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Shooting pairs from the same trap is impossible!

Shooting pairs from the same trap is impossible!

I have problems shooting following pairs from the same trap, usually missing the second of the two. What’s going wrong? Read more


Which knife sharpener do you take deer stalking?

Which knife sharpener do you take deer stalking?

Which type of knife sharpener do you prefer to take deer stalking? I use one of those Bladetech sharpeners, but I find it takes too much metal off the blade. Read more


Will snap caps lengthen the life of my springs?

Will snap caps lengthen the life of my springs?

Will it lengthen the life of the trigger springs and mainspring if I fire my gun with snap caps in the chamber, just before popping it back into the security cabinet? Read more


Am I allowed to shoot feral cats?

Am I allowed to shoot feral cats?

I know about most of the restrictions on shooting vermin, birds, foxes, rabbits etc but one thing I haven't been able to find out though is the stance on cats. Read more


My shotguns have an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?

My shotguns have an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?

I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get a reduced premium? Read more


Are gundog training dummy launchers worth it?

Are gundog training dummy launchers worth it?

How far do dummy launchers throw a dummy? Are they better than chucking them by hand and are they worth all the money? Read more


Should I notify anyone to move my gun cabinet?

Should I notify anyone to move my gun cabinet?

Do I have to notify the firearms department if I move my gun cabinet to another part of the house? Read more


Clay pigeon shooting video - Overhead target from behind

Clay pigeon shooting video - Overhead target from behind

Clay pigeon shooting video - Overhead target from behind: In this new video from Sporting Gun, shooting instructor, Mark Russell shows you how to shoot the Overhead target. Read more


Why don't modern shotguns have a dolls head?

Why don't modern shotguns have a dolls head?

Why do a lot of old guns have dolls head extensions to the barrels? Why don’t we see them on today’s guns? Read more


Will my conviction lose me my shotgun certificate?

Will my conviction lose me my shotgun certificate?

I was recently convicted of a non-violent offence and the police have told me it’s unlikely my shotgun certificate will be renewed when it becomes due in three months time. Read more



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