Win CENS ProFlex DX5 earplugs worth £1,149 – enter here
Shooting organisations react with anger to negative press
Shooting organisations have reacted with anger after several sensationalised stories about youngsters under the age of 16 being granted shotgun certificates appeared in the press.
In an apparent campaign to create shocking headlines and scandal about shooting, several newspapers have recently made Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from police forces to determine the age of certificate holders in the local area.
Last week, the South Wales Evening Post ran the story Worry over shotgun licences for teens, which revealed how many teenagers legally owned a shotgun in the area.
Other newspapers such as the Daily Mail, Daily Star, Goole Times, The York Press and Western Daily Press, have also printed articles sensationalising the fact responsible youngsters legally own shotguns in an attempt to provoke outrage among readers.
The Countryside Alliances Robert Gray, who organised National Shooting Week, agreed.
He commented that youngsters should be encouraged to take up the sport: These young shooters could be the Olympic champions of the future.
The rest of this article appears in 26 June issue of Shooting Times.
What is YOUR opinion?
Join other ST readers in our forums to discuss your views.
Like this article? Mark this page on a social bookmarking website…
de.licio.us
reddit
digg
Related Articles
News
Modern poaching is organised crime
Rural crime is a national problem and consistent reporting to police is one of the ways to help conquer it, says Glynn Evans
By ShootingUK
News
Wildfowling must be visible to survive
BASC’s James Green argues that wildfowling must step out of the shadows. Visibility, self-regulation and evidence-led shooting are now essential for survival.
By ShootingUK
Get the latest news delivered direct to your door
Subscribe to Shooting Times & Country
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.
