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viral video of women mishandling firearm
The South African Police Service has warned against the illegal handling and misuse of firearms, following a viral social media video showing women allegedly cocking firearms inside a house. SAPS says the women appeared to be untrained to handle the weapons, warning that reckless firearm use poses a serious danger to the public.
National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has also cautioned against using firearms, imitation guns or blank guns for entertainment or social media content.
Mathe says, “We wish to remind members of the public that firearms are not toys and should never be used recklessly, displayed irresponsibly or handled for entertainment purposes, including for social media content. The public is urged to act responsibly and report any illegal possession, misuse or reckless handling of firearms to the nearest police station or to the crimestop number on 0860 010 111.”
Viral social media video showing women allegedly cocking firearms inside a house
#sapsHQ The South African Police Service has noted with serious concern a video circulating on social media depicting women allegedly handling and cocking firearms inside a house.
SAPS therefore warns that the reckless handling and misuse of firearms pose a serious danger to… pic.twitter.com/ZOgPZ8DvvQ
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 15, 2026
