Shooting

Information about clay pigeon shooting, airgunning, deer stalking and other countryside shooting activities. Articles cover safety requirements, legal regulations, seasons and finding local clubs.

Airgunning

Airgunning is popular in the UK because it's quiet, cheap and a good way to start shooting, here's how to get involved.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay pigeon shooting requires patience and hand-eye coordination, but it's one of the safest rural sports and clubs welcome beginners.

Deer Stalking

Landowners use deer stalking to control population and crop damage, but it requires careful management and understanding of legal rules.

Firearms and the Law

UK firearms are legally defined and require certification, with eligibility based on safety assessments and criminal history.

Game and Grouse Shooting

Grouse shooting is a traditional UK sport that controls moorlands, provides healthy game meat, and supports rural economies.

How to Ensure Safety When Shooting

Keep your gun unloaded when not in use and always point it in a safe direction to prevent accidents while shooting.

Shooting Clubs

Joining a shooting club in the UK requires Home Office approval, and you'll need to be named on your firearm certificate to own rifles or handguns.

Shooting Rules and Regulations

UK shooting rules cover safety essentials like handling loaded guns and etiquette standards that keep shooters and others protected.

Shooting Seasons

Know when shooting seasons open and close for grouse, game birds, and other wildlife to stay legal and protect animal populations.

Target Shooting

Target shooting uses air rifles and pistols to hit designated targets and requires focus, discipline and a steady hand to master.

Wildfowling

Wildfowling is hunting ducks and geese in marshes and estuaries, a demanding sport that requires patience, strength, and the ability to identify legal quarry.