Firearms licensing remains an important subject for the UK shooting community, and a major HMICFRS review has placed renewed focus on how the current system operates. The review identified issues including unclear guidance and legislation, alongside inconsistencies in supervision and oversight. One proposal is the creation of a single national firearms licensing authority for England and Wales, replacing the existing 38 police firearms and explosives licensing units. For those involved in...

The game shooting season is well underway, and if you have been thinking about booking a day in the field, now is the time to secure your place. At Carter Outdoor Pursuits, we bring together exceptional shooting, beautiful countryside and warm hospitality to create memorable shooting experiences for individuals and groups. However, availability for the current season is limited. The best shooting days can prove popular, particularly when shooters are looking for quality birds, excellent...

Game shooting is much more than a day spent in the countryside. Across rural Britain, shooting forms part of a wider network of employment, land management, conservation, hospitality and local businesses. For many rural communities, the shooting calendar brings valuable activity to areas where seasonal and countryside-based businesses play an important role in the local economy. A shooting day involves far more people than those standing on the peg. Gamekeepers, beaters, pickers-up, estate...