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New countryside kit on the market

Posted on May 4, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Our round-up of the best new shooting products on the market is even more exciting than normal this time as it includes two ‘world firsts’ among the usual selection of quality countryside kit. Lady April Jacket The Lady April jacket…

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Gun of the Week: GBSA nominated Beretta 694 review with Becky McKenzie

Posted on March 25, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

The Italian gunmaker’s latest claybuster offers technical improvements, but will Becky McKenzie like how it shoots? There is less than a week to go until we announce the winners of the 2021 Great British Shooting Awards. For more, just follow the…

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Gun of the Week: B725 Sporter II

Posted on February 25, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Richard Atkins explains why this week’s Gun of the Week, the Browning B725 Sporter II, is such a smooth operator When Browning introduced the B725 Sporter II, it was eagerly anticipated here in the UK. Browning has an extremely strong…

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Great British Shooting Awards 2021: trade nominations are now closed – public vote opens soon

Posted on February 2, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Trade nominations for the third annual Great British Shooting Awards have now closed, with the public vote opening soon. Public voting opens on 8 February. For all the information you need, including how to cast your vote, just follow the…

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Gun Trade News Christmas gift guide (pt2)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

We’ve made our list and checked it twice…again! So here’s our bumper selection of Christmas gifts that are perfect for the sporting shooter RWS Rifle slings New RWS Neoprene rifle slings offer softly cushioned, wide shoulder support for comfort and…

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Gun of the week: Beretta Silver Pigeon Sporting

Posted on December 3, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

This week’s Gun of the Week is the beautiful Beretta Silver Pigeon Sporting, as pictured below… Based on the classic Beretta 686 design, the Silver Pigeon Sporting makes for an excellent budget firearm and is hugely popular with clay shooters…

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Gun Trade News Christmas gift guide

Posted on December 2, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

We’ve made our list and checked it twice,here’s our bumper selection of Christmas gifts that are perfect for the sporting shooter Tipton Best Gun Vice Tipton’s Best Gun Vice is the best tool you can own for working on your…

The latest gun auction information

Posted on November 16, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Jonathan Downs is slightly overwhelmed this issue, as sale after sale of dizzyingly good guns gets underway and the auction houses really start to hit their stride again HoltsWolferton, Norfolk September 2-3Forthcoming: December 7-8 Before the second wave of Covid…

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EFPs invalid from 1 January 2021

Posted on November 8, 2020 by towens — 1 Comment ↓

From 1 January 2021, UK residents travelling to EU countries with firearms and ammunition will no longer be able to use European Firearms Pass (EFP). People will need to comply with the specific licensing or other requirements imposed by the…

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Gun of the week: Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent

Posted on September 3, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Becky McKenzie is smitten with the looks and handling of this week’s Gun of the Week, the Caesar Guerini Invictus I Ascent. I’ll admit I’ve not been a massive fan of Caesar Guerini, but that’s only because I have only…