Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Create absolute rights to personal defence including carrying and using firearms

Closed 234 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to give the citizens of the United Kingdom the right to defend themselves with whatever means necessary, up to and including the use of firearms.
Almost daily, there are reports and sometimes even videos of incidents where people are being threatened or attacked by violent individuals with knives and even machetes. Often these attacks happen in broad daylight and on busy streets, with assailants appearing to have no fear of being challenged by the police.

Timeline

4 Apr 2023 Petition opened for signatures
4 Oct 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 234
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 4 Apr 2023
Closed 4 Oct 2023

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