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The differences between firearms and shotgun legislation extend beyond obtaining licences - there are also differences related to revoking licences. Superintendent Duncan stated that: “if you lose your good reason to possess a firearm, we are empowered to withdraw your certificate. However, the same cannot be said for shotguns: if you no longer have a good reason, it would need to be on the grounds of public safety”.174 167 Scottish Government, Air weapon licensing in Scotland: a guide, accessed 12 December 2022 168 Q116 169 Q116 170 Q116 171 Q116 172 GOV.UK, Shotgun and firearms certificates, accessed 9 December 2022 173 Q129 174 Q116 Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland 23 He called this “a bit of a gap in the legislation”.175