Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Hold a referendum on allowing firearms for personal/home protection
Closed
135 signatures
What the petition asks
We demand a referendum as to whether or not people should be allowed to own a firearm, after gaining a licence to prove they are fit, to use it for home and personal protection. I think our police force is ineffective and that allowing people to defend themselves will help to offset this.
I think the people of this country should be allowed to decide on whether or not private citizens should have the right to bear arms. I think this would help to reduce violence on our streets as it would act as a deterrent to those who commit these crimes.
Timeline
| 17 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
135
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
17 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.