Watchdog says private security firearm regulations won't impede firms' operations

[Daniel Puchert]

Watchdog hits back at private security warnings

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has rejected claims from private security companies that proposed regulatory amendments on firearms will impede their ability to operate.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu published draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act on Friday, 28 March 2025, sparking backlash from players like the Fidelity Services Group.

 

[Brian_G]

Yeah, I dunno... this was on Carte Blanche last Sunday and the people they interviewed, who also have high profiles, were not at all so convinced. Carte Blanche seldom gets this kind of thing wrong.

 

[Fulcrum29]

What is the mandate of PSiRA, well, what comes first, the public (and national interest) or the private security industry? Or if the two are to be weighed, which would be the heaviest?

 

[The_MAC]

According to PSIRA, the amendments propose restricting the use of firearms in spaces like malls, churches, and homes. The purpose is to limit the carrying of firearms to security officers working in Armed Response and Asset-in-Transit services.

“The status quo is that, generally, all other security officers in such public spaces do not require the use of firearms except in exceptional circumstances. So, this provision is not unreasonable,” it argued.

How do you reconcile the exclusion wrt homes for example, and then armed response, that is the primary purpose of armed response. Or am I interpreting this incorrectly.

 

[Koos Custodiet]

PSIRA's been captured or something.

Amendments call for tracking devices on firearms "to track possession and use of such firearms". This technology does not yet exist (if I could make it work I'd retire rich beyond avarice, I promise you).

Amendments also forbid companies issuing non-compliant firearms.

Never mind the provisions for not hurting anyone...

 

[Brian_G]

If I remember, I'll post the Carte Blanche report here when they release it for public viewing (can take a few weeks, if they release it).


Edit: Or in a newer thread about the same subject.

 

[FiestaST]

I still recall your dedicated CB poll thread.

Carte Blanche exposés, etc

What's the attraction with DStv M-Net's Carte Blanche? For those who don't know - decades of exposing scams, political issues and some wildlife & other interesting stories. Are they still the same since the famous Derek Watts passed away? Ja/Nee - took them a while to find their legs again, not...

mybroadband.co.za

It had a big up-take.

 

[Brian_G]

I still recall your dedicated CB poll thread.

Carte Blanche exposés, etc

What's the attraction with DStv M-Net's Carte Blanche? For those who don't know - decades of exposing scams, political issues and some wildlife & other interesting stories. Are they still the same since the famous Derek Watts passed away? Ja/Nee - took them a while to find their legs again, not...

mybroadband.co.za

It had a big up-take.

Problem for me with that was, Carte Blanche's focus has changed too much in the last year or two. Not sure how much is still of wide interest to the kind of peeps we are here. I hardly watch it anymore.

What's your excuse for dropping it?

 

[FiestaST]

Problem for me with that was, Carte Blanche's focus has changed too much in the last year or two. Not sure how much is still of wide interest to the kind of peeps we are here. I hardly watch it anymore.

What's your excuse for dropping it?

It mostly mirrors yours actually.

It's been a fair while since I've actually clicked on a CB vid.

 

[Brian_G]

Yeah, I dunno... this was on Carte Blanche last Sunday and the people they interviewed, who also have high profiles, were not at all so convinced. Carte Blanche seldom gets this kind of thing wrong.

If I remember, I'll post the Carte Blanche report here when they release it for public viewing (can take a few weeks, if they release it).

They've shortened it to 2.5 min., but should give the idea

 

[Supervan II]

Watchdog hits back at private security warnings

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has rejected claims from private security companies that proposed regulatory amendments on firearms will impede their ability to operate.

Police minister Senzo Mchunu published draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act on Friday, 28 March 2025, sparking backlash from players like the Fidelity Services Group.

How do you reconcile the exclusion wrt homes for example, and then armed response, that is the primary purpose of armed response. Or am I interpreting this incorrectly.

PSIRA's been captured or something.

Amendments call for tracking devices on firearms "to track possession and use of such firearms". This technology does not yet exist (if I could make it work I'd retire rich beyond avarice, I promise you).

Amendments also forbid companies issuing non-compliant firearms.

Never mind the provisions for not hurting anyone...

LOL. Once this amendment is passed it will be open season on everything: from house-breaking, hijacking, cigarettes , ATMs, banks to CIT vehicles. Mark my words.