Looking for a present for my boyfriend and he’s a big history nut and once went to a shooting range on holiday and absolutely loved it so I’d love to take him to one again.

Looking for suggestions in the Derbyshire area but can travel if it’s worth it. Mentioned the history thing because if he could shoot historical guns that would be awesome as he would know all about them already and know what historical figures used them and such. Mainly WW2 history is his favourite.

Is this rifle legal in uk? It has a 357 bullet in a revolver format which makes it a semi auto centre fire? Or what’s the legal definition. Edit: I am only on about the proper ones not the uk modified ones space cowboy shit

Curious as to what you guys think of this new calibre?

I have a bit of land I want to use for target shooting. Mainly .22 maybe .223.

What would be required for a backstop? Mud,sand? How much and any other ideas would he great.

Gamekeeper run over and left with multiple broken bones while protecting wildlife from armed trespassers

Man arrested following vehicle incident near Hurstbourne Tarrant | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Another attack on the shooting community, this time literally.

I haven't seen any coverage of this in any major news media, so thought I should share it here. Also important to note these criminals were armed!

Edit: Police source on arrest

Hi all, I purchased a replica Luger many years ago before the current legislation on imitation firearms.

I was going to sell it, but apparently now I can’t easily do that. Not sure what to do with it now. Any advice needed :)

So I was thinking off buying an antique gun from gungle and I’m just wondering if anyone thinks it’s a good place to buy them as I’ve browsed a few websites but that seems to be the cheapest one and is it legit. Cheers

I know you’re not allowed to spray paint a two tone imitation firearm black for example but can I paint it gold or pink?

Hi, I was wondering if a small filing cabinet with a lock on it would do for cartridges on a Shotgun certificate or if I should buy another safe

Cheers 👍

Anyone know any good ranges/clubs near Torquay? Offering as many shooting disciplines as possible would be ideal.

Anyone have one of these, are they any good.

Hi all. So I've had a license now for 5 years, it's up for renewal and I've had to get my GP to complete a form about my mental health as per recent legislation.

I got the form back today and it's kicked up quite a surprise. Firstly, it's mentioned a suicide 'attempt' when I was 13 - I'm 37 now. It stupidly didn't even occur to me that this would come up. I had a very unhappy childhood and the attempt was really a cry for help, but I've done nothing remotely like that for 24 years since. It also mentions my binge eating disorder, although it says I'm now 'stable', which is true, but it states it's linked to depression - something that I definitely don't have and I'm pretty certain have never been diagnosed with. I'm now worried I'm going to have my gun licence revoked over two things that have absolutely no bearing over my mental stability at all. Has anyone got any experience with this at all and can confirm or deny either way? TIA.

I am applying for renewal of my SGC, however I’m unsure about the occupants list. My partner only lives here for half of the year. Should they still be included as an occupant?

Hello all,

So I've recently discovered that i am textbook consistent with the symptoms and traits of ADHD.

I really want to talk to my Dr to get some help because it's affecting my performance at work do I'd defo like to manage it as best as I can.

My concern is that I'd lose my licence as it's a mental disorder, has anyone heard of this? I feel like I'm hopeful that I won't because at the end of the day, I know I'm sensible and responsible and just have a hard time concentrating, sitting still, doing boring things like admin style tasks and a few other XYZ`s...

One of the big giveaways for diagnosis is the whole lack of concentration thing on things we don't want to do (repetitive tasks for example) but if its something we are interested in; in my case guns! Then hyperfixiation occurs which is why I know everything there it to know about literally every firearm I come across in person or on YouTube.... in other words being a firearm owner and having the privilege of enjoying clay shooting once per month when I can goes a long way for me because I love it so much!

What we thinking? Rather difficult one I'm thinking.....

Oh, forgot to mention I'm in the metropolitan area 👍

As above, I’ve just applied for my SC and I see no reason it should be declined. When is the point where I should fit a shotgun cabinet? Now? Or so I wait for them to contact me first?

Thank you

I have just read articles from several outlets including https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/national-crime-agency-diana-johnson-turkish-npcc-people-b2634870.html (but cant find anything directly from nca) that NCA have identified based on tests that retay, ekol, ceonic issc and blow blank firers (not sure if only specific models- wait until we have seen something official) have been "discovered" to be readily convertible. This is not a law change, but in effect is

• I think this really means that they have always been illegal, technically. Essentially the NCA tests can now be used as evidence in court to show that the blankfirers are readily convertible. There is going to be an amnesty period at the start of next year.

