Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Legalise civilians carrying a firearm for self-defence and sport
Closed
191 signatures
What the petition asks
To legalise small arms like handguns and carbine and rifles chambering pistol sized rounds like .22 calibre, .45 calibre and 9mm.
Making these weapons legal could reduce the risk of crimes in some cases, as people may be assumed to have a weapon for self-defence.
It could also be a healthy sport for weapons enthusiasts such as myself.
It could also be a healthy sport for weapons enthusiasts such as myself.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
191
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
9 Oct 2020
Closed
9 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.