Shooting UK

From guns and gundogs to the latest shooting news; the complete online network for the British shooting community.

Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

Lincolnshire police promote gun safety

It is important that pupils and teachers are provided with a balanced view on country sports and the law.


By Barnaby Dracup

Thursday, 06 December 2007

School children in Lincolnshire have been learning about the importance of gun safety from their local police force.

The pupils from Lacy Garden primary school in Louth listened to talks about safety, gun law and the contribution shooters make to conservation.

The day was organised by Peter Marshall and Susan Bull from BASC, in partnership with David Mills from the Airgun Training and Education Organisation.

Community support officer, Josh Hayward, who works for Louth's neighbourhood policing team, said: "The day at Lacy Garden primary school proved extremely useful and informative for everyone involved. The youngsters took everything on board and particularly the message that carrying imitation firearms in a public place is irresponsible and dangerous."

BASC's director of shooting standards, Peter Marshall, said: "This is an important part of BASC's ongoing schools initiative, ensuring pupils and teachers are provided with a balanced view on country sports and the law. We are constantly on the look out for new enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who are keen to help with schools visits."


CompPrevious
Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species

Gamekeepers protect threatened bird species

The study reveals birds and wildlife flourish in c...

CompNext
Bird flu advice from the Code of Good Shooting Practice

Bird flu advice from the Code of Good Shooting Practice

Chairman, Bill Tyrwhitt-Drake, said: "The cur...


Instruction

Readers' shooting questions

Readers' shooting questions

Sporting Gun's shooting coach dips into his mailbag to s... Read more


More in Instruction...


Guns

Arietta Crown shotgun review

Arietta Crown shotgun review

The Arietta Crown is a lovely little 16-bore from the renowned Spanish... Read more


More in Guns...


News

Richard Faulds wins World Sporting clay shooting title

Richard Faulds wins World Sporting clay shooting title

Richard Faulds added yet another World Title to his CV at the recent W... Read more


More in News...



Comments


December 26 20:07

What a great initiative! This is where it should start.Kids learn quickly at this age Well done that Police Force! I hope more Forces take it up.


Post your comment:

Logged in as
Not you? Post a comment as a different user.

Sporting Gun Magazine

What's in this issue?

ON SALE JULY 1st

Subscribe to magazine

Save up to 25% on a subscription to Sporting Gun, subscribe today!


Subscribe to Sporting Gun

Shooting Gazette Magazine

Save up to 25% on a subscription to Sporting Gun, subscribe today!


Latest articles

Richard Faulds wins World Sporting clay shooting title

Richard Faulds wins World Sporting clay shooting title

Richard Faulds added yet another World Title to his CV at the recent W... Read more


Rockland Wildfowlers' Association to hold auction

Rockland Wildfowlers' Association to hold auction

Due to increasing restraints imposed upon the wildfowling community by... Read more


More in Latest articles...



Shooting Poll Take part in our poll

Should shotgun cartridges have a standardised colour code for bore size?