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It’s Grouse season, and although the opportunities for shooting days are little more scarce this year, we expect you’ll probably still be able to get your hands on a bird or two. When that happens, you’re going to want to know what to do with it. You may think that cooking up a superb Grouse dinner only happens in high-end restaurants - but it can actually take place in your own kitchen at home. We’ve teamed up with gametoeat.co.uk to give you a little bit of inspiration ...

We all know how enjoyable shooting is as a hobby; it combines skill, focus, community and freedom together to create an environment that rubs off on anyone. Whilst thousands of regular citizens like us take part in shooting every week, there are plenty of famous faces who have caught the bug too. You’ll be pretty surprised at some of the celebrities who have been seen down at a shooting estate somewhere in the world. We’ve got ten of the biggest names to have picked up a firearm for ...

On a regular industrial estate in the small Sussex town of Hailsham, you’ll find a warehouse posing as a gearbox repair company - which has been the case for a length of time. But what actually goes on behind closed doors is something completely different. On Saturday, police raided the building, arrested three men and seized more than two-dozen weapons as well as ammunition.   Surveillance of the group’s operations had been a continual process over a number of weeks be...

The UK shooting community was pushed into the spotlight on Monday evening when BBC Panorama aired a documentary titled ‘Legal Weapon’ looking into the exploitation of weak antique firearm laws which resulted in many people gaining easy access to guns that could then be used for criminal activity. The shooting community is urging people to use their firearms responsibly and correctly, and we at Gunstar are reminding every user that we are in constant cooperation with law enforcement t...

  No muzzleloader has ever had a more complete combination of power and range than this impressive 700 LSS model by Remington. Remington Arms has been a powerful force in the firearms industry pretty much ever since regular manufacture began. More than 200 years have passed since Remington produced their first firearm. Technologies have continued to rise and rise since then, and the rifles Remington are producing now are very different to the ones back in the day. Far more efficient, ef...

The Grouse season is pretty much upon us, and normally that means keen shooters heading out into the country to bring back a Grouse or two of their own in what is a very popular season. However, the recent changes in weather have made it difficult to both breed effectively and steer clear of predators - resulting in the Grouse population to be considered threatened. In Scotland particularly, the SGA (Scottish Gamekeepers Association) is aware of this fact and is attempting to do something a...

The 2018 European Shotgun Championships have been underway for over a week now and there are still 5 days left of the event held in Leobersdorf, Austria - showcasing the continents very best shotgun shooters of current times. Yesterday was the turn of the women’s Double Trap final, and it proved to be a thrilling watch as we saw the world record being broken.   The victory in the women’s event went to Italian national Claudia De Luca who stormed away from everyone else w...

Every keen shooter needs a trusty SUV that’ll get them to the right spot when it’s time to hunt, especially if you’re going to go out into the fields to pick the perfect location. This is increasingly important as we near the end of the Summer; the rain and the cold will come, which only makes the ground conditions more challenging. At the same time, you’re going to want a perfect balance between comfort, space, style and storage, so there’s plenty to think about wh...

Just on the outskirts of London, away from all the commotion and intimidating skyrises, you’ll find one of the most glorious shooting locations in the United Kingdom. Seeing as there’s no better place on the planet to enjoy this sport, it could well be one of the best in the world too. Surrounded by acres of rich green countryside and iconic British wildlife, the E.J Churchill Shooting Ground has been a first choice events location for over 30 years, as well as winning some of UK sho...

We’ve looked into some of our own data, plus the best help on the web to give you some tips on how to price your gun, where to go to get an accurate valuation, and what to do should you finally sell it.

5 years ago, a man named Cody Wilson released template plans for firearms that could be downloaded and printed out on three dimensional systems and assembled using a material similar to a Lego brick. The plans were quickly punished by the US State for fear of trafficking and trades violations and the plans were taken down. But in 2018, a settlement has now been resolved which means the downloading of these files is completely legal, and plastic guns will be appearing all over the United States a...

Swarovski has been a powerful force in the optical industry for many decades, after expanding its capabilities during the Second World War. From producing its first rifle scope way back in 1959, the Austrian-born business has excelled as one of the premier engineers of hunting accessories. As technology has advanced, Swarovski prides itself on being ‘A simple solution to poor light’, and that motto is perfectly captured by the Z6i 2-12x50 rifle scope.   The Z6i range has...

The first ever Game Fair kicked off way back in 1958 founded by Nigel Gray, and it’s gone from strength to strength ever since. The fair proudly holds the reputation for being ‘the festival of the Great British countryside’, showcasing just about everything that forms the UK’s rural areas, from hunting and country pursuits to gardening and conservation, and of course, eating and drinking. You’ve got the chance to attend this extra special edition at Ragley Hall in W...

We’ve seen UK participation levels in shooting slowly decline in recent years, from 138,000 participating individuals in 2009/10, down to 91,000 in 2015/16. The reasons for this will never be explicitly clear, but we can make a confident assumption that the international gun violence we’ve seen in recent years has been a concern for many people. Questions about the safety of the activity will probably always be an issue in some form, but recent research data will show you that not ev...

The Peregrine Falcon - one of the most beautiful birds of prey in existence, has been endangered for many years, not just in the UK but worldwide. Because of this, they’ve been heavily protected and monitored to make sure they can survive and grow as a species. It’s inconceivable that someone would ever try to target the bird, but we understand that the police are looking for a man in the Yorkshire area who was seen shooting at a falcon.   Wakefield is only home to ...

The Royal Norfolk Show returns for another edition on the 27th and 28th June, with an unbelievable amount of entertainment and activity to keep you occupied and leave you exhausted over both days. If you’re new to the show or just need a reminder of how incredible the event is, then we’ve got all the info you need right here!   Free parking when you book in advance! The show is located at the Norfolk Showground which is the home of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Asso...

A small collection of people who were once in positions of authority at the UK’s biggest dog welfare group (Kennel Club) are revealing the nasty truths of what happens behind closed doors on the training grounds with gun dogs. Three women who resigned from their positions have told their accounts of the violent nature of training that takes place across the country.   The Kennel Club has always had a massive reputation for looking after dogs with complete care and ensuring ful...

The digital, culture, media and sport committee have instigated an inquiry looking at the correlation between sport participation levels and the social or personal factors that may affect these sports. This is a chance for many sporting communities to demonstrate why their sport is a positive and beneficial activity to fund or support. The BASC took this opportunity to show how shooting is inclusive, mentally stimulating and socially very important.   The big ambition from the BASC...

Long-range shooting is a skill which can only be honed through hours of practice, with many factors to consider before mastering the art.       Relax, get comfortable. Get into a comfortable position and try to relax your body. A tense body will result in a missed shot. Make sure your crosshairs are in the right place, and your rifle is pointing naturally at your target. If you need to make adjustments, do so by moving your whole body. Starting with th...

This is one of the biggest exhibitions on the UK shooting calendar and is going from strength to strength as the show enters its third year. The number of big name brands continues to grow, alongside some great demonstrations and taster sessions for 2018. If you’ve got some spare time this weekend and are looking to get some great one-off deals or improve your shooting knowledge, the Northern Shooting Show is simply unmissable.   The Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate plays h...