Firearms Act 2023
make provision about the regulation of certain rifle ranges and shooting galleries; to make provision for an offence in relation to the possession of component parts of ammunition; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
The Firearms Act 2023 was a Presentation Bill tabled by Shaun Bailey that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 20 June 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 18 September 2023.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Shaun Bailey), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament