§ 30. Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he takes to ensure that all shotguns are kept in fully secure premises.
§ Mr. HurdShotgun certificate holders are encouraged by the police to keep their weapons safely. In addition, in 1981 the British Shooting Sports Council, with the co-operation of the Home Office, drew up a voluntary code of practice for the safe custody of privately held firearms, including shotguns.