"The government is set to ban the sale of crossbows and hunting arrows, alongside introducing a new licensing requirement for existing owners, following a series of violent attacks. The Home Office confirmed the proposals, which aim to tighten regulations around the potentially lethal weapons."
"Kyle Clifford, 26, received a whole-life order for killing Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, in a crossbow and knife attack at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire."
"Currently, there is no registration system for crossbow ownership, nor is a licence required, despite their ready availability for purchase online. While it is illegal for children to buy or own one, and carrying a crossbow in public without a valid reason can lead to a four-year prison sentence, the lack of broader controls has been a significant concern."
The UK government has confirmed proposals to ban crossbow and hunting arrow sales while implementing new licensing requirements for current owners. This regulatory action follows a series of violent attacks, particularly the July 2024 murders of Louise Hunt, Hannah Hunt, and Carol Hunt by Kyle Clifford using a crossbow and knife. Currently, no registration system or license exists for crossbow ownership despite their online availability, though children are prohibited from purchasing them and carrying one in public without valid reason carries a four-year prison sentence. The government previously launched a consultation on strengthening crossbow regulations, which demonstrated significant public support for stricter controls.
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