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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A National Trust for Scotland out-of-season deer cull in Scotland’s iconic Glen Coe could mark the end of life as they know it for the last of the ‘hill people’.
To celebrate the game season, we’re giving one lucky ready the chance to win a game-shooting bundle worth over £313 from leading UK manufacturer of shotgun cartridges, Eley Hawk.
Amber Hill and Lucy Hall brought home an impressive haul of medals from international events during the 2022 clay shooting season, and the cherry on the cake was an Olympic quota place each!
Gundog Theft Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of gundog theft and its prevention; it is estimated that nearly half of all stolen dogs are working gundogs.
The Country Food Trust is proud to launch their Winter Appeal with the ambition of raising £200,000 to help feed families in crisis using high protein, healthy game, venison and turkey meat.
We have teamed up with Fiocchi to offer you the chance to win a slab of 250 F Blacks from leading cartridge manufacturer Fiocchi. Free to enter!
Your chance to win a slab of 250 VIP Sporting cartridge from premier manufacturer Eley Hawk Ltd worth over £100
Zeiss introduces the DTI 6 - a new thermal imaging camera with exceptional image quality to precisely identify your quarry, day or night!
Our choice of 10 unmissable things to do and see at the inaugural GWCT Welsh Game Fair; as well as being a fun day out for the whole family, the fair raises important funds for research into Wales' mo...
The next Ian Coley open day is set to be the biggest of the year, and attendees have the wonderful chance of winning a Fabarm L4S worth almost £1,400 courtesy of Anglo Italian Arms.
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