Roy Green of Altrincham Rifle and Pistol Club has been presented with the National Shooting Week Award in recognition of the club’s record in introducing newcomers to the sport.
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Scotland reiterates call for gun control powers
Scottish Government reiterates call for devolution of gun controls as crime relating to airguns drops by almost half.
I have trouble shooting game with my second barrel!
I can kill birds reasonably well in front but find it very difficult when game shooting, to consistently take pheasants with the second barrel.
Scottish Natural Heritage praises shooting sports
The body responsible for Scotland’s natural heritage has stressed its support for the wider benefits offered by shooting sports and management, and said that sportsmen who relish their connection with…
Gundog training: How to assess your puppy
When it comes to training a gundog puppy the most important thing to take into account is it temperament. Tony Price explains.
Rural fuel customers treated unfairly by suppliers
A report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has found that some ‘off-grid’ fuel suppliers may not be treating their rural customers fairly and has recommended a wider examination…
Vigilance urged after poaching of famous stag
In the wake of the illegal poaching of a stag dubbed the ‘Goodleigh Giant’ in north Devon, the Countryside Alliance has urged those who use the countryside to be vigilant…
Coalition government failing on wildlife promises
New report finds that the Government has met just two of its 16 commitments to the UK's wildlife and landscape.
Number of jobseekers in shooting industry falls
The number of jobseekers in the shooting industry seems to have fallen radically in the aftermath of the economic downturn, according to one of the sector’s largest wholesalers, Edgar Brothers.…
Shooting organisations welcome fall in airgun crime
BASC Scotland today welcomed official figures which show the number of offences involving airguns has dropped from 427 in 2009/10 to 233 in 2010/11.
Packham dropped from LACS over deer culling quote
The League Against Cruel Sports has been explaining why it decided to sever its links with leading naturalist Chris Packham, over comments he made regarding the culling of deer.
Shooting organisation clears up ammo confusion
Confusion over whether Hornady A-Max US manufactured match target shooting rounds can continue to be used for target shooting has been cleared up with help from the British Association for…
What can I do about the shooting rights on my land?
Shooting rights: I recently bought some farmland but the shooting rights were retained by the vendor.
Is dog microchipping better than tattooing?
Do you think microchipping is better than tattooing? I'm buying a new gun dog soon and would like to have one of these done.
Shadow Minister tries his hand at clay pigeon shooting
A Shadow Minister has had his first experience of shooting sports thanks to the UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
I keep finding deer stuck in fences while out stalking!
Deer stalking: This last year or so I seem to be finding more deer hung up in fences at places where they don’t normally cross. We have had the odd…
Just Cartridges releases shooting App for iPhone
Just Cartridges continue to push the boundaries of innovation with the imminent release of their new shooting App.
Shooting association launches game meat campaign
The British Association for Shooting & Conservation has launched its latest campaign to encourage people to eat game meat.
I struggle to shoot properly when wildfowling!
I really enjoy a trip to the foreshore for wildfowling but I do struggle to shoot while kneeling in a creek or on the side of a ditch. How do…
New bonuses for shooting association members
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association has launched a new 'bonus book' for its members.