On Target Africa

On Target Africa is a leisure read for the growing precision rifle, long-range and ELR competition sports-shooting market. Our pride and joy are our in-depth rifle, firearm and accessory reviews, which allow our readers to make smart purchase decisions. From the outdoors to legal issues and club news, we are your #1 resource. Purchase single online issues at www.ontargetafrica.zinioapps.com/shop or email distribute@ontargetafrica.co.za for subscription details.

On Target Africa

from the editor’s desk

our 2023 issues:

Hunting Places that Inspire

Vehicle-Based Firearm Engagements: Dispelling the Myths • On any given day of the week, one can open many social media platforms and see very cool, slick looking videos set to appropriate music shooting from inside and around vehicles. These well-choreographed and rehearsed moves of one or more buffed up and appropriately attired ‘operator’ types elevate emotions and dopamine levels, cajoling the viewer to book for the next course available.

The Phlster Enigma Express EDC Holster • Let’s be honest. Carrying a firearm is one of the ultimate adjustments and responsibilities – a necessary burden we embrace for the sake of our own lives and those of our loved ones. South Africans are no strangers to violent crime in general, but any quick search about criminal behaviour over the last few years shows a devastating picture of gender-based violence. Yes, it is a topic discussed ad nauseum, but it has bearing on this review.

New long-range legends to Firefield’s arsenal

Send IT 2-Mile Challenge and 2024 ULTRA and 2-Mile Series • On 30 July we hosted the third Send IT 2-Mile Challenge at Matroosbergstasieskietklub near De Doorns in the Western Cape with a group of very brave and determined Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooters.

South Africa wins Individual World Championship and Team World Championship in Clay Target Shooting in the Universal Trench Discipline

2023 FITASC Universal Trench World Championship

South African Men’s Team Members: Joubert Grobbelaar, Luca Peacock, Waldo Freese

Air Gun Shooting Takes Aim at the Big Leagues • In the past, air guns were used mostly for small game hunting, pest control, and competitive sports such as the Olympic 10 m shooting events. Growing up hunting in South Africa since ten has taught me shooting discipline and how to make the first shot count with precision every time. This passion for hunting propelled me into the world of competitive shooting and becoming a true marksman.

What is the SFC Defence Academy? • The SFC Defence Academy was born out of the urge to bolster the talents of young men. The military, and more specifically its fighting component, teach one how to tackle life. This career was thus much sought after, and a fast-paced career development proacess followed. The idea of being a soldier was a dream come true for many a young boy watching the local teenagers returning now and then from the border in their neatly ironed ‘browns’.

The Gateway to the Universe • Think of Sutherland in the Northern Cape, the coldest place on average in South Africa … What do I want to do there? Give it a second thought as this is the gateway to the universe, and you must definitely make a special plan to visit Sterland just one kilometre out of Sutherland towards Cape Town. There are so many things to do, but let us start at the very beginning: