Hello folks, A few months ago I promised what I hoped would be a very interesting blog. Well here it finally is, please do give me your feedback and I hope it was worth the wait for you! Some of you who know me may well know I have a great interest in Africa. I think it is somewhere that […] The post Volunteer Work on a Zimbabwe game reserve appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

Well 2020 has drawn to a close. What can I say its been a pretty rubbish year all round hasn’t it? People have struggled with their businesses being force to close perhaps forever, people have struggled not seeing family and friends, people have had a lot of freedom removed.(Perhaps now they get a taste of what it’s like being a […] The post Looking to the future appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

Today we have a guest post from Keith Schmidt, who works and trains with U.S law enforcement. He is going to give us an introduction to some of the competitions done in IDPA shooting and how some of the skills and situational awareness it teaches may still be relevant to the United Kingdom. Indeed as I often say, even if […] The post I.D.P.A appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

So I have just been made aware via several Facebook groups of a situation arising in Lancashire Constabulary regarding shooters posting pictures on social media. It seems that investigations took place after complaints by a member of the public, and it was passed to a serious crimes crimes unit, the images printed off and then sent to Lancashire Chief Constable. […] The post Don’t tell and no one will ask… appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

I’m having a little difficulty on how to start this blog as I know many of you will already be familiar with practical shooting and indeed take part in it competitively however I will try and write it for the benefit of people not familiar or indeed people completely in the dark about this wonderful discipline. Now I love shooting […] The post Practical Shooting With Recoil Scotland appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

A quick beginners guide to cleaning your firearm by Jay Chambers Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. You not only have to ensure it’s safe use, but you must also maintain it and make sure it’s in great condition. Inspecting your firearm on a regular basis will help you determine whether any dirt or debris is affecting it from […] The post How Do You Clean Your Guns? appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

Weapons laws can be a strange thing in the UK. The UK government heavily restricts what guns and in what capacity those guns can be obtained by their citizens, but they also are one of the leading weapons exporters in the world. While all governments have militaries and deal in weapons, the details of the situation make it a bit […] The post Status of Export Weapon Sales in the UK appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

The .357 magnum is something of a cultural icon. It was developed pre-World War II to offer a service revolver with superior stopping power. During prohibition, the criminal operations that supplied the States with booze had access to better weaponry than the police forces trying to contend with them. Many police officers at the time carried revolvers chambered in .38. […] The post .357 Magnum: A brief introduction by Jay Chambers appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

Hi Folks, I’ve recently seen people discussing some good books on the subjects of firearms ownership, especially relating to legislation and effects on crime etc. I have read a few books on the subject myself and thought it would be a good idea to do a post with a few recommendations, since I’m sure many of us have extra time […] The post Essential Reading appeared first on Firearms-UK ..read more

“Disinformation- noun false information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government organization to a rival power or the media.” “Freethought (or free thought)[1] is an epistemologicalviewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed only on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, tradition, revelation, or dogma. ” Fake news and trying to crush independent thought is nothing new to society, it has existed for years. However […] The post More L ..read more