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Firearms (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to introduce a minimum age for holding a shotgun licence of 14 years.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Firearms (Amendment) Bill would set a minimum age of 14 to hold a shotgun licence. It would apply to people applying for a shotgun certificate and could affect how young shooters participate in shooting sports. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Sets a minimum age for shotgun licences at 14.
Applies to new shotgun certificate applications (and related licensing decisions).
Could affect youth participation in shooting sports and require changes by clubs and instructors.
Places responsibility on police firearms licensing teams to enforce the age rule.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If approved, it would typically move to committee stage in the Commons and then proceed to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Young people aged 14-17 who want to hold a shotgun licenceParents or guardians of young shootersPolice and firearms licensing authoritiesShooting clubs, ranges and instructorsPotential shotgun licence applicants and their families

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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.

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