Gun Free SA welcomes Police Minister Bheki Cele’s announcement to parliament of his intention to declare a 6-month national firearms amnesty under Section 139 of the Firearms Control Act (2000). The primary objective of an amnesty is to remove illegal guns. There are 4 vital factors which determine how successful the proposed amnesty will be in mopping up illegal guns in South Africa. STATEMENT: 4 Key Factors for a successful firearms amnesty in SA