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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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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".
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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
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National Trust deploys air rifle volunteers for grey squirrel control
The National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset has implemented a new common sense approach to grey squirrel control
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Life at the Range by Gary Chillingworth
Gary Chillingworth reports on events at the WHFTA World Championships, which celebrated its 15th year at Borders Wood.
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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
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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
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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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