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When should I start my boy shooting?

I have a nine year old child. What's the ideal age at which to let him start shooting? Read more

First gundog training

Looking for the best way to train your first gundog? Paul Rawlings has the answers Read more

Will .22 centrefire be enough to humanely kill Muntjac?

I am aware of recent changes to the law allowing Muntjac to be shot with .22 centrefire cartridges that meet certain requirements. Read more

How can I cure my trigger freeze?

I never thought it would happen to me after so many years shooting, but I have now developed ?trigger freeze?. Some days it?s so bad I literally can?t fire a shot. What?s causing it, and can the affliction be cured? Read more

Shoot ownership rules

When leasing a shoot find out your rights and where your legally stand Read more

The .25 airgun calibre performance

Does the .25 airgun calibre have more hitting power for rabbits at longer ranges, Richard Prior explains. Read more

keeping a springer close

Paul Rawlings advises on how to keep a springer close when working in open ground. Read more

Should I switch to shooting a side-by-side shotgun?

I have joined a syndicate where everybody uses side-by-side guns. Nobody said anything about my over-under sporter last season, but I got plenty of odd looks even though I shot well with it. Read more

Are deer increasing?

Are the number of deer increasing is the removal of hedges making them easier to spot, Richard Prior explains. Read more

Do I need a general licence or a game licence?

I have just been reading a recent issue about general licences. I have never had a game licence as my permission normally forbids the shooting of game, although I gather that a lot of people do not have one. Read more