Amend the Firearms Act to allow licensed defensive tasers for female adults 18+
Amend the Firearms Act 1968 to create a regulated licensing category for specialist defensive tasers, enabling lawful possession by female adults aged 18+ with mandatory training and safeguards, to support personal safety in the context of high levels of violence against women and vulnerable adults.
Signatures
364
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 364/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 364/100,000
- 09 APR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Nikki Brooker
Background
Violence against women, sexual offences, and abuse remains high in the UK, with police-recorded serious sexual offences exceeding 100,000 annually and low charge rates, leaving many feeling unsafe. We believe women and vulnerable adults need access to regulated, non-lethal defensive tools alongside legal protections. A targeted amendment with strict licensing and training could provide an additional, responsible option for personal safety without reducing public safety commitments.