A judge has recognised the extraordinary circumstances attached to shooting sports in his ruling in favour of BASC.
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Shooting gold medal in men’s double trap pairs
Steve Scott and Stevan Walton have won gold on the third day of the Commonwealth Games in the men’s double trap pairs event.
NGO calls for end to RSPB’s “phoney war”
The findings of the charity’s controversial Birdcrime 2009 report receive a poor response from the shooting community.
Which ferret do you prefer, hobs or jills?
Which type of ferret do you prefer to work – hobs or jills, and why?
Is it worth decoying pigeon on green rape stubble?
In previous autumns I have sometimes seen good numbers of birds feeding on greened-up rape stubble. What are they feeding on, and is it worth decoying them?
UK firearms law is “a mess”
The UK's gun laws need to be simplified, BASC's director of firearms tells MPs on the Home Affairs Committee.
What’s the best colour for a pigeon shooting hide?
Is there any advantage in using different shades of hide netting. For instance what’s the best colour for winter use when all the leaves and grasses have gone?
Clay shooting event raises over £31,000 for charity
Canine Partners, a national charity specialising in providing highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, held a fantastic day’s driven clay shoot on Saturday 11th September.
Should I buy a shotgun with worn chequering?
How much notice should you take of worn chequering when assessing the condition of a gun? Should I disregard a gun if the chequering is really badly worn down?
Has the law changed for buying guns?
I’ve heard there are some changes to the law relating to the purchase of guns by teenagers. Is this correct?
Man held after warning shot fired over trespassers
Pigeon shooter has licence revoked after firing warning shot over travellers on his property.
Partridge shooting could be delayed by wet weather
Shoot owners fear delays to the start of the partridge season, as unsettled weather postpones the wheat harvest.
Benelli Vinci semi-auto shotgun review
Benelli Vinci semi-auto shotgun review: Jason checks out the new 3-piece semi-auto from Benelli.
Pigeon shooting – shooting pigeons on a flightline
Shooting coach, Mark Russell, looks at how clay-busting techniques are ideal when it comes to shooting pigeons on a flightline.
What’s meant by excessive headspace clearance?
What's meant by excessive headspace clearance and how can you tell if a shotgun suffers from it. Can anything be done to put it right?
Grouse shooting benefits from feeding hen harriers
Driven grouse shooting returns to Glen Tanar estate after a successful programme of diversionary hen harrier feeding.
What is meant when barrels have been ‘struck off’?
What is meant when a gun reviewer says the barrels and muzzles of a gun have been 'struck off' properly? Is it something a layman can see easily?
Pigeon shooting – Decoying on stubbles
Pigeon shooting reconnaissance is important - as Richard Brigham found out when he had to shift his entire set up half way through the flight!
Anti-poaching operations a success in Lancashire
Lancashire police officer, Ivan Leivers, has had success with several recent anti-poaching operations, leading to eight offenders being summonsed to court.
Why don’t low ground deer stalkers use telescopes?
Deer stalking: Why don’t low ground stalkers use telescopes to spot deer? Are they only of any use for some reason on the high uplands?