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Stay safe and responsible in the field with our dedicated gun safety section. Covering everything from safe handling and storage to etiquette, transport, and legal requirements, this is essential reading for every shooter. Learn best practices for using shotguns, rifles, and airguns, with expert advice on avoiding common mistakes and protecting both yourself and others. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shot, these resources ensure safety remains at the heart of your sport.
You don't have to carry your certificate but a photocopy has no legal status
Beginner's guide to shooting: Here we have the answers to some of the questions you have asked about starting shooting.
If I take the fore-end off my shotgun before I leave it locked in the car, is this showing due diligence (assuming the gun’s out of sight and locked up in the car anyway)?
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