New HSE consultation launched on lead ammunition
A HSE consultation on the outdoor use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales revises previous proposals, removing restrictions on the use of lead airgun pellets.
Airgunning
The best of both worlds?
FAC-rated air rifles offer versatility in a wide range of shooting situations, but UK shooters have been slow to catch on.
The night vision revolution
Mat Manning explains how airgun shooters can use NV optics to boost their nocturnal pest control, and flags up some of the common obstacles.
Thinking inside the box
Mat Manning explains how he uses feeding stations to boost his results when using an airgun to control grey squirrels.
Time to try something new?
Autumn might mark the start of the game shooting season for many, but we’re fortunate to have a variety of shooting types on offer to us in the UK.
Government rejects airgun age restriction proposal
After a lengthy BASC campaign, the Home Office’s proposal to restrict airgun use by 14-17 year olds has been dropped by the government.
Lead ammunition consultation to launch 6 May
The Heath and Safety Executive will launch a public consultation on proposed restrictions for lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
BASC launches campaign against age restrictions for airgun use
Campaign against airgun restrictions launched by BASC as Home Office push forward with firearms safety consultation.
Young Shot, Thomas Bristow, speaks out over proposed airgun restrictions
Young shot Thomas Bristow raises his significant concern over the government’s proposal to restrict the use of airguns for under-18s.
