Rand Paul to drone fliers: 'Beware, because I've got a shotgun'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) spent part of his Wednesday on Snapchat, taking questions in what the company is calling its first legislator interview.

During the interview, the potential 2016 contender said drones should be used only according to the Constitution, then added that drone operators near his house "better beware, because I've got a shotgun."

The lawmaker also fielded the inevitable question: Will he run in 2016?

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