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
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
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