South Africa’s Gun Control Policies: Work in progress

South Africa is severely affected by the impacts and costs of armed violence, and has one of the highest rates of lethal violence against women. South African authorities and civil society have long been active in tackling this situation, and their efforts have resulted in some of the most comprehensive gun control legislation. Natalie Jaynes, Small Arms Survey researcher and author of a chapter on South Africa in the upcoming 'Small Arms Survey 2013: Everyday Dangers', discusses current challenges and further steps towards improvement.