Deer stalking: My stalking lease covers farmland surrounded by a large area of woodland, which is also on my lease. The boundary running along the back of this wood is…
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Mate must be accompanied for a .243 on his firearms certificate!
Firearms certificate: My friend has had a .222 and a .22 on a firearms certificate for 15 years. He has recently accompanied me stalking on several occasions using my deer
Can I get my firearms ban lifted early?
Firearms ban: Last year I received a two-year sentence for fraud. On being released I had to sign a document saying I could not possess a firearm for five years.
What’s the best gun to start clay pigeon shooting?
Clay pigeon shooting: I am 14 years old and have just got hooked on clay pigeon shooting. As a present I was hoping to get a gun and all of…
Do I need to plan my shooting in the Republic of Ireland?
I am planning to go shooting in the Republic of Ireland. Is there anything I should do or can I just pack my dog, gun and go?
My landlord won’t let me shoot swarming rabbits!
Please help! I rent 20 acres of grazing land that's being eaten to the ground by rabbits, but my landlord won't let me shoot them!
Can you get arrested for letting loose squirrels?
Is it true that you can be prosecuted if you catch a non-native species (like a grey squirrel) in the UK, then let it loose?
When was the first rifled barrel made?
Can you tell me when the first gun with a rifled barrel was made? I had always assumed it was in the late 18th century, but a friend disputes this…
Can I claim insurance if someone’s gun blows up?
We’ve got a guy in our shoot who insists on using a clapped-out black powder-proofed hammer gun, which rattles when he closes it.
Should I buy a trap gun to start clay shooting?
My friend has been taking me clay shooting and I would now like to get my own gun when my shotgun certificate arrives.
Do dog boxes in cars help prevent serious injuries?
Can, or do, dog boxes in cars help save serious injuries to dogs in the case of a rear end shunt?
What’s the law regarding guns on public footpaths?
I've got photographs of a man with a gun on a public footpath. What's the law regarding this?
Does WD40 attack the metal on guns?
I have been told by a registered firearms dealer that I should never use WD40 on my guns because it attacks the metal. Is this true or is he pulling…
Do I have to apply for my general licence?
At the risk of sounding totally stupid could you please explain to this newbie to shooting exactly what a general licence is? Is it something you have to apply for?
Can you tell me about my Lincoln Jeffries shotgun?
It has 32in barrels, and the rib is etched with “Lincoln Jeffries” in gold, with the address “Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham”.
Are there any good hide poles for pigeon shooting?
Can you recommend a good set of heavy-duty hide poles for pigeon shooting with? I’m sick and tired of spending money on poles that bend and buckle when you try…
Can you tell me about my Belleri Antonio shotgun?
I recently purchased an over-under 12-bore, and I wonder whether you could tell me anything about the maker Belleri Antonio?
I lost my leg and now have trouble clay shooting!
Clay shooting: I lost a leg last year in a motorbike accident and now find it harder to shoot Sporting because I can’t move my feet to cope with doubles.…
What can you tell me about a Czechoslovakian air rifle?
I’ve inherited an air rifle, it’s a short break-barrel rifle, only 35.1⁄2in long with a 14.1⁄2in long barrel and simple open sights.
Which shotgun springs are best?
I'm treating myself to a Perazzi Sporter but can't decide whether to by an MX8 with leaf spring trigger or the MX12 with coil springs. Which springs are best?