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A petition to ban catapults in the UK gains 7,600 signatures amid rising wildlife attacks. If it hits 100,000, Parliament will debate outlawing the toy weapons.
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Bart Simpson catapults could be banned due to yob attacks

Charlie Watton
Last updated: 2025/03/17 at 9:39 AM
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Catapults, a favourite of Bart Simpson, could be banned due to yob attacks.

Animal lovers are rallying to get the toy weapons outlawed.

So far, over 7,600 people have backed a petition.

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It follows a spate of attacks on pets and wildlife.

Loveable cartoon rogue Bart has been entertaining fans for decades with his pranks and talent with a catapult.

However, they are not everyone’s cup of tea.

The petition has been put together for the government to “make it illegal to carry catapults in public places.”

A petition to ban catapults in the UK gains 7,600 signatures amid rising wildlife attacks. If it hits 100,000, Parliament will debate outlawing the toy weapons.
The petition for the government to make it illegal to carry catapults in public places. (Jam Press/Petition Map)

If the law is put in place by PM Sir Keir Starmer’s government, police will be able to nick anyone carrying them.

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The aim is also to ban the sale of the item and ammunition for it in the UK.

A large portion of the signatures were signed by Brits in the south of England, most notably Surrey Heath, which had 329 signatures.

The campaign is a response to the increased reports of animals being attacked by youngsters carrying catapults.

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A petition to ban catapults in the UK gains 7,600 signatures amid rising wildlife attacks. If it hits 100,000, Parliament will debate outlawing the toy weapons.
The petition map for the government to make it illegal to carry catapults in public places. (Jam Press/Petition Map)

If the poll reaches 10,000 votes, the Government will have to respond.

And at 100,000 it would trigger a debate in Parliament.

Catapults, also known as slingshots, can currently be snapped up on Amazon for as little as £10, as reported by What’s The Jam.

The petition was launched by Daniel Rogers with a deadline of May 2025.

Mr Rogers stated: “Make it illegal to carry catapults in public places, so the police can arrest those carrying, especially in areas of known wildlife crime, regardless if ammunition is found or not.

A petition to ban catapults in the UK gains 7,600 signatures amid rising wildlife attacks. If it hits 100,000, Parliament will debate outlawing the toy weapons.
The outdoor hunting slingshot sold on Amazon for as little as £10. (Jam Press/Amazon)

“Also ban companies selling catapults and ammunition in the UK, so they are not so easily accessible.

“I am a wildlife rescuer and believe we are currently in a wildlife crime pandemic.

“There has been an increase in reports of wildlife being attacked by groups of youths carrying catapults and ball bearings.

“Seventy-five per cent of my callouts are due to apparent abuse of wildlife offences.

“We think the law needs to change to give the Police more powers to arrest those carrying catapults.”

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