Royal Mail gun ban: The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has held a meeting with Royal Mail to discuss its plans to ban…
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Shooting Times should be a “top shelf” magazine says Animal Aid
An animal rights group’s campaign to ban the sale of shooting magazines to children has been ridiculed by politicians, countryside bodies and shooters.
3000 firearms lost or stolen in past five years
Almost 3,000 registered firearms have been lost or stolen over the past five years, according to Home Office figures released last week.
William Powell Perseus shotgun review
Gun reviews: William Powell Perseus shotgun: Jason takes a look at the latest import from Italy to carry a top English gunmaker’s name.
Shooting groups warn of potential dangers of wildlife laws
Shooting groups have broadly welcomed a proposal to simplify wildlife laws, though the “devil will be in the detail”.
Royal Mail firearms ban suspicious says BASC
Further details have emerged of plans by the Royal Mail to ban the carriage of firearms and component parts following our exclusive story earlier this month (News, 8 August).
Severn Barrage could destroy 80% of Bristol mudflats
Energy projects could destroy 80% of the Bristol Channel mudflats, say environmentalists and wildfowlers.
Top marks scored in charity rifle shooting event
Monmouth & District rifle club’s annual sporting rifle shoot hosted by The Stalking Directory has raised £1,500 for Help for Heroes.
Clay pigeon shooting event raises £10,000 for charities
A massive clay pigeon shootathon at Lambton Estate, Chester-le-Street, has raised nearly £10,000 for local charities.
Richard Faulds to host memorial charity shoot
Richard Faulds, Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medal winner and London 2012 Double Trap shooter, will be once again organising a charity shoot in remembrance of his father, Bruce, who sadly…
Clay Shooting in the school holidays with E.J. Churchill
The Young Guns Academy at the award winning E.J.Churchill Shooting Ground offers an excellent course, especially for youngsters, during the school holidays.
NRA Fold-Up Decoys
NRA’s Fold-Up Decoys float, self-right and can be set in a variety of positions.
How do I train a defiant gundog?
Gundog training: What can I do about a defiant dog? My dog knows it isn’t allowed in the vegetable garden, but it’s in there as soon as I turn my…
Stuart Clark takes high gun at the World Sporting 2012
Stuart Clark had an excellent win at the World Sporting 2012, held at Sweetslade, on August 4th.
Gamekeeper becomes rural special constable
Hertfordshire gamekeeper and rural special constable has appealed for more keepers and shooters to get involved with volunteer police work in an effort to keep their local areas safe.
Sotheby’s Chairman wounded while grouse shooting
Sotheby’s chairman, Henry Wyndham, is recuperating after he was shot in the face during a day grouse shooting.
UK WILDLIFE LAWS SET FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL
Wildlife laws set for overhaul: The Game Acts could be first to go as Law Commission begins public consultation on revising wildlife legislation.
Fine Modern & Vintage Sporting Guns auction results
Gleneagles Fine Modern & Vintage Sporting Guns auction took place at the Gleneagles Hotel on the evening of Monday, August 20th. From the 241 lots offered there was a total
Hooked on raptors
Gamekeepers can be birdwatchers too, says Mike Swan
Spider’s Appeal starts the 2012 grouse season in style
Barry Atkinson and Spider started the 2012 grouse season off in style for Spider's Appeal, working at Blanchland in Northumberland, on the glorious opening day of the grouse shooting season.