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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Steven Morris

Gun crime survivors create scheme to stop violent partners owning firearms

Rhianon Bragg
Rhianon Bragg was held hostage at gunpoint by her former partner. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Survivors of gun crime committed by violent and coercive partners have worked with police to create a groundbreaking scheme designed to stop more dangerous offenders being allowed licensed firearms.

The women have helped police frame a questionnaire that firearms officers will put to the partners of people wanting a licence, which it is hoped will flag up issues such as a propensity to violence or mental health problems.

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