Plan to tighten rules on gun ownership revealed

Plan to tighten rules on gun ownership revealed People applying for a gun or shotgun certificate will have to declare their second homes under new rules. Applicants will also have to tell police about any relevant medical condition, or if an existing condition gets worse. The Home Office said gun owners will also need to inform police if they get treatment or advice from an online or private doctor rather than their GP.

As part of the tougher rules, they will also need to tell police about all the people in their household – so they can identify any wider safety concerns, the Home Office said. The Countryside Alliance has said many police licensing departments already have a huge backlog.