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What shooting news does ShootingUK cover?
Shooting legislation, firearms law, game shooting news and countryside policy — ShootingUK covers it all, first and in depth. When a firearms bill moves through Parliament, when snaring regulations change, when a landmark legal ruling affects game shooters, deer stalkers or airgun owners, our dedicated news team reports it before anyone else.
We go direct to the people who shape the sport. BASC, the Countryside Alliance, leading gunsmiths, shoot managers, game dealers and the industry’s most respected voices all contribute comment and analysis built around the issues that matter to shooters, gamekeepers, landowners and fieldsports professionals across the UK.
Firearms licensing, lead ammunition, animal welfare legislation, conservation funding, rural crime — if it affects shooting, it is covered here. Our coverage extends across game shooting, deer stalking, airgun law, pest control, driven shoots, wildfowling and Scottish and devolved countryside policy, reported by a team with direct access to the organisations and legal experts who shape the sport.
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NewsInterview with a Vegan
Emily Damment has been locked in fascinating daily discussions with her new colleague, and the content of the conversations makes interesting reading
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NewsTo eat or not to eat?
Rabbit health is an important topic for hunters. Patrick Hook explains all about the diseases and parasites that can afflict your quarry – and if it is safe to eat
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NewsGreat Britain’s Nathan Hales wins men’s trap shooting gold in Paris
Great Britain's Nathan Hales has won Olympic gold by setting a new Games record in the men's trap shooting final.
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NewsMerkel K5 Extreme stalking rifle
Bruce Potts is in his element when he gets to test a single-shot rifle brim full of timeless elegance combined with modern innovation.
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NewsIce safari
Hunting with the Inuit people of Greenland, Simon K Barr fulfils a boyhood dream of a real hunting adventure in the high Arctic
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NewsBullseye Basics
From the importance of shooting bags to the nuances of the ballistic curve, Paul Austin explains everything you need to know to set up your rifle for true marksmanship.
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NewsAccurate Assessment
Jon Snowdon on the mix of art and science required to accurately survey deer numbers
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A promising new chapter for The Women’s Shooting Network
The Shotgun and Chelsea Bun Club are rebranding with aims of revolutionising visibility for women shooting.
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GearThe Great British Shooting Awards 2024
The results are in from the Great British Shooting Awards, held on Friday 23rd February at the Birmingham NEC.
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A hard day’s night
Devotion and sleep deprivation can be a necessary part of a keeper's lifestyle, as Adam Smith's career in poult protection often showed
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