On Target Africa

On Target Africa is a leisure read for the growing precision rifle, long-range and ELR competition sports-shooting market. Our pride and joy are our in-depth rifle, firearm and accessory reviews, which allow our readers to make smart purchase decisions. From the outdoors to legal issues and club news, we are your #1 resource. Purchase single online issues or email distribute@ontargetafrica.co.za for subscription details.

On Target Africa

from the editor’s desk

Send IT, ELR Shooting: Match Feedback

Send IT, ELR Shooting 2-Mile Challenge: 23 May (Qualifying Match 3 of 3) at Matroosbergstasie Shooting Range

Send IT, ELR Shooting: Darling Steel Valley

First-Ever 2026 Western Province Open .22LR F Class Championship • The first-ever Western Province .22LR F Class Championship was held on 12 September on a wet and windy day at the Good Hope Military Range near Atlantis.

Reading the Wind: LRSC Training and Fun Shoot Skills Tests at Eendekuil, Western Cape • On Saturday, 5 September, shooters gathered at the Long Range Shooting Club’s (LRSC's) Western Cape range near Eendekuil, just north of Piketberg, for a condensed training course followed by a fun shoot. It was a day designed to make sound long-range principles accessible, put them into practice and remind everyone that, however sophisticated modern rifles and optics may be, the atmosphere still has the final say.

SA Gunowners’ Association (SAGA) Review: Firearm Control in Africa • What the assessment of selected African licensing systems can tell South Africa about risk and regulatory design

EARMOR M23T AI Earbuds • Most of us who enjoy time at the range also tend to be absolute gadget magpies. Besides the smell of gun powder, what is more exciting than adding new items to the range bag?

REDI for the Field • Havalon REDI Everyday Carry Knife

Acebeam L16 2.0 Tactical Flashlight

MDT DRT Chassis System: Lightweight Precision for the Field • A magnesium-based chassis designed to deliver stability, adaptability and night-vision capability without adding unnecessary weight

GLOCK 43 SLIMLINE 9 MM | LUGER

IPSC Welcomes Tippmann Arms as Mini Rifle Strategic Partner • The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is proud to announce that Tippmann Arms has been named an official IPSC Strategic Partner for Mini Rifle. The partnership agreement was signed on 3 August by IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin and Tippmann Arms Vice President of Sales Erich Garbers.

Sordin Supreme X2 • Delivers Next-Generation Hearing Protection

CZ 612 TAC Pump-Action Shotgun • The CZ 612 TAC is a rugged and dependable pump-action shotgun designed for shooters who demand reliability, versatility, and modern tactical functionality. Combining a proven pump-action system with enhanced ergonomics, it delivers smooth operation and excellent handling in demanding conditions.

Targeting Safety: Snake Season Constant Vigilance on Western Cape Ranges

Safety & Emergency Response • What to do before you meet a snake, and what to do in the minutes after a bite.