Petition · Home Office

Require gun sellers to verify firearms certificates with police before a sale

Closed 69 signatures

What the petition asks

Create legislation that a gun exchange can only happen after a seller has verified the purchaser's firearm or shotgun certificate with police. This is a simple preventative measure that could help stop individuals with evil intentions purchasing guns with false documentation.

Timeline

24 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
24 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 69
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 24 Nov 2025
Closed 24 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.