So I was on a night shift at a small business park last week, chatting with my relief about drills, and he mentioned his old site used airsoft rifles for room-clearing practice and communication drills. Got me thinking about stepping up my own training a bit, especially for those dead quiet nights.

I’ve been looking at kit online and keep seeing airsoft stuff pop up, including wholesale sites like https://www.iwholesales.co.uk/ and a bunch of others. I’m not trying to LARP SWAT, just want something realistic enough for practice on days off without firing real steel. Maybe I’m overthinking this, but I don’t wanna blow cash on toys that don’t actually help.

Anyone here in the UK (or anywhere really) using airsoft for scenario training, weapon handling, or team comms? Does it actually transfer to the job, or is it just fun plinking in the garden? Any brands or types to avoid, and what would you recommend for a first setup that’s not going to fall apart after a couple of drills?

I have done a bit of clays and pheasant shooting years ago and wanting to get back into it. I have the license, go beating and have some invitations to do clays, pheasants and rabbits later this year. Will be wanting to get a gun and practice a lot with clays before doing pheasants and rabbits. I have narrowed it down to two candidates but cannot decide, the ATA Sp Nickel and the Bettinsoli Diamond. Any advice/thoughts on these?

Hello everyone,

I'm a 19 year old living in the UK and I'm wanting to get a shotgun license for clay pigeon shooting at my nearby club I won't say just in case it gives any clue to my whereabouts but it's in England and it's a relatively established club I believe. I've owned air rifles and BB guns to shoot in my garden thanks to my dad and now I'm wanting to begin clay pigeon shooting as a hobby since it's getting very expensive hiring guns/instructors every time I go. I have a gun shop nearby and I'll be getting a £500 second hand under and over once I get the license but that's where my struggle is actually sitting. I just need tips and ideas on how I go about getting my licence since the only thing I have so far is the safe which fits up to the standards and has been checked by an officer in the past. I'm sorry if I'm being stupid but I honestly don't know how to go about doing my proforma let alone getting it filled out then also who to have as my referees. I understand it'll be costly so I've saved up just over a grand which includes the money to buy my first gun and I'd like to get it as soon as possible since this is probably the only time in my life I'll have money like this to spend. I'd appreciate any advice anyone is able to give.

I live in central London and I am looking for a club. I've some experience shooting abroad. I looked at the list of clubs on the NRA website. A lot of them seem to be out of date or defunct, or do not have contact information. I've sent some enquiries, but haven't heard anything back. Would love to hear about any clubs that would welcome new members!

Hi everyone,

I’ve created Claycard, a simple scorecard app for clay pigeon shooting, and I’m looking for a few people who would be willing to try it and share their thoughts.

I’m a software developer based in Suffolk, and the idea came from my dad, who is a keen clay shooter. I noticed that although there are ways to record scores, there was an opportunity to build something more modern and easier to use, with a simple way to track performance and progress over time.

The app is currently available on Android, with plans to bring it to iOS in the future.

If you have an Android device and would like to give it a try, you can find it here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.learnaimastery.app&hl=en_GB

If you prefer not to click links, you can also search "Claycard: Clay Shoot Scorecard" on the Google Play Store.

I’d really appreciate hearing what you think. Whether you shoot regularly or only occasionally, any feedback, ideas, or suggestions would be incredibly useful as I continue improving the app.

Thanks very much for taking the time to help. And I won’t be offended if you prefer to stick with the trusty pen and paper!

All the best from sunny Suffolk,
Joe

New condition was only opened and turned on.

Im looking at a beretta 682 gold e and a beretta 686 e evo, there not much difference between them so which is better to go for?

Evening folks.

After recommendations for (cheapish) prism sights to mount on top of my LPVO. I'm set on a prism, as I've been advised that these do not have the same issues as red dots for those of us with astigmatism...

Club I'm in shoots practical mini rifle, and realistically can engage between 25yd and 10yd. To be fair, the target zones are large enough that even at sub 10yd, the difference in zero isn't going to make me lose matches, but still!

All the prisms I've found so far are fairly chunky stand alone units.

I'm new to the AR platform in general so I'm hoping those of you with way more experience can guide me.

I'm looking at picking up a dedicated setup to use for general plinking but also casual competition with a view to start IPSC practical mini rifle in the future. The range varies but up to a max of about 100m.

I've picked a BoreBuddy Apogee Match upper but I'm reading conflicting information online regarding barrel lengths pros/cons so I'm stuck as to whether 12" or 16" is best for my use.

I've held both and the 12" felt more natural to me but I keep reading that the 16" generally performs better, in particular with standard velocity ammo and, ultimately, accuracy and performance are what will matter to me the most. From what I've read, there's not many 12" users on the mini-rifle scene so I wonder if there's a reason for that.

I can only get the one rifle so any advice to help me get it right is gratefully received.

Can’t beat when two hobbies come together! Having not had a camera for a few years I treated myself to a new Canon R6m2 last week.

Took it for its first use this morning whilst out on the Clays at Lydiates Shooting Ground.

Been waiting for total of 13 months and 5 months since home visit , called them yesterday and the lady said “ we got the application back from the manager and now admin must look at it , we can’t tell you how long can take because we have a backlog “” . What’s does this mean please, a decision has been made and she can’t tell me over the phone ??

I was personally getting bored of having my ass kicked at CSR, so decided to create this free little tool to help with scaled down practice.

Great for dry firing or simulating longer range targets at shorter distances, for example practicing a 300 yard prone stage with a 22 at an indoor 25m range.

Let me know which target types you want added!

More tools on the way and if there’s something you’d like to see also drop a comment in.

Obviously this is a subject that splits people's opinions.......some love them, some hate them.

Im in the first group and have been looking for a while, is there any about that are up for grabs before I build my own?

Calibre- .44magnum

Moving away so looking to get rid of my O/U. Message me for details etc. Currently in Aberdeenshire area.

Hello I’m wanting to apply for my firearms license
I’ve no criminal record or no mental health record
Any advice would be greatly appreciated to help me apply and hopefully get it !

Hi guys,
Just as the title says really. I’ve got a sauer 202 elegance that needs a new barrel due to some pits. I’ve actually got the 19.5 version but the 22 will fit just fine aswell. If anyone has any information I’d appreciate it. I’ve looked online but the prices are something to take your breath away.
Cheers

Spoke to the firearms officer & they said my February 2024 application is still in the early stages and I should not take gamekeeper work. I’m a young adult who is starting out work after gaining their qualification and have miraculously managed to get my foot in the door?!!

Any advice or is it simply suck it up kid.

I am looking to sell one of my Beretta o/u, is there anywhere that doesn’t charge that I could sell them? Aware of Gunstar/trader but would rather not spend money just to advertise.

After debating an "upgrade" I'm going to stick with my 686 E Evo. It's a 2022 gun but has seen a lot of use and I suspect it has not been serviced previously.

There are no actual issues with it, but I'd like to give it some tlc and a check over/internal clean etc.

I'm looking for thoughts on if I should send it to GMK via my local shop, or try and find a good local Gunsmith to do the work for me?

I'm in the Thames Valley area, recommendations would be useful.

Right..

I just need to get the barrel reblued and it’s golden

Gunpower Stealth with a 20 inch barrel in .22 - sub 12FPE