher, I nominated Aziza Scheidereiter, a regular contributor since On Target Africa’s inception in December 2017, to undertake this project. Aziza is a dedicated gunshop owner and Vice Chairperson of the South African Arms and Ammunitions Dealers Association (SAAADA). She selflessly undertakes many projects to protect and grow legal firearm ownership. This invite-only event brought together a select group of media and partners for an immersive opportunity to experience what’s next at GLOCK. The…

The South African Gunowners’ Association (SAGA) will use every legal, civic and democratic mechanism available to prevent this Bill from becoming law SAGA confirms that the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill of 2025 has now been formally released. NEDLAC circulated the Bill, providing the first complete text against which stakeholders can assess the scope, intent, and implications of the government’s proposed changes to South Africa’s firearm laws. Note that the Bill is in Draft form and has not yet been gazetted, but it shows that the government is intent on restricting private firearm ownership, despite there being no logical or rational reason to do so. SAGA rejects the Firearms Control Amendment Bill of 2025 in its entirety. This Bill, together with the previous 2021 Bill, represents the most sweeping attack…

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