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Silver bullets and vampires
As a seasonal special, Royal Armouries’ Keeper of Firearms Jonathan Ferguson writes about one of the museum’s unique items, a Vampire Killing Kit.
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When the cops come calling
BASC’s firearm team is responsible for advising members on firearm issues. Firearms officer Simon Vann looks at the contentious subject of removal of firearms by the police and the legal requirements that they must meet.
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What does an ethical shooter look like
I’m sure that all of us pride ourselves on going about our sport in an ethical manner; and I’d hazard a guess that most of the time, most of us think that we can recognise an ethical shooter (ES) when we see one.
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Condemned by closed minds
Delivering an address to Liverpool councillors last night put me in the mind of a condemned man saying his final words from the gallows. The crowd listened respectfully, but the executioner already had a hand on the lever.
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Supporting gamekeepers in their hour of need
How many of us rely on the efforts of the small army of ‘Custodians of the Countryside’ for our sport? Ex-keeper Steve Bloomfield investigates…
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Shooting sports is good for mental health
Are we sometimes guilty of overlooking quite how important the role shooting sports play in our personal wellbeing? Professor Ann Mortimer outlines the benefits.
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A shooter’s view of the State of Nature report
The idea there is a wildlife apocalypse is hard for me to believe. One evening recently I was in the car with my two daughters driving back down the stretch of river I look after.
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What to wear when deer stalking
When it comes to picking what clothes to wear when stalking deer, there can be quite a bit to think about! Obviously much of it comes down to personal preference, but here are a few key points to help you decide.
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The importance of rifle fit
As we all know, getting a gun that fits properly will help your shooting in leaps and bounds. However, when it comes to rifles, we often neglect this important aspect which can lead to some bad habits creeping in that will affect your accurate shooting.