Just another example of an arbitrary change. Highly suspicious that the previous "tests" didn't show the same results despite these being on the market for a decade. Seems to be a change made on a whim, with the NCA acting as some kind of legislator. Shameful but typical.

Hi there, so I applied for my shotgun application a few months ago. At that point I was living in Hampshire. Since applying I have moved to West Sussex for work. I emailed the police department to notify them about my address change. They replied that they updated my address but didn’t say anything in regards to whether or not I’d need to resubmit an application.

If any of you have been in a similar situation, did you have to resubmit your application with the new police department?

Hi!

Throwaway for obvious reasons.

I'm 24 and am currently battling cancer. I am hoping to survive and things are looking 'okay but not great' right now. I feel suddenly more obligated to go and do the things in life that make me happy and one of those is shooting. I did a lot of clay pigeon when i was younger and now I want to get into long range rifle target shooting which would require a FAC for the calibres I'm interested in (mainly 6.5mm). I understand that getting a FAC requires a lot of background checks and I am wondering whether being very sick and battling cancer may make them nervous about giving me a FAC, especially as I am seeing a therapist to help me cope with being ill and potentially terminally ill at a young age.

Will being ill and potentially terminally ill (but not so ill as that I can't safely handle a firearm) impact my FAC chances? What about that I'm seeing a therapist to help me make peace with being ill?

Thank you for your help

Could anyone point me in the direction of a club near Swindon?

I'd like to join immediately with a view of applying for a section 1 license.

Got the bug after going on holiday to Texas!

Hi,

I am about to go through the process of applying for my SGC, I have already secured and reference and given my GP the pro forma, my question is about the mental health questionnaire.

I have no issues and have never been diagnosed or treated for any mental health issues, but I am pretty sure I went for an appointment about potential anxiety around 15 years ago when still in school, which went no further.

I am unsure if this will even show on my medical records so my question is this - should I declare this to be extra safe?

Thanks in advance.

I have been trying for months to get a definitive answer to my question, but since Brexit stopped us from travelling freely with our guns in the EU, noone seems to be able to tell me.

I'm flying from London Gatwick to the EU with easyJet one-way and want to leave my shotgun at my destination country... so effactively exporting it, I guess.

easyJet's webstite states:

Before you travel you must complete the Firearms Declaration Form, and contact our Customer Service team to let us know you will be carrying a sporting or competition firearm.

You’ll need the following documents to hand and you’ll need to bring them with you to the airport:

a) documentation and licences

b) export/import licences

c) authorisation from local and national authorities.

a) I have a valid shotgun certificate

b) I have an import licence from my destiation country, but do I also need a UK export licence??

c) I contacted my local licence issuing constabulary to as what this authorisation is, and they told me to contact the departing airport, the airport told me to contact easyJet, and easyJet told me to contact the Police.

So as you can see, I will most likely arrive at Gatwick and not be allowed to check my gun in, and I'll be stuck with it and won't be able to leave on the flight.... I fully expect.

Does ANYONE with experience with post-brexi travel have any idea what you have to do and what docs you need?? PLEASE HELP!!

Any idea if these are somehow regulated in the UK? I'm talking specifically about inert bullets, not any sort of assembled (partially assembled) ammunition. Are there any restrictions on their sale / purchase over the internet?

Hi all . Friday morning shower thought really . Regarding blank cartridges to use in a live 12G shotgun .

My friend and i are looking to work with a young gun dog , all the training , flushing & obedience required . We have access to some land that is good for dog training & shooting & i was wondering if there is even such a thing as 12G blanks to train with ? Yes we are used to the typical blank guns in .22 , .380 , 8mm & 9mm but looking to grab some 12G blank cartridges .

Has anyone had any experience with blanks for O/U shotguns & able to drop a little advice ? Thanks in-advance !

Hi, I have a Sako Quad with two barrels. I’m looking ideally for a day/thermal scope which I can change profiles easily when I switch between barrels.

So my requirements are;

1. An electronic scope which I can switch profiles or crosshairs easily when switching barrels to minimise losing zero

2. A day scope, which can also have thermal as well.

I don’t know too much about thermal scopes as I have not use them much before, what would people recommend?

Thanks for your suggestions!

Hi, I have a .22 long barrel pistol and a rifle. I've taken a friend shooting multiple times but I've heard they are not allowed to shoot my pistol even under my direct supervision. Is this true? Can't find any information on it