MPs Oppose Shotgun Licensing Changes – What It Means for UK Shooters
Pat Ndalama2026-03-03T11:09:43+00:00"We are here because of the 121,000 signatures on that petition.” said Dave Doogan, SNP MP, at Westminster Hall. MPs came together to challenge proposals to merge the UK’s two firearms licensing systems — the shotgun certificate (SGC) and firearm certificate (FAC). Thanks to a strong campaign by British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and over 121,000 people signing the petition, MPs entered the debate fully aware of the facts and the potential impact on their constituents. What Was Proposed? The proposal would merge shotgun and firearm licensing regimes into a single system. Many in the shooting community are ...





















