Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Require random drug testing for firearms holders and a ban for illegal drug use

Closed 31 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe there are not adequate protections in place to prevent users of illegal drugs from acquiring a Firearms Certificate or owning legal Firearms.
I therefore propose that ALL Firearms owners undergo random drug testing at least annually, and a ban for any illegal drug use.

We want the Government to do more to protect the public from firearm owners committing crimes while being under the influence of illegal drugs, which could result in serious injury or death. Such tragedies could be prevented.

Timeline

2 Jan 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 2 Jan 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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