Win CENS ProFlex DX5 earplugs worth £1,149 – enter here
The Government has confirmed it will consult on merging the shotgun and firearms licensing systems, in what shooting organisations warn could trigger the biggest exodus in decades.
The proposals would require every shotgun owner to go through the same licensing process as rifle owners, fundamentally changing how half a million shotgun owners access shooting. Confirmation that the consultation will now definitely go ahead follows meetings between the Home Office and shooting organisations in recent days, and ends months of speculation about the Government’s intentions.
Read more
TalkTalk: The communications provider TalkTalk will review and remove current automatic restrictions placed on lawful shooting-related websites in a bid to improve access for their customers.
Red squirrel numbers grew 7% in Cumbria last year after 140 years of decline
‘Fantastic' head teacher praised after organising extra curricular day with activities including clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, bird watching and working with gun dogs
A question that goes through the mind of every gun buyer is one of value when it comes to looking at cheap shotguns
<strong>We pay the BBC to be impartial, yet its Springwatch presenters are allowed to offend</strong>
<strong>The importance of reading labels on low-quality dried dog foods that often contain little nutrition</strong>
<strong>Food company launches game cookery competition</strong>
<strong>A days shrimping along the Suffolk coast produces a modest catch</strong>
Get the latest news delivered direct to your door
Discover the ultimate companion for field sports enthusiasts with Shooting Times & Country Magazine, the UK’s leading weekly publication that has been at the forefront of shooting culture since 1882. Subscribers gain access to expert tips, comprehensive gear reviews, seasonal advice and a vibrant community of like-minded shooters.
Save on shop price when you subscribe with weekly issues featuring in-depth articles on gundog training, exclusive member offers and access to the digital back issue library. A Shooting Times & Country subscription is more than a magazine, don’t just read about the countryside; immerse yourself in its most authoritative and engaging publication.