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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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Weihrauch releases limited edition HW50S to mark 75th anniversary
Weihrauch has announced a limited-edition HW 50 S air rifle to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its original HW 50 V model, which first appeared in 1950
By Hollis Butler
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Daystate launches Alpha Wolf Shadow variant
Daystate has announced the launch of the Alpha Wolf Shadow, a compact variant of its electronic air rifle line targeting the UK hunting and pest control market
By Hollis Butler
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Win four tickets to the British Shooting Show 2026 – worth £140
Enter to win tickets to the UK's largest retail shooting show at Birmingham NEC
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Air Series entries open with fresh new format
Entries are now open for the revamped Air Series 2025/26, which ventures overseas for the first time as Round 4 heads to Jersey
By Hollis Butler
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Northern Ireland proves size doesn’t matter at WFTC 2025
The Northern Ireland Field Target Association has received international praise after hosting the 2025 World Field Target Championships
By Hollis Butler
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HFT newsLife at the range – Gary Chillingworth
Gary Chillingworth reports from UKAHFT Nationals Round 7 at Anston, where Anne Higgins secured victory in the Ladies class with a superb 55
By Hollis Butler
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Online Safety Act causes website restrictions for gun trade
Gun trade businesses are experiencing unexpected website restrictions following the latest phase of the Online Safety Act implementation
By Hollis Butler
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Air rifles stolen from Polowood Shooting Ground
Polowood Shooting Ground has been hit by a raid, with thieves stealing around £30,000 worth of equipment, including air rifles
By Hollis Butler
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Airgun shooters dodge lead ban
While shotgun and rifle shooters face switching to non-lead alternatives, the airgun community can carry on exactly as before
By Hollis Butler
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HikMicro elevates Scott Country to Diamond Dealer
Scott Country has been awarded HikMicro’s Diamond Dealer status — the manufacturer’s most exclusive partnership tier
By Hollis Butler
