Which of the following actions constitute an offence related to firearms?

Here are the situations that would be considered an offence:

• A. Any person who is aware of the existence of a firearm that is not in the lawful possession of any person and fails to report the location of the firearm to a police official without delay.
  • Explanation: Failing to report an unlawfully possessed firearm is a legal obligation, and failure to do so constitutes an offence as it can facilitate illegal activities.
• C. Any person who causes bodily injury to any person by negligently using a firearm.
  • Explanation: Negligent use of a firearm resulting in injury is a serious offence, often falling under categories like assault or culpable homicide, depending on the severity and intent.
• E. Any person who points any firearm, whether or not discharged at any other person.
  • Explanation: Pointing a firearm at another person, even without discharging it, is typically an offence as it constitutes a threat, intimidation, or reckless endangerment.

The situations that are not offences are:

• B. Complying with the Arms and Ammunition Act means following the law.
• D. Shooting or hunting on a weekend is not an offence if done legally with proper permits.
• F. Assisting the South African Police Services is a cooperative act, not an offence.

The correct options are:

• A
• C
• E