On Target Africa

ON TARGET AFRICA prides itself on the in-depth firearm reviews that aim to make the reader fully informed by the time the new firearm owner walks into their gun store to make further enquiries, or better still their purchase. We endeavour to bring new products to the consumer to keep them fully informed as to what is new to market thereby retaining an impartiality. ON TARGET AFRICA is the perfect publication to cover the over 14 sports-shooting disciplines in South Africa, a diverse and growing market, from gear and equipment to coverage of the major long-range, Extreme Long Range events, and related markets such as outdoors, 4X4ing and game farms, hunting and wildlife management and conservation. ON TARGET AFRICA provides expert and professional reviews of the latest firearms and accessories. Also catering for the equally-important collectors’ market, which plays a vital role in preserving our country’s firearm heritage. Another focus for ON TARGET AFRICA is the tactical market, which is of growing importance due to the large number of security companies operating in South Africa at present. This means that a key focus of ON TARGET AFRICA is the family experience. Sports-shooting is, indeed, a family sport, and we cater for every single member, from professional to amateur, and even children, who need to acquire firearm safety and basic knowledge as soon as possible. Sports-shooters, of course, are great outdoors enthusiasts, which is why we will be focusing on the 4x4 community as well, getting stuck into the dust-and-dirt of the many hiking trails available across the country, and showcasing our extremely diverse fauna and flora. ON TARGET AFRICA is a high-quality specialist magazine, with copies distributed nationally ten months of a year through CNA, Exclusive Books, specialist book stores, shooting sports ranges, and gun stores. ON TARGET AFRICA keeps its consumers up-to-date and well-informed. It encourages smart buying decisions by delivering comprehensive and expert product and gun reviews, in addition to topical articles on the latest trends and developments in legislation, regulations and licencing. Stay Safe. On Target Africa advocates correct eye and ear protection be worn at all times on all shooting ranges and at all shooting events. This is for visitors as well.

from the editor’s desk

On Target Africa

Using Someone Else’s Firearms

LPPSA Handgun National (Match Level III) • It was such a satisfying experience to participate again in a match hosted by the Limpopo Province Practical Shooting Association (LPPSA) at the Polokwane Shooting Range, one of the largest shooting ranges in South Africa, and also a previous host of the 2002 IPSC World Shoot. The Handgun National (Match Level III) took place from 12 to 13 February.

An East Family Tradition

THE KAHLES SKMR4 RETICLE

First W Cape PR 22 Shoot • The long holiday over the Festive Season was a tough time for shooters. Nitrocellulose withdrawal symptoms must have been bad, because when we reminded everybody about the first South African Precision Rifle Federation (SAPRF) 22 long rifle shoot of 2022 in the Western Cape on 16 January, the entries suddenly went wild.

Konuspro EL-30 6-24x50 riflescope • The pitch from Konuspro: “On top of its supremely advanced and patented LCD technology is a brand-new version of the Konuspro EL-30 riflescope. Its ten interchangeable reticles can be fully illuminated for easier target acquisition in any light condition, while a parallax wheel has been added for faster and more accurate focusing.”

Send IT, ELR Shooting

PR22 Rifle

WARRIOR Mini Grind • I hosted a match for the first time, The Warrior Mini Grind, on 12th February. I have competed in matches all over South Africa and in some of the most beautiful spots we all only dream of. Before the big Centerfire race gun match on 2 and 3 July at the Marloo...