Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Create absolute rights to defence of person and property, and carrying weapons
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to change legislation on self-defence, home defence and the defence of others, and on carrying weapons. Currently you can use "reasonable force" to defend yourself or others, but this does not go far enough, and is not even defined in law.
I want the UK Government, to enable all citizens to be able to legally carry weapons, so that they can defend themselves and others in an unfortunate event, such as being robbed at gunpoint or knife point.
I also want the UK Government to legislation to allow any citizen to fully defend themselves, others and their homes, by any means necessary, rather than have to rely on a defence of using "reasonable force".
I also want the UK Government to legislation to allow any citizen to fully defend themselves, others and their homes, by any means necessary, rather than have to rely on a defence of using "reasonable force".
Timeline
| 10 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
10 Aug 2022
Closed
24 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.