Sister demands stricter UK gun laws after shootings
Emma Ambler is advocating for stricter gun laws in the UK after the tragic deaths of her sister and two young nieces. Her sister, Kelly Fitzgibbons, was shot by her partner in 2020 during a violent attack in their home. Nicholas Prosper, a 19-year-old, recently received a 49-year prison sentence for murdering his mother and siblings. He acquired a shotgun through deception, using a fake firearms license he created. This case has alarmed Ambler, who argues that it shows how easy it is to obtain deadly weapons in the UK. Following these incidents, Ambler is writing to the Home Secretary to push for immediate changes in gun legislation. She believes that current laws are insufficient and that bereaved families are being overlooked in the conversation about gun reform. Ambler's charity, the Kelly Fitzgibbons Foundation, aims to raise awareness about gun violence. She feels frustrated that despite several tragedies, the government has not prioritized updated safety measures to prevent future gun deaths. Calls for a national database of firearm license holders have been made to help ensure that gun transactions are properly monitored. Experts agree that the system needs significant improvements to prevent unregulated sales and enhance background checks on firearm buyers.