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Shooting news: legislation, industry updates and the latest product releases
At Sporting Gun, our news team is always on the pulse of the shooting world. We keep a close eye on the stories that matter to UK shooters – from the latest developments in firearms legislation and licensing, to industry updates, competition results and new product launches.
If it impacts your shooting, we’re covering it. Whether it’s a change in the law, a new shotgun worth your attention, or key announcements from manufacturers and organisations across the sector, we make sure you’re the first to know.
Our focus is simple: clear, accurate and timely reporting without the noise. Because when it comes to legislation, safety and the future of the sport, staying informed is essential.
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NewsBeretta Gallery celebrates 20 years in London
The Beretta Gallery London marks two decades at its St James’s Street location with a special anniversary reception
By Hollis Butler
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NewsJohn Forsey calls time on gun shop after 66 years
After 66 years in the gun trade, John Forsey is retiring at 87, closing his shop on 31 December and reflecting on a lifetime in shooting
By Hollis Butler
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Major venues champion British wild venison
It’s good news for deer stalkers as catering firm Levy is swapping around 54 tonnes of beef burgers for wild venison burgers in a bid to cut carbon emissions
By Hollis Butler
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NewsRoyals break clays at Purdey’s reopening
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have reopened James Purdey & Sons’ shooting grounds at The Royal Berkshire
By Hollis Butler
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Trainers hit back at calls for shock collar ban
The Kennel Club has urged the Scottish Government to ban shock collars, citing "clear scientific evidence" of their ineffectiveness
By Hollis Butler
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New scheme tackles cost barrier for young skeet shooters
The CPSA and Eriswell Lodge have launched a sponsorship scheme to support young skeet shooters in England
By Hollis Butler
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Ladies’ shooting club launches in the Cotswolds
Ian Coley Sporting has launched The Coley Ladies Shooting Club, offering dedicated clay shooting sessions for women
By Hollis Butler
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CompetitionsWin four tickets to the British Shooting Show 2026 – worth £140
CLOSED: The British Shooting show is held at the Birmingham NEC on the weekend of the 13th - 15th of February 2026
By Sporting Gun
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CompetitionsWin an Alan Paine Combrook all-weather men’s field coat worth £484
CLOSED: Sporting Gun has partnered with Alan Paine to offer our readers this amazing prize
By Sporting Gun
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Next generation shines at young gundog handlers’ event
Twenty-six young handlers, some as young as five years old, demonstrated remarkable natural ability at Muntjac Trading’s inaugural Young Handlers Day
By Hollis Butler
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