Expert articles on UK firearms law, shooting techniques, equipment guides, and compliance tips.
A practical guide to inspecting, cleaning, drying and repairing gun slips and hard cases for safer firearm transport and equipment protection.
A practical guide to mapping boundaries, access, rights of way and hazards so UK permission shooters can plan each field visit safely.
A practical UK guide to the focus, routine and social connection that target shooting can offer, with safety and responsible support kept firmly first.
A practical UK guide for clubs and hosts supporting overseas visiting shooters, with visitor permit checks, timing, ammunition control, safety and records.
A practical match day checklist for UK shooters entering club competitions, covering documents, kit, ammunition, timings, range rules and records.
Rangefinders and ballistic apps are useful only when their outputs are checked, recorded and reviewed against real results. This guide explains what UK shooters should log.
An inspection-ready firearms inventory helps certificate holders stay organised before renewals, security visits and day-to-day checks. Here is how Vectis supports it.
Clay, game and rifle shooting all call for different clothing choices in the UK. Here is a practical layering guide covering waterproofs, footwear and safety kit for each discipline.
UK deer stalkers have a legal and ethical duty to track and recover wounded deer. Learn what BASC's code of practice says about trained tracking dogs, response times, and record keeping.
Women remain underrepresented in UK certificate statistics, but clubs can make a practical difference with safe coaching, clear expectations and a genuinely welcoming culture.
Crossbows are not firearms, but UK law is changing. This guide explains age rules, hunting restrictions, 2026 government proposals and practical compliance steps.
A practical UK guide to choosing a shooting coach, checking qualifications, matching coaching style to your discipline and tracking progress safely.
A safety-first UK guide to drying, cleaning, inspecting and storing a shotgun after wet weather, including field checks and record keeping.
A practical record keeping guide for UK home reloaders, covering load data, batches, component changes, safe storage notes and range results.
A practical UK guide to preparing a gundog for a shoot day, with welfare, control, transport and record keeping at the centre.
UK shooters should store section 1 ammunition securely, keep sensible control of shotgun cartridges and plan transport so ammunition stays protected and out of sight.
UK clubs can welcome new adult shooters safely with a structured induction, supervised probationary pathway, clear records and calm coaching culture.
A practical UK guide to recording deer stalking field notes, carcass details, gralloch observations and evidence that supports safe venison handling.
A practical UK guide to choosing shooting hearing protection for ranges, clay grounds and club sessions, including SNR, fit and double protection.
Night shooting for fox control raises specific legal and safety questions. Here is what UK shooters need to check before heading out after dark.
A lost or stolen firearms certificate needs prompt action. Here is how to report it, what happens to your firearms in the meantime, and how to get a replacement.
Junior shooting can be safe, structured and positive when clubs combine lawful supervision, safeguarding, suitable equipment and clear record keeping.
Shooting insurance is not a substitute for safe practice, but it is often a practical requirement for club, range, syndicate and permission shooting in the UK.
A practical UK guide to keeping firearms and shotguns secure during a house move, from notifying police to reinstalling the cabinet and recording the change.
A practical guide to lawful estate-rifle use for UK deer stalking, covering section 11A borrowing, supervision, ammunition and the records stalkers should keep.
A practical checklist for UK certificate holders planning overseas shooting trips, with the key checks on permits, export controls, airline rules and records.
A practical UK guide for shooters preparing for their first F-Class match, covering class choice, kit, ammunition, wind notes and match records.
A practical guide for UK shooting clubs that want to welcome disabled shooters safely, respectfully and with better access planning.
A practical guide to choosing and using hearing protection for UK shooting, covering ear defenders, plugs, electronic protection, fit, range discipline and maintenance.
A practical UK guide to storing reloading powder and primers safely, with HSE limits, Home Office security guidance and record keeping tips.
A practical UK target shooting range bag checklist covering safety kit, documents, ammunition, tools, spares, optics and record keeping.
A practical UK guide to cleaning a semi-auto shotgun safely, covering unload checks, gas systems, magazines, chokes, storage and records.
A practical UK guide to rabbit control permissions, covering landowner consent, certificate conditions, safe land checks, night shooting and records.
A practical product guide showing how Vectis helps UK certificate holders organise shooting records before firearm or shotgun renewal.
A practical UK deer stalking guide to checking open seasons, species, sex, permissions, licences, night shooting rules and field records.
A practical UK guide to reviewing gun cabinet key security, covering unauthorised access, spare keys, children, visitors and records.
Learn how a structured shooting training diary helps UK target shooters improve safely, support coaching and build useful evidence over time.
A practical guide for Great Britain certificate holders planning lawful firearms, shotgun or air weapon travel to Northern Ireland.
A practical UK guide to preparing for a first benchrest match, covering kit, rules, records, range routine and the habits that help shooters learn faster.
A practical guide for UK shotgun certificate holders preparing for lead-free cartridges, with checks for proof, choke, patterning, ammunition records and storage.
A practical record keeping guide for UK shooters who want clear evidence of insurance, club cover, permissions, kit values and incidents.
A practical guide for parents, guardians and clubs on helping young people start shooting safely and lawfully in the UK.
A practical UK guide to reducing lead exposure when cleaning firearms, with hygiene, ventilation, waste and record keeping routines.
A practical UK guide to working safely around gun dogs, covering control, welfare, livestock, shoot routines and useful records.
A practical UK guide to taking firearms or shotguns abroad after Brexit, covering European Firearms Pass changes, export checks, destination rules, carrier requirements and travel records.
HMICFRS says firearms licensing in England and Wales is not fit for purpose and wants a single national authority to replace 38 police licensing units. Here is what the report actually says, and how BASC, the Countryside Alliance and BSSC have responded.
A clear UK guide for beginners on trying clay pigeon shooting without a shotgun certificate under Section 11(6), with safety, booking and record tips.
A practical UK guide to recording rifle zeroing, sight adjustments, ammunition batch changes and point of impact notes in your shooting log.
A practical UK guide to transporting a shotgun to a clay ground, covering vehicle security, gun slips, cartridges, stops, and safe range arrival.
A practical UK guide to Home Office approved rifle clubs, covering approval, probationary membership, guest days, club records, and safety expectations.
The digital shooting diary for UK firearms certificate holders. Manage ammo, log sessions, prepare for certificate renewals.
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