Petition · past parliament
Make self defence a legitimate reason to own a firearms licence
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
Law abiding British citzens have a right to own firearms to protect themselves and their family from harm, by using force against any aggressors. This will discourage criminals who may own firearms illegally, from any further criminal activity, due to the risk of resistance by law abiding citzens.
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Oct 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Apr 2016
Closed
4 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.