Petition · past parliament
Repeal the 1997 handgun amendment act & legalise conceal-carry.
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
The signatories of this petition want to see handguns, rifles & shotguns treated like any other dangerous tool; available to law-abiding citizens in the same way cars are; with licensing & training to all who desire them for self-defence. The time has come.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Apr 2018
Closed
27 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.