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UK gun laws explained after serious warning issued by inspector

About 500,000 people hold a certificate for firearms in England and Wales

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Fix gun licensing system to prevent further killings, inspectors say

The firearms licensing system in England and Wales is not fit for purpose, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Tougher gun laws introduced after Keyham and Woodmancote shootings

Police officers will be instructed to interview partners or other household members of people applying for a firearms licence.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

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Domestic abusers to be banned from owning guns after string of shootings

The guidance directly addresses concerns from coroners and campaigners following recent fatal shootings in Sussex and Devon

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Pc spared jail for leaking details of mass shooting and high-profile murder

Pc Sam Hill shared information concerning the Keysham shootings in which five people were shot dead by gunman Jake Davison, 22

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025

OPINION - I've been deep inside dystopian incel forums and Adolescence is as real as you fear

In the summer of 2021, a 22-year-old man named Jake Davison walked out into the streets of Plymouth and shot four people with a pump-action shotgun. He had already killed his own mother with the same gun, moments before. His victims included a three-year-old girl and her 43-year-old father. He…

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Violence-obsessed teenage killer bought gun online using forged licence

Nicholas Prosper had researched how to fake a gun licence and bought a gun and ammunition from a dealer he arranged to meet in a car park.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

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Prevent under review after failing to stop Southport killer, who else did they miss?

Sir David Amess’ killer and the Reading terror attacker were also known to the government scheme

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Woman who fought off crocodile attacking her sister with her bare hands on King's first gallantry list

A woman who saved her twin sister from a crocodile attack will receive a bravery honour after being included on the King's first Civilian Gallantry List.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2024

Woman who punched crocodile among those on king’s first civilian gallantry list

Georgia Laurie, who saved sister from reptile, joins other recipients including police officer who confronted Plymouth shooter

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

UK gun lobby accused of helping to ‘skew’ consultation on tightening laws

BASC and Countryside Alliance advising supporters how to answer consultation launched after Plymouth mass killings

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Keyham families speak of ‘disappointment’ at watchdog findings

Jake Davison killed his mother Maxine, and then shot dead Sophie Martyn, her father Lee, Stephen Washington and Kate Shepherd in Plymouth in 2021.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Keyham police force’s firearms licensing still needs improvement, says watchdog

Devon and Cornwall Police has made significant progress on firearms licensing but still requires improvement, a watchdog has said.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Home Office criticised over failure to tighten shotgun laws after Plymouth shooting

Minister says weapon is important for rural work and pursuits, and that UK already has tough gun laws

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023

Ministers decide against stricter controls on shotguns following Plymouth mass shooting

Coroner called for immediate response after 2021 tragedy - but Home Office says it will launch another review

Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023

UK Government won't back tougher shotgun rules after six killed in mass shooting

In just eight minutes, Jake Davison, 22, killed his mother, a three-year-old girl, her father, two other people and then himself

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Ministers decline to back stricter shotgun controls after Plymouth mass shootings

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Families criticise Government over slow response to Keyham inquest demand

The Home Office was given 56 days to reply to a series of recommendations by a senior coroner.

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The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

Plymouth shooting: families say lives put at risk by delays to gun reform

Coroner called for changes to Firearms Act and gave Home Office until 3 May to respond to his proposals

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Coroner calls for ‘root and branch’ reform of gun laws after Keyham tragedy

Ian Arrow, the senior coroner for Plymouth, said the 50-year-old Firearms Act was at ‘odds with public safety’.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

UK shooting lobby to fight demands to tighten shotgun ownership rules

Powerful pro-gun groups plan to lobby ministers as calls mount to raise ownership barriers after Plymouth killings

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Killer Plymouth gunman's family plea 'for action, not words' to prevent future atrocities

Apprentice crane operator Jake Davison, 22, used his legally held pump action shotgun to carry out one of the worst gun massacres in Britain for more than a decade

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Britain’s gun laws could be tightened after Plymouth shooting - but what are they?

Firearms laws could be changed in the UK to make sure shootings can never happen again.

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

'Terrifying' warning guns are in wrong hands as MP tells of constituent in hiding

The government is under pressure to tighten gun laws after the conclusion of an inquest into the killings in Keyham, Plymouth, by evil Jake Davison, as Labour MP Rachael Maskell said a woman in her constituency has been forced into hiding

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Gunman Jake Davison killed himself after shooting five dead, inquest rules

The 22-year-old shot himself with a pump-action shotgun after being confronted by an unarmed police officer minutes after killing five people.

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