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Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading

Basic metallic cartridge reloading – England and Wales

Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading

Basic metallic cartridge reloading – Northern Ireland

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Become a shotgun coach

FAT courses

Firearms awareness training

Game shooter

GSC1 online course and practical session

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LANTRA -Level 2 Loading: Single/Double Gunning – Safety, Theory and Practice

Pest and predator night shooting certificate

Pest and predator night shooting certificate

Rifle theory

Rifle safe shot – theory test

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Shot sizes

Shot sizes

Traditionally, different pellet sizes have been favoured for different types of shooting but how does it equate in non-lead shot?

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Rifles, Calibres and Land: Advice for Firearms Enquiry Officers

A broad overview of advice and guidance related to key terminology and designed to assist police firearms enquiry officers

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Explosives

Providing you with the information you need on explosives, including storage and best practice in the use of black powder.

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