October 06, 2022
A BASC Young Shots day The partridges came whirring over at all heights and from several directions, looking like a swarm of bees against the blue sky. There were so many that it must have been confusing for any seasoned Gun, let alone a novice. There were excited yelps from some of the onlookers as…
December 12, 2021
How should young Shots get started in the field and on the clay ground? I started shooting at the age of eight. I’m lucky to come from a farming background, so there were opportunities to be involved in and around shooting from an early age. I followed my father’s lead and learned as many aspects…
March 02, 2017
Young Guns in the making and those keen to improve their skills will jump at the chance to spend some of the holidays at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School on a Young Shots workshop. Designed for youngsters aged 10-18 years old, the courses give a solid and comprehensive introduction to shooting, with knowledgeable and experienced…
June 28, 2016
Various shooting grounds across the country are hosting Young Shots days to get young people involved in shooting during the summer holidays. Purdey Young Shots course at West London Shooting School (12 July) or West Oxfordshire Shooting School (11 July). The Purdey Young Shots course for 10-17 year olds provides the perfect introduction into shooting….
August 11, 2014
What do you think are the barriers preventing youngsters from taking part in shooting?
August 08, 2014
If you’re under 18, a keen Shot and love to write, we’ve got a great opportunity for you
January 14, 2014
Beretta Young Shots Scheme: Italian gunmaker Beretta and shooting sports distributor GMK are looking to support ambitious clay shooters, ideally between the ages of 15 and 18, in a new scheme launched this month.
April 27, 2012
Do your kids have an interest in country sports? The British Association for Shooting & Conservation is laying on four introductory days across the South West this spring and summer.
March 01, 2012
Thomas Docherty: Labour MP Thomas Docherty’s attempts to ban under 14s from holding a shotgun certificate have failed.
Sponsored by Skinner’s, this week’s dog of the week is Betty. At three months old, Betty is described as a “wonderful, crazy, happy girl, full of fun”, and she will be joining rough shoots next season. She loves to chase everything but hasn’t quite grasped the “leave” command yet… For your dog to be included, email [email protected] a picture and tell us all about them. Featured dogs receive a 15kg bag of food, via Skinner’s.