Police reveal gun statistics

POLICE issued more than 300 new shotgun certificates in Lothian and Borders during the last year, new figures have shown.

The force also renewed 1917 certificates to own a shotgun during the year, while three applications for renewal were refused.

While 312 new certificates were approved, 11 applications were turned down by the force.

A total of 7979 shotguns were on issue in the force area at the end of last year.

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