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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. Get...

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 clea...

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 certifica...

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 l...

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 sin...

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 shooti...

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...

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 th...

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 ima...

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 ...

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 clai...

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 insi...

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...

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 transform...

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 f...

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 ...

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. ...

2025 was a big year for UK shooters. Search behaviour shifted, buying habits evolved and interest across rifles, shotguns and air rifles became sharper than ever. From the clay ground to the hill to t...

As autumn turns to winter and the nights grow longer, hunters across Europe enter the most active season of the year. For those who rely on precision optics, this is the moment to perform at their bes...

Autumn marks the start of one of the most rewarding seasons for UK shooters. The air turns crisp, the landscape shifts into rich colours, and with game seasons underway, there’s no shortage of o...