Who can legally own a firearm?

• A. Park Rangers
• B. Celebrity athletes
• C. Households with license
• D. Firearms officers, military, and farmers

Answer: (D)

Ownership of firearms in the UK is tightly regulated and requires a valid license for a specific, legitimate purpose. The people who can legally own firearms in practice are those who have a recognised role that justifies firearm use: firearms officers within the police, military personnel, and farmers who have a license for pest control on their land. These groups have access through official channels because their work necessitates handling firearms and they are subject to strict licensing and ongoing checks.

Park rangers and celebrity athletes do not have automatic permission to own firearms simply by virtue of their job or status; they would need the same licensing and justification as any private owner. A household can own firearms if they obtain the appropriate Firearm Certificate or Shotgun Certificate and meet the requirements, but the categories most directly and commonly granted ownership due to professional need are the ones listed here, which is why this option is the correct pick.