Shooting news: firearms legislation, game shooting, conservation and countryside affairs
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.
We go direct to the people who shape the sport. BASC, the Countryside Alliance, leading gunsmiths, shoot managers, game dealers and the industry’s most respected voices all contribute comment and analysis built around the issues that matter to shooters, gamekeepers, landowners and fieldsports professionals across the UK.
Firearms licensing, lead ammunition, animal welfare legislation, conservation funding, rural crime – if it affects shooting, it is covered here.
ShootingUK is the only news source built entirely around the sport. Bookmark it.
BASC’s firearms officers in England and Wales are busy supporting members with shotgun and firearm certificate renewals. Their advice helps shooters stay compliant and avoid unnecessary delays.
With submissions expected to open soon for the government’s national living heritage lists, BASC’s Patrick O’Reilly looks at what’s involved and why shooting deserves a place on the list.
BASC presents a Special Presentation Award to Sarah-Jane Longbottom for pioneering female shooting, while national events increase participation among women, young shots and newcomers.
The BPCA has introduced new welfare and professionalism standards for working dogs and birds of prey used in pest management.
Natural England has ditched paper licensing forms for an online system. But will the simpler process encourage better reporting?
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains why this is the perfect time to contact your MP and show them the positive impact shooting has on conservation and rural communities.
Godmersham Park’s gamekeeping success impresses council officers in a rare example of positive engagement with shooting
Over 5,000 farmers get one-year extension following campaigning, but questions persist over the future of environmental schemes
After 66 years in the gun trade, John Forsey is closing his Welling shop on 31 December and, at 87 years of age, putting his feet up at last
Nine out of 11 monitored nests successfully hatched chicks in the Avon Valley this season, contrasting with poor wader breeding success across the UK
Get the latest news delivered direct to your door
Discover the ultimate companion for fieldsports 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.