Andy McLachlan recalls what it was finally like to head back outdoors again with his air rifle once the Covid-19 restrictions were eased. Andy’s friends Paul, Ian and Dave use a combination of makeshift benches to replicate their club’s indoor…
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Return to outdoor target shooting with Andy McLachlan
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Countryside Groups Hail Licence Move
Six general licences for the control of wild birds are being reissued on a temporary basis – in a move described by BASC as being both “sensible and workable” for shooting and conservation. The general licences had been due to…
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Essential guide to rifle care
Mike Morton runs through some rifle care tips to help protect your air rifle so it will continue to serve for years to come. For any air rifle to keep giving of its best, it’s important to properly look after it.…
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Airgun Shooter 135 is out NOW
The latest edition of Airgun Shooter is now available to purchase and use the code ’10OFF’ to get 10% off your purchase! Use the promo code 10OFF to get 10% off your order Staying at home doesn’t mean an end…
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CORONAVIRUS: Advice on shooting activities in England
BASC and other rural organisations have updated their advice for shooting, work on shoots and pest control in England following the government’s latest changes to the regulations for fighting Covid-19. We must stress that these changes have been made in…
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BASC ask for Covid-19 consistency from police
BASC is urging the police to be consistent in the covid-19 advice given to the shooting community amid reports that some forces have blocked essential fox control during the lambing season, as well as other pest control. The UK’s largest…
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CORONAVIRUS: BASC asks Home Office to support firearms licensing during pandemic
Tens of thousands of firearm certificate holders could be at risk of breaking the law as the coronavirus outbreak restricts police resources, according to BASC. Some firearms certificates are due to expire in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The…
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Northern Shooting Show: BASC offer free entry to youngsters
The Great British Shooting Awards – all the winners
It was a great event on Saturday night after the British Shooting Show, and just in case you missed it, here are all the winners from the Great British Shooting Awards. Shooting Apparel of the Year Deerhunter Pro Gamekeeper Jacket Rifle…
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