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.

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Justin Louw, Open Team • Recently I had the honour to experience history being made at the inaugural International Precision Rifle World Championships (IPRF) in Bitche, France this August. It was incredible to see 26 countries come together under a single vision to grow the sport of Precision Rifle globally. The South African Precision Rifle Team shot the lights out.

Andries Lategan, Senior Division

Arnold van Zyl, Limited Division

Greg Sykes, Limited Division

Le Riche Coetzer, Senior Team

A Short Summary of the IPRF World Championship in France

Jason Marais, Open Division

Natasha Britnell, Open Ladies Team

Warren Britnell, Open Team

No-frills workhorse shotgun Khan Arms A-TAC • Mention the word ‘shotgun’ to any firearm owner and it evokes a plethora of emotions: loved by some, feared by many. Modern combat shotguns are undoubtedly one of the most versatile weapons platforms on the market today. They have changed the landscape of armed conflict and private defence forever.

SA Hunting Rifle Shooting Association West coast Open • Not even dark clouds and a few showers could damp the excitement of every shooter who came out to compete in the annual SAJSV Westcoast Open on Saturday, 27 August 2022, at the Swartbergsvlei farm, just outside of Yzerfontein. The morning started with the ground crew checking that all targets were set up correctly while the competitors registered and had a warm cup of coffee.

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