Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)Chapter 9 : Storage, transport and carrying of firearms and ammunition84. Carrying of firearm in public place |
| (1) | No person may carry a firearm in a public place unless the firearm is carried– |
| (a) | in the case of a handgun— |
| (i) | in a holster or similar holder designed, manufactured or adapted for the carrying of a handgun and attached to his or her person; or |
| (ii) | in a rucksack or similar holder; or |
| (b) | in the case of any other firearm, in a holder designed, manufactured or adapted for the carrying of the firearm. |
| (2) | A firearm contemplated in subsection (1) must be completely covered and the person carrying the firearm must be able to exercise effective control over such firearm. |