Weapons of South AfricaGo Back to Countries Go Back To Weapons Home Assault PistolPhoenix BXPA South African submachine gun developed in the 1980s. It features a compact design, with a folding stock and uses 9mm ammunition. The BXP was designed for law enforcement and military use.Sanna 77A South African submachine gun, essentially a civilian version of the Kommando LDP. It was marketed as a self-defense weapon but had limited commercial success.General Purpose Machine GunVektor SS-77 General Purpose Machine GunThe Vektor SS-77 is a South African general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, designed for reliability in harsh conditions. Modular and adaptable, it has been used by military forces across Africa and beyond.Assault RifleVektor R4A South African assault rifle, based on the Israeli Galil, which in turn was derived from the AK-47. The R4 was designed to withstand harsh conditions and is known for its durability and reliability in the field.Infantry RifleVektor R1A South African battle rifle, a licensed copy of the Belgian FN FAL. It was the standard-issue rifle of the South African Defence Force during the apartheid era and known for its reliability in harsh conditions.Semi-Automatic ShotgunArmsel StrikerA South African 12-gauge revolving shotgun, known for its distinctive drum magazine and rapid-fire capability. It is sometimes referred to as a "street sweeper" due to its high volume of fire.