A beginner’s guide to picking-up
We walk you through what to expect on your first time picking-up, including when to know if your dog is ready, what to do on the first drive and how to behave during the dayThe shooting season is upon...
View ArticleHow a shotgun works
Lewis Potter looks at the inner workings of a shotgun to explain and illustrate how a shotgun worksThe other day, someone with many years’ shooting experience came into the workshop and asked what the...
View ArticleEtiquette: How to get invited back to shoot
Gamekeepers and shoot organisers tell Robin Scott why they're more than happy to see some Guns back for another day – but not others...One of the many great pleasures of shooting is receiving an...
View ArticleA chat with The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club founder Victoria Knowles Lacks
With Amber Hill winning the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2013 and sealing her Rio 2016 place by shooting gold at the Baku European Games in June, women shooters are increasingly making...
View ArticleHow to shoot well (Part One)
People are willing to spend thousands, if not ten thousands of pounds on their equipment. But nobody will ever shoot well with a shotgun unless they have a solid foundation to build on. You need to get...
View ArticleThe anatomy of a shotgun
Get to know your kicker from your cocking limb. Drew Boxall reveals the names and functions of the parts of a side-by-side boxlock with side plates, based on the Anson & Deeley designA...
View ArticleClayshooting grounds near London
Whether you're new to shooting or you want to brush up on your technique before the season starts, some tuition and practice will always reap dividends. For those of you that live and work in the...
View Article10 best shotguns for clay pigeon shooting
Our expert reviewers have put these shotguns through their paces. If you're looking for a shotgun for clayshooting, then browse through the 10 models listed here to see which would fit the billBeretta...
View ArticleHow to get your shotgun certificate
Start here to discover what you need to know about how to apply for a shotgun certificate, how long it is likely to take to process, how much it will cost and how to appeal if your application is...
View ArticleOur beginner’s guide to shooting – what you need to know
First off, congratulations on your decision to take up this time-honoured sport. Here are the answers to some of the questions you may haveQ: A friend with a gun has offered to teach me to shoot and...
View ArticleHow to shoot well (Part Two)
The second in our two-part guide written by Mike Yardley on how to become the shooter you've always wanted to beI am assuming that you have now acquired a shotgun which is a reasonable fit. That you...
View ArticleHow to get into shooting
So you've decided you want to start shooting. What area interests you? Do you want to shoot clays? Take up deer stalking? Game shooting? Or thinking about learning to use an air rifle? Here's some...
View ArticleHow long will it take you to get your shotgun and firearms certificates?
It seems to be a postcode lottery, with the City of London processing applications in under three weeks and Essex taking around five monthsWondering why it is taking so long to get your firearms and...
View ArticleA guide to buying your first gun
You can start looking for a gun before your certificate arrives - as a reputable dealer will be happy to reserve a gun for youA reputable dealer will offer excellent advice First off, where should you...
View ArticleClayshooting tips for beginners
A guide to some common terms Beginners need to understand a topic clearly and even competent shooters can need reminders! So here are some clayshooting tips for beginners to get started with. Kill...
View ArticlePardon? Why shooters should ALWAYS wear ear protection
"Never, ever, let your gun ..." Words of warning that should extend to "Never, ever shoot your gun without wearing effective ear protection" One of the safety rules of shooting should certainly be that...
View ArticleHow a shotgun cartridge works
We explain the anatomy of a shotgun cartridge and how it actually works and performs Cartridges are made up of just five components: A plastic (sometimes paper) case Prime Propellant Wad Shot How these...
View Article10 shooting tips you need to know
You might have started shooting as a youngster or maybe you're relatively new to the sport. No matter when you started, there's probably a tip in here for you somewhere. Read them before you next go...
View ArticleSome shooting hints
Whether this is your first time shooting a rifle, or whether you've been shooting for the past ten years, here are some shooting hints and advice to help you perfect your technique and aim.Finding Your...
View ArticleLearning to shoot and cook game in Somerset – part one
In two days I went from being a complete novice to having shot and cooked my first brace of pheasant .... Here's day one - when I have a shooting lesson and go on my first pheasant drive The beginners'...
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