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

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Background

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.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Clwyd EastBecky Gittins
14
Alyn and DeesideSir Mark Tami
5
BedfordMohammad Yasin
1
Brent WestBarry Gardiner
1
Brentford and IsleworthRuth Cadbury
1
BroxbourneLewis Cocking
1
Cannock ChaseJosh Newbury
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Chester North and NestonSamantha Dixon
1
ChichesterJess Brown-Fuller
1
ChristchurchSir Christopher Chope
1
Croydon SouthChris Philp
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
Dorking and HorleyChris Coghlan
1
BurnleyOliver Ryan
1
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
1
Epping ForestDr Neil Hudson
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
BirkenheadAlison McGovern
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 746057.