The sentencing of Finlay MacDonald for a shocking shooting rampage in the Highlands has sparked a debate on the adequacy of police response and firearms licensing in rural Scotland. After MacDonald killed his brother-in-law and injured others, questions have arisen about the timing of armed officers’ arrival and the existing gun laws. Local leaders and police federation officials discuss the need for better firearms licensing practices, especially in areas with high gun ownership rates, as investigations into police actions continue.