Keeping your gun cabinet keys discreetly and safely is one of the major responsibilities of possessing a gun. Fail to do this and you could bring shooting and your sport…
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Pheasant shooting on a budget
Is there such a thing as pheasant shooting on a budget? Well, yes there is. You can always buy a left-over day on a shooting website and snap up a…
Dogs and electric fences: how dangerous is getting a shock?
Shocks from electric fences can be painful but your dog shouldn't experience lasting trauma. If your dog still seems affected after the shock, you should see your vet
The Great Debate: Wellies v boots
Wellies v boots: Which would you prefer to wear on your feet when shooting, Wellingtons or boots?
Improve your driven shooting – here are 10 reasons why you might be missing
Driven shooting: Understanding why you miss will improve your driven shooting.
Picking-up on a shoot: this is what you need to know
Picking-up: A few wise words from a picking-up expert.
How Guns can earn a gamekeeper’s respect
Over the years I have read a number of articles on the topic of what constitutes a good beater, a good shoot and a good picker-up. But I don’t recall…
How NOT to be asked shooting again
It’s said that good manners cost nothing. It’s also true that bad manners in the field will cost you a future shooting invitation. So here is a guide to what…
Best ways to personalise your shoot
Does your shoot stand out from the crowd? Will your festive sport go with a bang? ST offers up a few suggestions to help make your driven day just that…
Are these the best shoot lunch ideas of all time?
The shoot lunch conjures up scenes of steaming plates, cottage pies and treacle puddings but in fact a shoot lunch on the grouse moor in August should be very different…
Driven pheasant day: How to tell which is your bird and which is your neighbour’s
Ian Grindy shows you how to work out if it's your bird or your neighbour's and discusses etiquette on driven shoots
The key issues of shotgun restoration
Shotgun restoration: Shotgun restoration requires time and money.
Do dogs have to wear collars?
Gundogs are controlled with slip leads but it’s rare that you’ll see one with any sort of collar. So do all dogs have to wear collars? Is it required by…
What’s in a gamekeeper’s job description?
Gamekeepers: From long hours to relentless predators, there are many aspects to a gamekeeper's job description.
Getting a ‘coterminous’ firearms certificate: a combined firearms and shotgun certificate
If you’re a keen Shot with both firearms certificates and shotgun certificates, then it’s worth applying for what’s known as a coterminous firearms certificate, which basically means that you have…
Beretta 695 reviewed by Shooting Gazette
The Beretta 695 on test is impressive and offers positive shooting qualities. It’s also reasonably priced and a relatively new offering from the Beretta stable. Interested? It is available in…
The art of gun case restoration
Gun case restoration: Although gun case restoration is a long process it is well worth the effort.
Should I start to close an eye when shooting?
Q: As an older Gun I sometimes struggle with my eyesight. I shoot off my right shoulder but my left eye is strong and my right eye is getting weaker.…
Which gundog puppy will be pick of the litter?
Q: How do I going about choosing a puppy from the litter? I’m planning on breeding gundog puppies from my bitch this spring. She’s five years old and I only…
How can I ensure my puppy bonds with my old gun dog?
I'm worried my 10-year-old spaniel won't take to the new puppy I've just bought. What problems do you think I may encounter?