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Is there a true all-round shotgun? The latest Q&A

Posted on January 6, 2021 by towens — No Comments ↓

Let us know if you have any questions – we have the experts to answer them Your clay shooting experts A true all-round gun? Question: I’m thinking of buying a 3½ in chambered semi-auto shotgun, having seen one at a…

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Gun maintenance tips: How to clean your gun at home

Posted on November 25, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

With shooting on hold, Richard Atkins explains all the best gun maintenance tips you can use to clean your gun at home, and get to know it better in the process. Today, we’re starting with the set up and then…

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Clay shooting auction – getting the best bargains

Posted on June 29, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

Yes, you really can get a fantastic deal on your dream clay gun if you follow the advice of professional auctioneer Gavin Gardiner. I have been selling guns at auction for over thirty years, and I am always surprised at…

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New security rules for under-18s

Posted on January 10, 2020 by towens — No Comments ↓

There are new rules for shooters under 18 about how their shotguns or firearms are stored. New regulations come in to force on 12 December 2019. Adults must have responsibility for the secure storage of guns held on the young…

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Under the influence

Posted on September 27, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Of course shooting and alcohol don’t mix, but Ethan Lowry says that even a small tipple could affect your scores much longer than you think… I don’t know about you, but when the weekend approaches, the one thing on my mind…

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Ask the experts!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Let us know if you have any questions, we have the experts to answer them. Also, if you want to get in touch, send your questions for our panel to fieldsports@futurenet.com. Young shot Q: I have recently been taking my…

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Ask the experts!

Posted on July 2, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

It’s that time again for the Clay Shooting Magazine Q&A, so let us know if you have any questions, because we have the experts to answer them! If you would like to get in touch, then please send your questions…

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Kate Gatacre on how to get your certificate

Posted on April 15, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Kate Gatacre talks to an FEO to discover how you can minimise the chance of your certificate being delayed or even denied. In our previous article on delays in the licensing system, we talked to Paul Quinton, Senior Firearms Enquiry…

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Kate Gatacre looks into the issue of licensing delays

Posted on February 27, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Kate Gatacre looks into the thorny issue of licensing delays. Why do some police areas take so long to do the job? Among the biggest frustrations faced by shooters are the delays they experience when obtaining their licences. In some areas…