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NewsAirgunners escape lead ban
Airgun shooters and small-calibre rifle users are exempt from new UK lead ammunition restrictions, while shotgun and larger rifle users must switch by 2029.
By Hollis Butler
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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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Competitions
Competition – WIN a Pixfra Volans 4K V850 LRF riflescope worth £780!
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Competitions
Competition – WIN An MTC Optics Mamba Lite Riflescope worth £281!
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Gear
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
By Airgun World
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