Petition · past parliament

Block the affiliation fee increase of 1150% for rifle clubs and museums

Closed 4,965 signatures

What the petition asks

The home office is running a review of affiliation fees for rifle clubs and museums holding section 5 firearms.
The fee is currently £84, under the new proposal the fee would increase to £1050; an increase of 1150%.
This would have a massive impact on the 38 museums and 61 clubs requiring this.
The government have made it an arduous process to respond, requiring a lengthy form to be downloaded, filled, and emailed back. This is likely to significantly reduce the amount of signatories opposed to this proposition.
The official review is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/583035/170110pn_Firearms_Fees_consultation_FINAL.pdf

Timeline

24 Jan 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,965
Status Closed
Opened 24 Jan 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.