Petitions/Require gun sellers to verify firearms certificates with police before a sale
StatusClosed
Opened24 Nov 2025
Closes24 May 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

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.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Becky Gittins
1Becky Gittins MP
Clwyd East
14
Sir Mark Tami
2Sir Mark Tami MP
Alyn and Deeside
5
Dr Ellie Chowns
3Dr Ellie Chowns MP
North Herefordshire
2
Mr Richard Holden
4Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
1
Luke Murphy
5Luke Murphy MP
Basingstoke
1
Mohammad Yasin
6Mohammad Yasin MP
Bedford
1
Alison McGovern
7Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
1
Phil Brickell
8Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
1
Barry Gardiner
9Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Ruth Cadbury
10Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1