Firearms (Amendment) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Firearms (Amendment) Bill would set a minimum age of 14 to hold a shotgun licence, tightening who can own a shotgun. It aims to improve safety by restricting younger people from holding licences. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons at its second reading.

Key Points

Introduces a minimum age of 14 for holding a shotgun licence.
Aims to tighten safety controls on shotgun ownership.
Is being debated at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons).
First reading occurred on 25 January 2011.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons, meaning its general principles are being discussed; it has not yet moved to Committee stage or the Lords.

Who is affected?

Prospective shotgun licence applicants, especially younger peopleCurrent shotgun licence holdersParents and guardians of potential young applicantsPolice and local firearms licensing authoritiesShooting clubs, gun shops and firearms retailers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Jan 2011

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Firearms (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 135 2010-2012 as introduced

BillCommons

12 Jan 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.