More than a third of Island residents who hold registered weapons have a criminal record, it's been revealed.
A Freedom of Information request to the police asked for the number of firearms and registered weapon certificates currently in force.
The same request also asked how many of those certificates were held by people with convictions.
Officers say there are just over 2,000 people holding certificates and 789 of those have a criminal past.
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Keys to sit after royal visit this afternoon
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Bus services to divert for king's visit
Bus Vannin says there's a royal reason behind some of its services diverting today.
Next to stay open after new deal reached
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New Laxey Wheel visitor centre opens doors
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Students urged to get meningitis jabs
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MHK queries number waiting for public housing
How many people are currently waiting for public housing?
King to visit Island today
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