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<p>The shotgun licensing process is governed by the Firearms Act 1968. Under section
28 of the Firearms Act, the chief officer of police will only grant a shotgun certificate
to individuals who, after investigation, are deemed not to pose a threat to public
safety or to the peace.</p><p> </p><p>Extensive checks are carried out on every applicant
for a shotgun certificate, and are taken into account by the chief officer in their
assessment of suitability. In respect of drones available to the public, it is vital
that drones are operated safely and responsibly, and the use of drones for criminal
purposes is something Government takes very seriously.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
is currently consulting on the future safe use of drones, including proposals such
as registration and making drones electronically identifiable and strengthening penalties
for breaking the law. The consultation can be found on gov.uk and closes on 15 March
2017.</p>
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