Enable the inherent right to self-defence through legal licensed nonlethal tools

Enable the inherent right to self-defence through legal licensed nonlethal tools — 10 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

We ask the Government to review laws on offensive weapons and introduce a safe, licensed system allowing citizens to carry approved non-lethal self-defence tools. This should include proper training, secure storage, registration, and independent evaluation.

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Recent home‑grown terrorism and lone‑attacker incidents show civilians face unpredictable threats in everyday settings. Under current UK law ordinary citizens are effectively limited to using a personal alarm as their only self‑defence option-a measure that offers no protection against brutal tactics used by attackers. We believe the Government must provide a realistic, regulated alternative by enabling trained, licensed individuals to carry approved non‑lethal tools under strict safeguards.

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