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Do you need a licence for an air rifle?
Understanding the legal requirements for air rifle ownership in the UK is crucial, as regulations vary across regions. In England and Wales, air rifles with muzzle energy below 12 ft-lb are classified as low-powered and do not require a licence. However, in other nations, or airguns exceeding this threshold are considered high-powered and necessitate a Firearm Certificate (FAC). Read the article to find out more.
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BSA introduces the Meteor CLX
BSA Guns has launched the Meteor CLX, a new version of its Meteor air rifle which first appeared in 1959
By Hollis Butler
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New Airgun World Buyers’ Guide now available
The 2026 Airgun World Buyers' Guide is now on sale, offering shooters detailed specifications for more than 600 air rifles and pistols currently available in the UK market
By Hollis Butler
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Life on the range by Gary Chillingworth
In his latest instalment of 'Life on the range', Gary Chillingworth reports on the Southern Hunter Series
By Hollis Butler
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Gleaves crowned national champion for second time after hard-fought season
Airgun World columnist Matthew Gleaves BEM has been crowned Benchrest UK National Champion for the second time
By Hollis Butler
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Airgunners urged to oppose shotgun and firearms licence merger
Airgunners are being urged to respond to a forthcoming government consultation on merging shotgun and firearms licensing systems
By Hollis Butler
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Competition – WIN a Pixfra Volans 4K V850 LRF riflescope worth £780!
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Competition – WIN An MTC Optics Mamba Lite Riflescope worth £281!
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Daystate Performance Center unveils fifth edition catalogue
Daystate's Performance Center has just launched the 5th edition of its accessory catalogue, "bigger and better than ever".
By Hollis Butler
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EventsKillgerm Training runs Safe Use of Air Weapons course in Bristol
Killgerm Training – recently featured in the October edition of Airgun World – is running a Safe Use of Air Weapons for Bird Control course on 25 November
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Benefits of airgunning highlighted by late rock icon
Ozzy Osbourne’s passion for airgun target shooting has been showcased in two high-profile documentaries, revealing the sport’s therapeutic value
By Hollis Butler
