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Sporting Gun FAQs: everything you need to know about the magazine
Got a question about Sporting Gun? You’re in the right place. This page covers everything readers, subscribers and advertisers need to know about the UK’s leading monthly magazine for clay, game and rough shooters.
Whether you’re wondering how often the magazine publishes, how to start or manage a subscription, whether a digital edition is available, or how to get your hands on a back issue, you’ll find a straightforward answer here. We’ve also covered the questions we hear most often about advertising, contributor submissions and how to get in touch with the team.
Sporting Gun has been the trusted voice of the shooting community since 1978, and getting more of it – in print or digital – has never been easier.
Browse the questions below and, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, drop us a line.
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Sporting Gun is a monthly publication, offering 12 issues per year packed with practical advice, equipment reviews, and shooting techniques.
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We cover a wide range of shooting disciplines, including clay shooting, game shooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting, and wildfowling.
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Regular practice, proper stance and consistent gun mount are key. Our magazine features expert tips and techniques in every issue to help you improve.
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Consider factors such as fit, weight, barrel length, and intended use. Our equipment reviews provide in-depth analysis to help you make an informed decision.
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Yes, you need a valid shotgun certificate issued by your local police force. We regularly cover legal aspects of gun ownership in our magazine.
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Begin by visiting a local clay shooting ground for instruction. Many offer taster sessions and gun hire for beginners. Our magazine features guides for newcomers.
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Regular cleaning after use is essential. We provide detailed maintenance guides in our issues, covering cleaning techniques and recommended products.
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Sporting Gun has been the trusted voice of the shooting community since 1978, and a subscription is the best way to make sure you never miss a word of it.
For just £3.75 an issue – 46% less than the newsstand price – you’ll receive Britain’s leading shooting magazine delivered to your door before it hits the shelves. Every issue is packed with expert gundog training advice, in-depth shotgun and cartridge reviews, technique features from professional shots, pigeon and wildfowling coverage and the people and stories that define the sport.
In a world of endless scrolling, a magazine is something different – a moment to slow down, read properly and absorb knowledge that makes you a better shot. Back issues become a reference library worth keeping.
