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Go Shooting Information
The British Shooting Show 'Get Started in Shooting' innitiative is supported by the following companies & organisations.
Please read the information disclaimer at the foot of this page.
"Welcome to the world of shooting"
This page and subsequent pages will provide those new to shooting with basic information about the different types of firearms and simple explanations of how they each function right through to a basic introduction to UK Firearms Law, Safe Shooting Practice, and Licenses and where to shoot etc.
This page and subsequent pages will provide those new to shooting with basic information about the different types of firearms and simple explanations of how they each function right through to a basic introduction to UK Firearms Law, Safe Shooting Practice, and Licenses and where to shoot etc.
As well as being an exciting and dynamic sport, shooting is also a great social activity – a great chance to make new friends and meet people from all walks of life.
Welcome to the world of shooting and we hope that, for you, this is the beginning of a rewarding and exciting adventure.
Welcome to the world of shooting and we hope that, for you, this is the beginning of a rewarding and exciting adventure.
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOOTING.
CHECK THEM ALL OUT AND FIND THE ONES THAT APPEAL TO YOU.
CHECK THEM ALL OUT AND FIND THE ONES THAT APPEAL TO YOU.
Airguns – Rifles & Pistols - A choice of target shooting disciplines or live quarry shooting.
Shotguns - Clayshooting and live quarry, the choice is yours.
Rifle Shooting - From smallbore (.22) to larger calibres. A full range of target and / or live quarry opportunities.
Pistol Shooting - Long barreled pistols, percussion pistols and action air shooting.
Antique & Classic - Flintlock and percussion, sporting and military arms.
As an existing shooter you will already have a good level of knowledge – certainly with regard to your current discipline(s). You may therefore find that some of the information contained in the AIRGUNS, SHOTGUNS, RIFLES & MUZZLE-LOADING sections at the start of this page is already known to you. However there is, continued in each section, information on the types of shooting and links to where to shoot which we hope you will find helpful.
How can YOU help to grow the voice of UK shooting?
Firstly you can point people who are new to shooting in the direction of this website and provide them with the opportunity to at least learn the basics.
When in the company of friends or colleagues how often have we all heard the following?
"Shooting really interests me – I've often thought about having a go but never really knew exactly what's involved or where to go".
As an existing shooter you are in a unique position to introduce people to the sport.
Sometimes people get lucky when their passing interest is enthusiastically seized upon, and at the very first opportunity they're "personally" introduced to the local shooting club to get "hands on".
That's really all it takes – giving people the chance to actually shoot, in an easy, convenient and stress free way. Then helping them with information, introducing them to a new potential circle of friends, exploding all the myths, providing a guiding hand, and most importantly, generating enthusiasm by demonstrating your own enthusiasm.
So next time you hear someone expressing an interest in shooting please don't miss the opportunity.
Strength in numbers...
"The more people that shoot the stronger the voice... The stronger the voice the safer the future of shooting in this country!"
Just think about it for a minute – if every shooter brought just one more into the fraternity there wouldn't be 600,000 certificate holders in the UK – there'd be 1.2 million!
Now that's a voice to be reckoned with.
The following link will also provide you with further information to help get you on the correct path...
The BASC Go Shooting website - This website will provide you with information on shooting clubs in the UK including clay shooting grounds, small & fullbore rifle shooting and airgun shooting.
Visit the BASC "Go Shooting" pavilion at The British Shooting Show.
For 2012 there will be a central feature area devoted to providing advice and information specifically for newcomers to shooting on The BASC Pavillion stand in the central area of Gunmakers Halls. A great opportunity to get more information and the best possible advice.
Please read carefully...
Information disclaimer: The information in this section and other pages is for basic guidance and introductory purposes only. You must check with relevant manufacturers, professional organisations or specialists before acting on any of the "guidelines" or information published on this website.
Information disclaimer: The information in this section and other pages is for basic guidance and introductory purposes only. You must check with relevant manufacturers, professional organisations or specialists before acting on any of the "guidelines" or information published on this website.
UK firearms laws: Laws relating to firearms are some of the most stringent in the world, with severe penalties being imposed on anyone not acting in accordance with them. IF YOU INTEND TO ACQUIRE, POSSES, SHOOT OR HANDLE A FIREARM YOU MUST ONLY DO SO WITH PROPER ADVICE AND FULL INFORMATION FROM EITHER THE FIREARMS DEPARTMENT OF YOUR LOCAL POLICE AUTHORITY, OR, IF YOU ARE A MEMBER, THE FIREARMS SPECIALIST OF WHICHEVER SHOOTING ASSOCIATION YOU BELONG TO.
The organisers of The British Shooting Show accept no responsibility for any direct or indirect consequences that may be incurred from you acting upon any information contained on this website.
The organisers of The British Shooting Show accept no responsibility for any direct or indirect consequences that may be incurred from you acting upon any information contained on this website.
