Many people shoot live quarry, either on their own land or where they have permission. Remember that you can be prosecuted if any pellet goes beyond your land, whether it is directly fired or an accidental ricochet. Do not use chipboard, plywood or any thick composite material with a polished surface, as there is a risk of ricochet. This may be an adequate soft soil bank, without stones, or a brick wall on which an old piece of carpet can be hung to prevent ricochets.
If you want to practise on your own premises you must have an effective backstop. You will find contact details on the BASC website in the airgun section. There are numerous clubs catering for this growing sport throughout England and Wales, and they can offer great help and shooting opportunities to both the novice and the experienced shooter alike. Encourage the same attitude in your shooting companions.
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High standards underpin public and political support for shooting, now and in the future.Īdvice that must be followed in order to deliver sustainable shooting – unless otherwise stated the term ‘must’ only applies to meeting the standards set by this Code of Practice and does not refer to a legal obligation.Īdvice that should be followed in order to achieve Best Practice, any deviation from which would need justification. It does not apply in Northern Ireland or Scotland where firearms laws are very different. This code offers guidance to those who shoot with them. It is estimated that there are over six million air rifles in England and Wales, the vast majority of which are used in a safe and responsible manner.