Expert articles on UK firearms law, shooting techniques, equipment guides, and compliance tips.
A practical guide to UK rifle club range commands, safe conduct, probationary supervision, and what new target shooters should expect on the firing point.
A clear UK guide to Section 1 and Section 2 shotguns, covering capacity, certificates, barrel length, solid slug, practical shotgun, and safe record keeping.
A practical UK guide to ammunition records for firearm certificate holders, covering FAC limits, running balances, home loading, shotgun cartridges, and renewal evidence.
A UK guide to using night vision and thermal for fox control, covering permission, certificate conditions, safe backstops and records.
A practical UK guide to rifle moderator checks, cleaning, drying, storage, safety warning signs and certificate holder record keeping.
A practical guide to whether UK certificate holders must keep ammunition purchase records, what dealers record by law, and why keeping your own log still helps.
A practical guide to when a shotgun falls into Section 1 in the UK, how magazine capacity works, and what certificate holders need to avoid getting wrong.
A practical guide to what UK shooters should record in a personal shooting log, including dates, firearms used, attendance, ammunition, and renewal-ready notes.
A practical UK guide to shotgun cleaning frequency, wet weather care, proof mark checks, and safe storage habits that help prevent rust and avoid damage.
What should you record after each range visit in the UK? Keep the date, venue, firearm, calibre, ammunition used, and key session notes.
Can you buy ammunition online in the UK? Yes, but certificate checks, quantity limits, and lawful collection or delivery still apply.
Understand CPSA classifications in clay shooting, including classes, issue dates, the 300 target rule, temporary classifications, and resets to unclassified.
Learn what a miniature rifle range is in the UK, who needs a certificate, what rifles are allowed, and how the Firearms Act 2023 changed the rules.
Gallery rifle shooting in the UK is a fast, practical target discipline built around short to medium distances, varied positions, and carefully defined firearm categories.
Using steel shot in an older shotgun can be safe in some cases, but only if you understand proof marks, chamber length, choke, and cartridge type first.
UK deer stalkers should keep clear records of outings, shots, carcass handling, and venison destination to support safety, management, and traceability.
Probationary membership at a Home Office approved rifle club must last at least three months, but many UK clubs require longer supervised progress.
A useful guide to Scotland deer law changes covering male close seasons, thermal and night vision under licence, and the new 80-grain bullet-weight threshold.
Learn how GL42 works in England in 2026, what reasonable endeavours mean, and which records help prove lawful, proportionate pest bird control on the ground.
A clear guide to shared gun cabinet rules in the UK, including authorised access, key control, ammunition storage, and when a second cabinet is wiser.
A practical guide to when non-certificate holders can legally borrow a shotgun or rifle in the UK, including section 11A rules, supervision, and common mistakes.
A practical UK guide to selling or transferring a firearm, covering police notification, certificate entries, private sales, bereavement transfers, and secure handling.
A practical UK guide to guest days at Home Office approved rifle clubs, including supervision rules, probationary membership, attendance records, and what newcomers should expect.
Can you shoot carrion crows and other corvids under general licence in England? Here is what GL40, GL41, and GL42 actually allow in 2026, and what they do not.
Routine police visits to inspect your gun cabinet in the UK should normally be booked in advance. Here is what Home Office guidance says, and when exceptions may apply.
Find out when .223 is lawful for deer in England and Wales, which species it applies to, and what the Deer Act 1991 actually requires.
Learn how long UK approved rifle clubs should keep attendance records, what details must be logged, and how those records can support FAC holders.
A practical guide to the legal minimums and real-world choices around lead-free deer ammunition for UK stalkers in England, Wales, and Scotland.
A clear guide to the club records and personal logs that help UK target shooters show regular, responsible activity for certificate applications and renewals.
A clear guide to trained hunter status, DSC2, food hygiene rules, and the practical route to selling venison lawfully in the UK.
A practical UK guide to reporting a lost or stolen firearm, shotgun, certificate, or ammunition, and what the police will expect next.
A clear guide to whether DSC1 is enough to start deer stalking in the UK, covering legal expectations, estate requirements, mentoring, and meat hygiene rules.
A practical guide to moving house with firearms in the UK, covering police notification, secure transport, temporary storage, and common mistakes to avoid.
A practical guide to woodpigeon control in England, covering GL42, crop protection, alternative methods, safe shooting, record keeping, and best practice in the field.
Learn how coterminous firearm and shotgun certificates work in Great Britain, including 2025 fees, Form 201, timing, renewals, and when combining certificates makes sense.
A practical guide to UK deer close seasons, comparing England, Wales, and Scotland, with a simple explanation of male and female seasons, muntjac, and why local law matters.
A practical UK guide to the firearms medical marker in England, including how GP checks work, what the marker does, and what applicants should expect during grant or renewal.
Want to join a Home Office approved rifle club in the UK? Here is how probationary membership works, what clubs must check, and how to prepare for full membership.
Can you leave firearms in a car in the UK? Here is what the law expects, what counts as reasonable precautions, and how to reduce risk when travelling.
A comprehensive guide to legal grey squirrel control in the UK, covering shooting with air rifles and rimfire, live trapping, drey poking, best calibres, and when to carry out control.
Everything you need to know about police firearms security inspections in the UK, from cabinet requirements and key storage to what the FEO checks and how to pass first time.
A well-maintained rifle scope lasts decades, but poor cleaning and storage can ruin optics fast. Learn the right way to clean lenses, check turret tracking, and avoid the most common scope care mistakes.
A shotgun certificate covers Section 2 shotguns, while a firearms certificate covers rifles and high-capacity shotguns. Here are the key legal, cost, and practical differences UK shooters need to understand.
A beginner-friendly guide to booking your first UK shooting taster day in 2026, including clay lessons, rifle pathways, costs, and what to expect.
A practical UK guide to drying, cleaning, and protecting your shotgun after rain, damp storage, or a wet day in the field or on the clay ground.
A complete guide to shotgun chokes for UK shooters. Learn which chokes suit Sporting, Skeet, DTL, and Trap, plus advice on steel shot and patterning your gun.
Learn to read wind for long-range rifle shooting in the UK. Covers natural indicators, mirage, the clock method, and practical tips for NRA competition.
A practical guide to choosing your first shotgun in the UK. Compare over-under, side-by-side, and semi-automatic actions, gauges, budgets, and where to buy.
Learn what counts as good reason for a UK Firearms Certificate, from target shooting and pest control to deer stalking, and how police assess your application.
Compare digital and paper firearms record-keeping systems for UK FAC holders. Covers legal requirements, police inspection readiness, ammunition tracking, and how to transition.
The digital shooting diary for UK firearms certificate holders. Manage ammo, log sessions, prepare for certificate renewals.
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