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Firearms Licensing
13 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK government is publishing its response to a public consultation on firearms licensing controls following tragic incidents involving shotguns.
Action Requested
The government intends to publish a new consultation later this year to consider changes to shotgun and firearms controls for better public protection. A copy of the response will be placed in both Houses' Libraries and published online.
Key Facts
- The consultation ran between 29 June and 23 August 2023.
- 91,385 responses were received.
- The incidents involved shootings in Keyham on 12 August 2021 and Skye on 10 August 2022.
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