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When should I start my boy shooting?

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

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?

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?

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

Shoot ownership rules

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


The .25 airgun calibre performance

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

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?

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 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?

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



August Shooting Gazette

August Shooting Gazette

Take on the world's greatest sport with the world's leading driven shooting magazine

September 2008 cover

September 2008 cover

Loch, flocks and no cavils.

Shooting Times & Country Magazine

Shooting Times & Country Magazine

In this week's issue, Shooting Times heads to the grouse moor for some fast-paced shooting of both the grouse and photographic kind, plus has the time come for shooters to club together to buy communal land?


Latest articles

BBC documentary exposes genetic health problems of show dogs

BBC documentary exposes genetic health problems of show dogs

A recent BBC investigation has found that many pedigree dogs bred for ... Read more


Confidence in 2008 partridge shooting

Confidence in 2008 partridge shooting

With just three days to go before the start of the partridge season, s... Read more


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