Publication

Jan 2006

This paper discusses gun-free zones (GFZ) in South Africa. The authors examine the process whereby GFZs were set up and outlines their impact on the security situation in the country. The paper concludes that GFZs give people feelings of increased security and lead to real increases in safety.

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Author Adèle Kirsten, Jacklyn Cock, Lephophotho Mashike
Series Small Arms Survey Working Papers
Publisher Small Arms Survey
Copyright © 2005 Small Arms Survey (SAS)
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