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Unmanned Aircraft

An aircraft operated without a pilot on board, commonly known as a drone.

Shotgun

A type of firearm typically used for short-range shooting, often firing multiple small pellets (shot) rather than a single projectile.

Title 49, United States Code

The part of federal law that deals with transportation, including aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for the safety of civil aviation and managing the national airspace.

Tort Liability

Legal responsibility for harm caused to another person or their property, which can result in civil lawsuits for damages (e.g., if you damage someone else's property or injure them while shooting a drone).

Criminal Liability

Legal responsibility for committing an act that is against the law, which can result in criminal charges and penalties like fines or imprisonment (e.g., if shooting a drone violates state laws against reckless endangerment or firearm discharge).

Preempt

When a higher level of government (like federal law) overrides or takes precedence over a lower level of government (like state law) on a particular issue.