Mystery surrounds the appointment of the League Against Cruel Sports’ new chief executive, Joe Duckworth.
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Merkel 2002C shotgun review
Merkel 2002C shotgun: The Merkel 2002C is a top quality gun that’s made in Germany and designed for the UK shooter.
Shooting groups warn of airgun legislation overspill
The potential restrictions on airguns in Scotland could have implications for shooters across the UK.
Shooting groups support new rules for young shooters
Legislation agreed by the Northern Ireland Assembly to allow young people to shoot shotguns and airguns under supervision have been described as positive by shooting groups.
Pigeon shooting guns for under £9000
On a day of intensive pigeon shooting you need a gun which is reliable, easy to handle and comfortable to shoot.
Who should be judging field trials?
Judging field trials: Amid growing concern over the consistency of judging field trials Jeremy Hunt wonders if it’s time for a new structure?
Footballer escapes charge over air rifle shooting
Police have confirmed that Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole will not be charged over an incident in which he accidentally shot a student with an air rifle at his club’s training…
RSPB admits predator control benefits birds
A new RSPB report blames foxes and crows for waders' decline after attacking Songbird Survival predation study.
Cost of shotgun licence could rise up to £200
Shooting groups criticize Government plans to make shooters shoulder the full cost of the shotgun and firearms licencing process.
Shooting groups welcome U-turn on nature reserves
Shooting and wildfowling groups welcome Government’s U-turn on nature reserves, saving the foreshore from falling into the wrong hands.
New Browning 525 shotgun review
The new Browning 525 is a major improvement on the manufacturer’s Japanese-made range
Gunshop owner charged with illegal arms dealing
The managing director of a Yorkshire gunshop has been arrested at a Las Vegas gun show, after the filing of court documents that alleged his involvement in importing illegal gun…
Sign up for Olympic shooting event details online
With 18 months to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, organisers are encouraging shooting enthusiasts to sign up for the latest information.
Clay shooting gold medallist calls for support
Clay shooting gold medallist, Charlotte Kerwood, has called for support in her bid to build an Olympic training layout.
Scottish shooting calls for longer catching-up period
Scottish gamekeepers and shoots back a proposal to extend the end-of-season catching-up period to the end of February.
16-bore shotguns under £10,000
Among the most underrated of guns, the 16-bore is considered to be the gun of choice for true sporting connoisseurs.
Wildfowling restraints hit shooting community hard
As Britain’s wild birds struggle in the cold, disruptions to the wildfowling season hit the shooting community hard.
Boxall & Edmiston 12-bore shotgun review
Boxall & Edmiston 12-bore shotgun review: It’s exciting to find a new English side-by-side sideplated boxlock costing £16,000 and made by a veritable Who’s-Who of top-flight craftsmen.
William Evans Pall Mall shotgun review
William Evans Pall Mall shotgun review: It's hard to spot the difference between this Spanish made William Evans Pall Mall side-by-side, and a best English gun.
Perazzi HPX shotgun review
This Perazzi HPX shotgun is a bespoke over-under designed for the high-bird specialist.