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Shooting legislation, firearms law, game shooting news and countryside policy – ShootingUK covers it all, first and in depth. When a firearms bill moves through Parliament, when snaring regulations change, when a landmark legal ruling affects game shooters, deer stalkers or airgun owners, our dedicated news team reports it before anyone else.
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We review the biggest stories, political battles, legal changes and victories that shaped the shooting community during the past year
A petition against Labour's plans to merge shotgun and rifle licensing has smashed through almost 90,000 signatures in just over a week, making it the fastest-growing shooting petition on record
Forestry policy highlights deer and grey squirrel control, but overlooks the shooting community delivering results on the ground, says BASC’s Ian Danby.
Police gain powers to seize dogs and collect forensic evidence as £1,000 fine cap scrapped following years of farmer lobbying
Proposed amendments to license gamebird releases in Scotland were withdrawn at Stage 2 of the Natural Environment Bill
UK firearms licensing is safe but structurally broken, marred by inconsistency, delays and regional variations, says Martin Parker
Rural organisations vow to continue fighting NatureScot powers and mandatory training for deer stalkers as amendments rejected at Stage 2
A coroner found Devon and Cornwall Police missed key information before returning firearms to farmer Richard Haddock, who later died by suicide while facing EA prosecution
Firearms licensing fees have risen by 133% across the UK, yet police performance is declining. BASC reveals delays, inconsistencies and growing concern among certificate holders.
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