shooting high pheasants

Risk assessments are now a vital part of any shoot, and it is incumbent upon us all to make what we do as safe as possible. Kevin Wissett-Warner, an independent rural management consultant who advises shoots across the south of England, gives his advice on how conduct a risk assessment.

No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when it comes to carrying yours, whether or not it is loaded, says Jonathan Irby

All good soldiers and all good shots know that care and maintenance of one’s arsenal is of paramount importance but never more so than during lulls in activity. Although our lives may not always depend upon it, the proper care and attention to our guns and equipment will pay dividends…

shotgun actions

What exactly is a shotgun action? How do you tell one action from another? How were shotgun actions invented? All these questions and more will be answered in this guide so by the end you will be able to answer confidently to anyone questioning your shotgun action knowledge in the…