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.

On Target Africa

from the editor’s desk

Breaking the mould CAT Aiming Devices SM2 • Love them or loathe them, handgun optical sighting systems have been one of the most significant advances in handgun development over the last three decades. The firearm community is divided into two distinct camps: Those believing iron sights are superior in all aspects, while a growing number of handgun aficionados are seeing significant benefits in placing reflex optical sighting systems on sports and self-defence handgun platforms.

GLOCK’s first-ever Performance Trigger • GLOCK STARTED 2023 WITH A BANG WITH THE RELEASE OF ITS FIRST-EVER PERFORMANCE TRIGGER.

GEN 5 GLOCK 47 perfection • THE GEN 5 GLOCK 47 MOS HAILS THE MANUFACTURER’S ENTRY INTO THE HUGELY POPULAR MODULAR HANDGUN MARKET SEGMENT.

The VGK Outdoor and Adventure IPSC Challenge • Hosted by Shukokai Sport Shooting Club

African Long-Range Hunters’ Association • The African Long-Range Hunters’ Association (ALRHA) was created to help shooters become more proficient long-range hunters. The association was started more than five years ago with this singular goal in mind.

When the bullet nears the end of its path • SA Bisley F-Class teams prepare for FCWC 2023

A Guide to SILENCERS

IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE with WARRIOR SILENCERS

An Atypical Gunsmith • It isn’t common to find a young, licenced gunsmith who hasn’t been taught the art of gunsmithing and progressed through the trade as an apprentice. Not only does such a person exist, but I recently met and spoke at length...