Re-assessing the Interpretation of 'Pointing' for Purposes of Establishing the Offence of Pointing a Firearm. Xabendlini v. State (608/10) [2011] ZASCA 86

Journal of Contemporary Roman-Dutch Law, Vol. 76, p. 468-471, 2013

4 Pages Posted: 2 Feb 2014

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Philip Stevens

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law

Date Written: August 1, 2013

Abstract

The case under discussion sheds light on the proper construction and interpretation of the term "pointing" for purposes of establishing the offence of pointing a firearm. The offence of pointing a firearm is currently provided for in terms of section 120(6) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 which renders it an offence to point any firearm, antique firearm or airgun; whether or not it is loaded or capable of being discharged; or anything which is likely to lead a person to believe that it is a firearm, antique firearm or airgun, at any person, without good reason to do so.

Keywords: firearm, offence, pointing

Suggested Citation

Stevens, Philip, Re-assessing the Interpretation of 'Pointing' for Purposes of Establishing the Offence of Pointing a Firearm. Xabendlini v. State (608/10) [2011] ZASCA 86 (August 1, 2013). Journal of Contemporary Roman-Dutch Law, Vol. 76, p. 468-471, 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2389234

Philip Stevens (Contact Author)

University of Pretoria - Faculty of Law ( email )

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Pretoria, 5100
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