§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what restrictions he imposes on access to approved ranges for farmers and others who hold firearms certificates for vermin control.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe question of what conditions, if any, should be attached to a firearm certificate is one for the chief officer of police to decide according to the circumstances of each case.
§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek powers to permit all firearms certificate holders for vermin control the authority periodically to check and when necessary to adjust the zero of their rifles, including those rifles which are considered to have fixed sights.
§ Mr. Giles ShawChief officers of police already have power to include such provision on firearm certificates. My right hon. and learned Friend is considering what advice on zeroing should be included in the memorandum of guidance.