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Licence the use of Air Rifles
Closed
1,986 signatures
What the petition asks
Swan Support
We are a swan rescue organisation who rescue sick and injured swans within the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.The calls relating to swans that have been shot with air rifles has increased exponentially in recent months.
We are a swan rescue organisation who rescue sick and injured swans within the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.The calls relating to swans that have been shot with air rifles has increased exponentially in recent months.
We would like air rifle ownership to become a licensed requirement, resulting in a more severe penalty for misuse or use without a valid license.Swans mate for life, so when one is lost to this barbaric and torturous tactic the mate and offspring do not thrive.Swans are an important species in naturally balancing our eco-system by playing a vital role in keeping our wild areas viable & enriched.We, (and the swans), would truly value your support in helping reduce this heinous practice.
Thank You
Thank You
Timeline
| 1 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,986
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Feb 2018
Closed
1 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.