You can read more about that here.
Think we’d ever do that here in the U.S.? Having just watched on CT-N one of the most ignorant debates I’ve ever seen on the toxic mix of guns and domestic violence, I can predict that even here in blue-state Connecticut, this would be a tough sale. (The House passed that bill, by the way, but Lord, the rhetoric.)
Not surprising for the UK. Completely different system over there. Different attitudes. Especially about guns.
At least the legislation passed. Get ready for the court battles.