Advice
Can I bring my self-defence firearm to the UK?
I have a house in France and have just acquired a gun for self-defence. It is described as being non-lethal. Would it be okay to bring it to the UK for possible use here? Read more
Are there any gun-dog books for novice trainers?
I'm picking up my first labrador puppy in a couple of weeks. Can you recommend any book that takes a complete novice like me through the basics of training? Read more
How do I catch crows?
Can you advise me on best practice for operating both Larsen traps and multi-catch crow cages. What I should do with them when not in use? Read more
Is the extra expense of premium ammo necessary?
My .308 seems to work perfectly well on deer with my 'ordinary' bullets, so is the extra expense of 'premium' ammo necessary? Read more
Can deer damaging crops be shot at any time?
Is it true marauding deer which damage crops can be shot at any time, whether they are in season or not? Read more
Still waiting for my firearms certificate
I had two months notice from my local police my certificate was up. I completed the necessary forms and posted them. My cheque for £40 went out six days later, but four months down the line I have still not received a thing. Read more
Readers' shooting questions
Sporting Gun's shooting coach dips into his mailbag to sort out some more readers' enquiries. Read more
Recoil bruises my face!
I have a Browning B325. It's a big improvement on the Spanish over-under I had, except I'm constantly getting bruised on my face and lower shoulder. I've never suffered from this in ten years of shooting! Read more
What is the point in different requirements for shooting deer?
What is the point in the different requirements for rifles for shooting deer, and particularly roe, in Scotland? It seems stupid. Read more
Can only shoot pigeons on the field they damage?
I read that under the general licence you can only shoot pigeons on the field where they're causing damage. Can I shoot the same birds on a flight line away from where they're feeding? Read more
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