About Us

Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) was formed in 1994 with the aim of helping to building a safe and secure South Africa, free from fear, by reducing the number of firearms in society.  To achieve this goal, we are involved in a number of activities, including:
•   Campaigning for strict gun control laws;
•   Training people to use the Firearms Control Act;
•   Promoting firearm-free and gun- free zones; and 
•   Conducting research on relevant issues.

Mission

To reduce the number of firearms in South Africa, helping to build a safe and secure nation, free from fear.

Vision

A South Africa where there will be no need for anyone to own or carry a firearm.

Strategic objectives

• To reduce the demand for and use of guns by young people.
• Build broad-base popular support for the reduction of firearms.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Firearms Control Act.
• Reduce the use of firearms in gender-based and inter-personal violence.
We are deeply concerned about the high levels of gun violence in South Africa and the effects that this has on human life, on human security, on social capital, and on transformation and development. We believe that the best solution would be the abolition of civilian firearm ownership. However, we see the Firearms Control Act (FCA) as an important tool for reducing gun violence. Research shows that it has already made a major contribution in reducing gun-related violence in this country.
 Our programs include:
• Advocacy and lobbying: Campaigning for policy and legislative change.  GFSA was instrumental in lobbying for new legislation i.e. the Firearms Control Act.
• Facilitation of projects and campaigns within communities to reduce gun-related crime.

Where we work?

We have branches in the Western Cape, Kwa Zulu Natal and Gauteng. Since 2007 we have been working to create Gun Free Zones in Malawi, Namibia and Lesotho.

Western Cape
Chairperson: Melanie Lue Dugmore

Gauteng
Chairperson: Pam Crowsley

Kwa Zulu Natal
Chairperson: Nareshnie Maharaj

Ms Sheena Duncan
Ms Sheila Sisulu
Rev Peter Storey
Archbishop Desmond Tutu

21 September International Gun Free Day