Aim To Sustain launched at the Game Fair 2021, comprising BASC, the Countryside Alliance, the British Game Alliance (BGA), the CLA, the Game Farmers’ Association, the Moorland Association, the National…
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Matt Coward-Holley wins Team GB’s first shooting medal with bronze
Matthew Coward-Holley has claimed Men’s Trap bronze and secured Team GB’s first shooting medal at Tokyo 2020. (Read here for an explanation of trap shooting.) Matthew competed in a very…
Grouse season looks bleak this year
The Glorious Twelfth is under three weeks away now but the grouse season in 2021 looks set to be rather less glorious this year. Keepers at The Game Fair were…
The best rangefinding binoculars put through their paces
Rangefinding binoculars are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, which is likely a direct result of their widespread use in the US. Across the pond, where big men drive big…
Tokyo Olympics – a round up of events so far
After all the delays, all of the uncertainty and all of the heartbreak we are finally here. The Olympic flame is alight in Japan and the XXXII Olympiad, Tokyo 2020,…
Reporting back from The Game Fair 2021: What we saw, did and enjoyed
The crowds were out in force early on the first day of the Game Fair 2021 with everybody ready to meet up and have a good day out out and…
Guntrader website hacked
Guntrader, the UK’s largest online marketplace for guns, has been hacked and its users’ personal data including postal and email addresses and phone numbers has been offered for a token…
Amber Hill to miss Tokyo 2021 Olympics due to positive Covid test
British Shooting has just announced that Team GB shooter Amber Hill has withdrawn from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. This is devastating news for Amber who…
UK in ammunition drought
We’re increasingly hearing reports of an ammunition shortage (full report in Shooting Times next week). Steve Faragher, editor of Gun Trade News says : “We’re definitely seeing it among contributors,…
Do I have to tell the police my shotgun is being repaired?
Q: I need to put my shotgun into a gunsmith for restoring and servicing. When I do so, do I have to tell the police my shotgun is being repaired?…
20 reasons to visit The Game Fair in 2021
The Game Fair in 2021 – after the last 18 months we’re not really sure we need any reasons to attend, other than that it will be a highly enjoyable…
Homemade burger recipes that use game and venison – easy to make and delicious on the BBQ
As shooters we should all eat what we shoot and these homemade burger recipes are an easy way to do that. Try them on people who say they don’t like…
Best chronographs for airguns – Richard Saunders’ top choices
Why chronographs for airguns are key Ignorance, it is said, is no defence in law. Responsible airgunners know that without a Firearm Certificate (FAC), possessing a rifle that pushes out…
4 x 4 tyres. Top 10 things to consider in the field
Even if you have chosen the right vehicle for your needs, it’s choosing the correct tyres that will get your 4×4 over any terrain that lies ahead. BASC’s 4×4 and…
Win the ultimate Fieldsports Package with The Game Fair Giveaway
The Game Fair Giveaway aims to raise £20,000 for The Game Fair’s official charity for 2021, The Country Food Trust; tickets are £10 each with 2,000 available. What can you win?…
The perfect airgun optic? 23 facts about the new ZEISS Conquest V4 scopes
Why the ZEISS Conquest V4 scopes will impress airgunners Parallaxes down to 10 yards Covers every airgunning discipline Conquest V4 scope range available in 4-16×44, 4-16×50 and 6-24×50 formats Multiple…
Best gun safes: for keeping your firearms securely and legally
Which are the best gun safes around? The law says that guns must be stored in a lockable gun cabinet that meets British standards and is fixed to a secure…
Is this the best way of “dogging-in?”
Dogging-in means using a dog to push straying pheasants from the boundaries of a shoot back into the middle. It’s a major job for keepers during October and can sometimes…
Best air rifle slugs: these are the ones you should be trying out
Air rifle slug ammunition is gaining popularity with airgun shooters and the choice of readily available airgun slugs is now far wider than it was just a year ago. Many…
The best airgun kit: what an expert wouldn’t leave home without
This is my essential list of the best airgun kit. I like to travel as light as possible when I go out with my air rifle. I begrudge taking anything…