Toy guns returned
Toy shotguns that had been confiscated from The Present Finder in Sherborne have now been allowed back on sale after being reclassified as for sale to over-18s only. Toy calculators shaped like guns...
View ArticleNew application form
The new, simpler licence application forms come into effect today, having received praise from shooters and shooting organisations. A single form will cover grants and renewals for both shotgun and...
View ArticleRenew now or risk being left without a licence
BASC has warned firearm certificate holders who are due to renew their certificates in 2015 to get their application in early or risk being left without a licence. 2015 is due to be one of the ‘peak...
View ArticleCall for NI working group
Northern Ireland’s department of justice should establish a firearms working group to examine all issues involving firearms licensing, says BASC. The DoJ recently held a consultation on licensing fees...
View ArticleMore firearms certificates on issue
The number of firearm and shotgun certificates on issue has risen again, continuing a steady rise that has taken place since 2002. There are now 151,413 firearm certificates on issue in the UK – an...
View ArticleNEW! The Shooting Show – deer stalking masterclass with Jason Doyle
Irish sika stalking expert Jason Doyle brings you the lowdown on the concept of maximum point-blank range. Not sure? How about this: Never having to alter the point of aim on deer anywhere from 130 to...
View ArticleToy guns returned
Toy shotguns that had been confiscated from The Present Finder in Sherborne have now been allowed back on sale after being reclassified as for sale to over-18s only. Toy calculators shaped like guns...
View ArticleNew application form
The new, simpler licence application forms come into effect today, having received praise from shooters and shooting organisations. A single form will cover grants and renewals for both shotgun and...
View ArticleMore firearms certificates on issue
The number of firearm and shotgun certificates on issue has risen again, continuing a steady rise that has taken place since 2002. There are now 151,413 firearm certificates on issue in the UK – an...
View ArticleNEW! The Shooting Show – deer stalking masterclass with Jason Doyle
Irish sika stalking expert Jason Doyle brings you the lowdown on the concept of maximum point-blank range. Not sure? How about this: Never having to alter the point of aim on deer anywhere from 130 to...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Wildcat Sound Moderators
–SPONSORED POST– Wildcat design and manufacture Wildcat Sound Moderators at their premises in Worcestershire with their own engineer. Wildcat are a small British family business and pride themselves on...
View ArticleA lifetime of rifles
From humble beginnings with a BSA to today’s exploits with Sauer, Howa, Anschütz and CZ, Mike Powell discusses the rifles that have been important to his shooting life I really can’t explain why I...
View ArticleA winner from Winchester
Assessing the sub-£500 Winchester XPR in .30-06, Stuart Wilson finds a camouflage rifle that certainly stands out. I unboxed the Winchester XPR to find a camouflage-stocked variant in .30-06 Spr,...
View ArticleFoxing: going the distance
Want to become a long-range foxer – or just test your rifle set-up to its very limit? Mark Ripley shows you the basics of long-range shooting How do you get started in long-range shooting? That’s a...
View ArticleSPONSORED: The 1782 Centrefire Hunting Repeater
This is the new hunting rifle from Anschutz, distributed by RUAG Ammotec UK. You might think that it’s impossible for an firearm to be complex and simple at the same time, but the 1782 brings you the...
View ArticleSPONSORED: The new Z8i 3.5-28×50 P from Swarovski Optik
For more information, just click here. Responsible hunting over long distances demands an experienced shot. Local knowledge, correct estimations of external influences, personal experience, and the...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Kopfjager Ambush
Designed mainly for hunters, the Kopfjager Industries Ambush is a breakthrough design that provides a rock-solid solution to fighting fatigue and ensuring precise shots when it matters. The Ambush...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Swarovski Z8i riflescope
Get all the latest information on the Swarovski z8i riflescope right here! THE 8x ZOOM SECOND TO NONE The Z8i riflescope completely redefines performance with its 8x zoom and outstanding optics. Its...
View ArticleCustomising rifles – is it the future?
Budgets are bigger and tastes are changing; Ollie Harvey explores the growing trend for customised rifles. Why do so many purchases end up being a compromise in some way or another? This happens in...
View ArticleCZ 452 American review
Stuart Wilson familiarises himself with the CZ 452 American – the ‘first and last’ firearm for the hunter gatherer. My introduction to shooting came at an early age: rabbiting with my dad, keeping...
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