Scroll, Post, Consequences

The subject of policing Social Media and the wider internet has frequently caused public concern. The mainstream press seems full of examples which seem grossly out of proportion with what people would expect to be a productive use of police time.

A recent report which has caused concern amongst the shooting community is the case of Jon Richelieu-Booth with headlines like:

Man arrested in the UK for posing with gun in the US

 

Reports of this case can be found through an internet search or by visiting this link to the piece in the Metro –

https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/03/man-arrested-in-the-uk-for-posing-with-gun-in-the-us-plans-to-sue-the-police-25097070/

This article takes you through the history behind Social Media checks in firearms licensing and gives some practical advice on how to ensure online activity doesn’t impact on your shooting activities.