I have recently applied for a shotgun certificate, and my preferred place in which to put my shotgun cabinets is in a room that's not heated in winter.
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GPs to be notified of new shotgun licence holders
Shotgun licence: Police jump the gun by informing doctors of all new and renewed shotgun certificates despite lack of guidance.
Is there a case for compulsory shotgun training?
Compulsory shotgun training: Would a compulsory shotgun training course be a good idea?
Should you buy shotguns with worn chequering?
How much notice should you take of worn chequering when assessing the condition of a shotgun? Should I disregard a shotgun if the chequering is really badly worn down?
Shotguns and rifles stolen from gun dealer in Worcestershire
The guns were taken from a workshop at a residence in Barnt Green, near Bromsgrove.
My shotguns have an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
My shotguns are protected by an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
Why don’t modern shotguns have a dolls head?
Why do a lot of old guns have dolls head extensions to the barrels? Why don’t we see them on today’s guns?
Why are sidelock shotguns more expensive to buy?
I thought that sidelocks were easier to manufacture than boxlocks. So why are they more expensive to buy?
Police approve shotgun cartridge postal system
Shotgun cartridges can now be paid for over the phone and delivered to your door.
Step by step: Check an old gun for wear and tear
When break-loading shotguns are closed, the barrels should fit tightly to the action.
Can you shoot deer with shotguns?
Some of our syndicate members want to shoot Muntjac deer with shotguns. Is this legal?
Why are some shotguns coloured blue and brown?
The receivers on most over-unders shotguns are given a plain silver finish but every now and again I see pictures of some with lots of blue and brown marks on the surface. What is this, and why are they not polished smooth like all the others?
Why are some shotguns coloured blue and brown?
The receivers on most over-unders guns are given a plain silver finish but every now and again I see pictures of some with lots of blue and brown marks on the surface. What is this, and why are they not polished smooth like all the others?
Westley Richards shotgun review
This gun is one of a trio of Westley Richards sidelock shotguns built for an Arab sheik.
Testing the Beretta Prevail and Perennia shotguns
This morning I had the rigorous task of visiting the West London Shooting School for the UK press launch of Beretta’s new SV10 Prevail competition shotgun
Why don’t clay target shooters use semi-auto shotguns?
When at my local clay pigeon shooting club, I see that most shooters don't use semi-auto shotguns for sporting targets? Any idea why?
Are you able to date my BSA shotguns?
I have two BSA shotguns: one is serial number 37473, the other 25947. Are you are able to date them?