Private security and the Law

[SilverNodashi]

You relying on the court to uphold the law?!!

no, but we'll rely on you to uphold the law instead

 

[SilverNodashi]

So if you are trained and registered with PSIRA you can waltz around the streets with a semi automatic rifle?

yes, IF you're actually registered. To get there means you know how to handle a firearm (and I'm not talking about the gunz in Modern Warefare2 or Black Ops) and know the law (pertaining to using a gun). You need go through some serious training to get there

 

[Fader4]

these guys are with a security company called tactical security services iirc.

 

[MickeyD]

yes, IF you're actually registered. To get there means you know how to handle a firearm (and I'm not talking about the gunz in Modern Warefare2 or Black Ops) and know the law (pertaining to using a gun). You need go through some serious training to get there

Training done (many years ago)... will need a day refresher course!

I've now read through the PSIRA act and am about to start with the Code of Conduct. Nothing yet...

 

[MickeyD]

I've read through the entire PSIRA Code of Conduct: http://www.psira.co.za/joomla/pdfs/code_of_conduct.pdf

(6) A security service provider may only possess or carry a firearm, ammunition or a weapon, or possess or use any equipment, if such conduct is lawful.
(7) A security service provider may only use a firearm in circumstances and in a manner permitted by law.

This is all I could find. Note that it refers to lawful conduct.

Is that a reference to the Gun Control Act?

If yes, then they are in contravention of the Act.