With my last day of the driven game season completed (although the season hasn't yet ended), I'm already missing the fun and wonderful people that these days bring. However, I am already looking forward to and planning the next seasons shoot days and meet ups. Photo credit - The Pop Up Photographer If you're planning on going alone to a driven shoot as a gun for the first time, it can be a very daunting experience. Even if you have someone by your side talking you through eac

When it comes to buying a gun, for me the shopping bit is almost as fun as the shooting bit. Much like buying a car (also lots of fun if...

I often daydream when cleaning my guns or my boots. Usually I'll be reminiscing about the previous outing, what went right, what went...

Stereotyping is a fact of life. It stems from our prehistoric brains; we need to decide within seconds of seeing you whether you're friend or foe. In today's modern society, the problem is we have so many different 'boxes' that we try to fit people into (and boxes that we are brainwashed to believe we should all fit into). So for people like me who don't really fit any of these boxes, or fit into 5 or 6 all at once, it can make life very complicated. It also makes it hard for

Hunting for food is something our ancestors have done since the dawn of time. Whether it's hunting animals or 'hunting' for berries and...

It was great to get a chance to get back to deer stalking last month, after several months focusing on other things - we all have to work...

So we all know what can go right with pigeon shooting. There's lots of experts out there who can tell you the best way to set up a pigeon...

In light of everything that's happening right now regarding the Home Office consultation regarding firearms laws in the UK, it's even more important than ever to ensure you have as many basis covered as possible before applying for your Firearms licence, or variation. Let's take a closer look at the experience you should have before applying for your Firearms Licence in the UK. When I initially applied for my firearms licence I only had access to a Sako .22 rimfire, which I u