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We offer taster sessions at game fairs and county shows across the UK with our airgun coaching line.

Pest and predator night shooting certificate

Pest and predator night shooting certificate

The purpose of this certificate is to demonstrate that practitioners in the field pest and predator night shooting have the skills and knowledge to cull safely, humanely and legally at night.

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