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The Pulsar Thermion 3 Series has landed, bringing two thermal scopes with one shared body and two very different strengths.   Pulsar pioneered the thermal scope, and the Thermion 3 Series is the latest chapter in that story, refining a design shooters already know. Pulsar describes it as “The Original thermal scope. Perfected.” Here’s what’s new and what it means for you.   The Thermion 3 Series is built around the idea that a thermal scope should fe...

Gunstar's complete dealer management system starts with The Digital Register, which is free, then builds the shop on the same record. Compliant by default. Built to sell.   RFD. by Gunstar is the complete dealer management system for UK Registered Firearms Dealers. Built by Gunstar, it has been open to dealers since 22/09/2026.   RFD. starts with a digital firearms and ammunition register, built strictly around UK firearms law. Everything else, from the till to stock contro...

The quickest way to tell them apart is what happens inside the barrel. Rifles have spiral grooves cut into the bore that spin a single bullet for accuracy at distance. Shotguns have a smooth barrel and usually fires a cartridge packed with many small pellets that spread out as they travel.   That one design choice drives almost everything else: how far each gun reaches, how you aim it, what you can legally do with it, and, in the UK, which certificate you need to own it. If you are ne...

You can own a shotgun in the UK, and you can own several. What you cannot do is buy or hold one without a shotgun certificate issued by your local police force. That certificate is the whole game. Getting it, keeping it valid, and staying inside its conditions is what shotgun ownership actually involves, and most of the work happens after the gun is in your cabinet, not before.   This guide walks through the full picture as it stands in 2026: what the certificate is, who qualifies, wh...

For UK sub-12 ft/lb shooting, the rifle itself is rarely the thing that lets you down. Any decent modern air rifle from a known brand will put a pellet where you aim it and kill a rat or squirrel cleanly at sensible range. The choices that actually shape whether you succeed are the powerplant, the calibre, and staying inside the law. Get those right and almost any of the usual named models will do the job.   So this guide spends less time crowning a single winner and more time on the ...

Most arguments about .177 versus .22 are really arguments about power, and in the UK that argument is already over before you start.   Any air rifle you can buy without a firearms certificate is capped at 12 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. That limit applies to both calibres equally. So whichever you pick, the rifle leaves the muzzle with the same amount of energy.   That single fact changes the whole question. You are not choosing the more powerful calibre. You are choosing ...

In England and Wales, if you are 18 or over you can buy and own most air rifles without a licence, a certificate, or any police paperwork. The catch is the power limit. As long as the rifle produces less than 12 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, it sits outside the firearm certificate system entirely.   That is the short answer, and for a lot of buyers it is the whole answer. But three things trip people up; the power limit (especially on second-hand rifles), who is actually allowed to bu...

In England and Wales you can walk into a gun shop, buy an air rifle, and take it home the same day with no licence, as long as it produces less than 12 ft-lb of muzzle energy. An air rifle fires a single pellet using stored compressed air rather than a chemical charge, and that 12 ft-lb number shapes almost every rifle on the shelf.   Manufacturers build the vast majority of UK air rifles to sit just under that ceiling. So when you compare two rifles at the same price, you're rarely c...

August always seems to arrive faster than expected.   One minute you're enjoying a relatively quiet summer with the dog, and the next you're looking at the calendar and realising the shooting season is just around the corner. For many handlers, this is the point where preparation starts to become a little more serious.   The truth is that most dogs don't go straight from summer walks into regular shooting without showing a few cracks. Fitness slips. Handling becomes a littl...

A year after its launch, the Browning B825 Pro Sport has firmly established itself as one of the most popular competition shotguns on UK clay grounds.   Replacing the hugely successful B725 was never going to be easy. Yet over the past 12 months, the B825 has evolved from Browning's latest release into a proven choice for Sporting shooters at every level.   We recently spent time with the B825 Pro Sport at the CPSA English Open Sporting at Barbury Shooting School, where Bro...

The UK government has announced a £7.5 million investment in a new National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS), a move that could help address one of the biggest frustrations facing the shooting community: lengthy firearms licensing delays.   American softaware giant Palantir has been selected to build the new platform, which will be used by all 43 police forces across England and Wales to manage firearms and shotgun licensing. While the system itself may not sound par...

The Pulsar Symbion multispectral binoculars represent a new generation of advanced optics built for users who need full situational awareness in any lighting condition. The system combines thermal imaging, 4K digital imaging channel, digital night vision supported by an infrared illuminator, and a built-in laser rangefinder. This allows consistent performance from full daylight to complete darkness.   This guide explains the key features, models, and technical capabilities of the Puls...

Are You Actually Ready for Deer Stalking Season? Most people think they are.   Then you get out for the first proper outing and realise something’s off. Not massively, just enough to be annoying. Rifle doesn’t feel quite right, clothing’s not working how you remembered, or you’re second guessing things you shouldn’t be.   It’s rarely anything big. It’s just the small bits you didn’t sort beforehand.   Taking the Tim...

When it comes to deer stalking in the UK, there’s no shortage of choice. From traditional bolt action-rifles to newer systems with more modern engineering, the market is full of options all claiming to deliver accuracy, reliability and performance in the field.   But when you look beyond the marketing and focus on what shooters are actually using and trusting, one rifle consistently stands out.   The Rifle Everyone Keeps Coming Back To Right now, the Tikka T3x is...

Thermal riflescopes give hunters a decisive edge after dark, but only when the right scope is on the rifle. The ability to detect game by heat signature alone, through fog, across open fields, or inside dense woodland, changes what is possible at night. Yet many hunters approach the purchase the same way they would a daytime optic: they compare magnification, check resolution numbers, and go with a familiar brand. That approach leads to mismatches that show up quickly in the field, like a s...

Most air rifle buying guides jump straight to powerplants and calibres. That stuff matters, but it's not what trips beginners up.   What catches people out is the legal side. How buying air rifles actually works. What storage the law expects from you. The hidden costs of certain rifle types. And the fact that "UK law" isn't even one set of rules, depending on where you live.   This guide covers all of it. The practical decisions, the legal constraints, and the stuff other g...

The EK Archery Revo 7 stands out among compact, magazine-fed crossbows. Its fast-firing design is impressive, but what truly sets it apart is its interchangeable limbset system. This feature transforms how users train, progress, and adapt their shooting experience. To get the most out of this versatile crossbow, it's essential to understand how the modular limbs affect performance and control.   What Makes the Revo 7’s Modular Limb System Unique?   Unlike fixed-limb c...

When it comes to magazine-fed crossbows like the EK Archery Revo 7, not all bolts are equal. Choosing the right bolt can make a significant difference in performance. While standard Revo 7 bolts are fine for casual shooting, more serious users often turn to bodkin-tipped and heavy-duty bolts for their superior penetration, stability, and durability.   However, these high-performance bolts can also cost more and face greater wear, unless paired with the right target.   Anato...

2025 was a standout year for the shooting industry, and few things shape the direction of the market more than the events people actually show up to. From international trade floors to packed British showgrounds, this year’s calendar highlighted where interest, investment and attention were really focused.   Three events in particular stood out in the Gunstar 2025 Wrapped data and conversations across the industry: IWA OutdoorClassics, the British Shooting Show, and The Game Fai...

2025 has easily been one of the busiest years for changes in UK firearms laws and licensing. New rules dropped, big ideas were debated, and several major updates hit the shooting world all at once.   If you felt like you were constantly hearing about another licensing update - you weren’t imagining it. This article breaks it all down in simple terms.   New Licensing Rules    A lot of the talk this year focused on the updated licensing rules. Here&rsquo...