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A friendly reminder: keeping your shotgun or firearm certificate up to date

November 10, 2026
Here is a friendly reminder worth a moment of your time. Your shotgun or firearm certificate lasts f...
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Give your gun the care it deserves: a simple after-shoot routine

October 19, 2026
Give your gun the care it deserves this season. A clean gun is a safe gun, and a quick routine after...
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Have your say: government calls for evidence on gamebird shooting

October 19, 2026
If you shoot or spend time in the countryside, here is a chance to make your voice count. The govern...
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How to re-wax your Barbour jacket: a simple step-by-step guide

October 19, 2026
One of the best things about a Barbour is that it is made to last a lifetime, and a little care each...
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Fined £300 for picking blackberries? Surely not

October 19, 2026
We spotted that headline this week and had to smile. Fined £300 for picking blackberries? Surely not...
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Your mental health and your certificate: a reassuring word

November 10, 2026
A reassuring word this week, and an important one, because it is something that stops too many peopl...
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The lead ammunition ban: what is changing, and when

October 19, 2026
There is some ammunition news worth having on your radar. A phased ban on lead ammunition is on the ...
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Your shooting season calendar: the key dates

October 19, 2026
As the season gets under way, here is a handy calendar of the key shooting and stalking datesto keep...
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