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A guide to owning shotguns in the UK
You can own a shotgun in the UK, and you can own several. What you cannot do is buy or hold one without a shotgun certificate issued by your local police force. That certificate is the whole game. Getting it, keeping it valid, and staying inside its conditions is what shotgun ownership actually involves, and most of the work happens after the gun is in your cabinet, not before.   This guide walks through the full picture as it stands in 2026: what the certificate is, who qualifies, what it now costs, how the police process really runs, and the ongoing duties
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The Laws & Licensing Changes in 2025
2025 has easily been one of the busiest years for changes in UK firearms laws and licensing. New rules dropped, big ideas were debated, and several major updates hit the shooting world all at once.   If you felt like you were constantly hearing about another licensing update - you weren’t imagining it. This article breaks it all down in simple terms.   New Licensing Rules    A lot of the talk this year focused on the updated licensing rules. Here’s the simple version of what changed:   Police checks got deeper and more consistent across the country Medical information and GP involvement became more important Social media checks were
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INSIDE GMK’s Newest Guns! Beretta 688, Tikka Ace & Sako 90 Quest Ultra | BSS 2025
The British Shooting Show 2025 showcased an impressive array of firearms, with GMK Ltd presenting some of the most anticipated models. Gunstar’s George O’Leary had the opportunity to discuss these innovations with Reece and Taneli from GMK. Among the highlights were the Beretta 688 Performance, Tikka T3x Ace Series, Sako 90 Quest Ultra, and the Beretta Ultraleggero Kick-Off.     Beretta 688 Performance   The Beretta 688 Performance is designed to make competitive shooting more accessible without compromising on quality This over-and-under shotgun features a heavier receiver, enhancing stability and reducing recoil, which is particularly beneficial for newcomers to clay shooting. The laminated wood stock,
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Browning B825 Pro Sport: One Year On From Launch
A year after its launch, the Browning B825 Pro Sport has firmly established itself as one of the most popular competition shotguns on UK clay grounds.   Replacing the hugely successful B725 was never going to be easy. Yet over the past 12 months, the B825 has evolved from Browning's latest release into a proven choice for Sporting shooters at every level.   We recently spent time with the B825 Pro Sport at the CPSA English Open Sporting at Barbury Shooting School, where Browning's Daniel Ridgley guided us through the gun and explained the key developments behind its success.   Watch our full video review above
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