 Important NoticeYou can order your Airguns Air Rifles or Air Pistols ON LINE in the UK if you live in Norfolk Suffolk, Essex Cambridge shire, Nottingham shire, Leicester shire, Hertford shire, Huntingdon shire Bedford shire, Lincoln shire, Northampton shire, W,S & E.York shire,Derby shire, Cheshire, Warwick shire, Stafford shire, Worcester shire, Oxford shire, Berkshire, Buckingham shire, Wiltshire, Shropshire, Hereford shire, Gloucester shire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent where we will deliver your Airguns to you personally.
We have now added Wales, North Yorkshire, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall to our Delivery Area.
(See Map on Home Page)
We deliver once a week in all the Counties we serve, once you have ordered your gun we will contact you to arrange delivery.
We can deliver to your place of work if it is in the same County, but you must take identification with you on the day.
IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THESE COUNTIES PLEASE RING THE CROMER SHOP ON 01263 514848 TO CHECK, OR PAUL IN THE EVENINGS BETWEEN 7 & 9 ON 01263 512322.
Please note, due to new Goverment Legislation, all Air Guns, Air Rifles, Air Pistols & Silencers can only be purchased on a face to face basis from a Registered Firearms Dealer. As an RFD ourselves we will deliver to your door if you live in the Counties listed above and shown on the map below, The person who has purchased the airgun must be the one to receive it and they must produce proof of identity and age ie Driving Licence Passport etc. We will be offering this service on a weekly delivery basis at a very competitive £14.99. If you need any help or advice on your choice please call our Cromer Shop (open 7 days a week) on 01263 514848 or you can speak to Paul the owner most evenings between 7 & 9pm on 01263 512322 you will be very welcome.
You can of course buy your Air Guns, Air Rifles, Air Pistols & Silencers from our Shops at Cromer and Snetterton in Norfolk, please bring proof of identity and age.
The rest of our Catalogue ie pellets accessories etc are still available by normal Mail Order off the Web Site.
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Some of the Air Rifles & Air Pistols we stockAIR RIFLES
Cometa 50, Cometa 100, Cometa 220, Cometa 300, Cometa 300 Carbine with Silencer, Cometa 300 Nickel .22, Cometa Fenix 400,
Cometa Fenix Carbine with Silencer, Air Arms TX200 MKIII, Air Arms TX200,
Air Arms TX200 HC , Air Arms Pro-Sport, Webley Stingray 11 XS, Webley Stingray,
Webley Longbow SE, Umarex 850 Air Magnum, Umarex Underlever Western Co2 Rifle,
Beretta CX4 Storm XT, Crosman 2260 Rabbit Stopper, Crosman 2250 Ratcatcher,
Crosman 2250B King Ratcatcher, Air Arms S200, Air Arms S400, Air Arms S410,
Air Arms S510, Air Arms EV2 MK II, Brocock Hunter Deluxe, Brocock Hunter,
Brocock Enigma, HW 100S, HW 100T, HW 77, HW 80, Logun Eagle, Logun Sweet Sixteen Evo,
Webley Raider 1, Webley Raider 2, Webley Raider 10, SMK XS 36, SMK XS 20, SMK XS 19,
SMK XS 17, SMK XS 15, SMK XS 12, Rohm Desperado,
AIR PISTOLS
Cometa Indian, Webley Typhoon, Crosman T4 Opts Tactical, Benjamin EB22 Prohunter .22,
Crosman 2240 Rat Buster, Umerex BERETTA P X 4 Storm, Umerex BERETTA M92 FS,
Smith & Wesson 586, Beeman 2004E, Crosman 1377 Pump Pistol, Colt Combat Special, Walther CP88, |
THE UK LAW AND AIR RIFLESThe most important rule of gun handling……
NEVER POINT ANY AIR RIFLE OR AIRGUN, LOADED OR UNLOADED, IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION.
It is estimated that there are four million air rifles in the UK, the vast majority of which are used in a safe and responsible manner. This leaflet offers guidance to those who shoot with any air guns. It does not apply in Northern Ireland where firearms laws are very different.
Above all, safety is the most important consideration. Always know where the muzzle of your air rifle is pointing and NEVER point it in an unsafe direction.
Whenever you shoot, make sure you know where the pellet is going to end up before you pull the trigger of your Air Gun.
The Law & Airguns
The law makes no distinction between air rifles and more powerful guns for which you need a licence - they are all classed as firearms. This means that any offence you commit can carry a very heavy penalty - and there are at least 38 different offences. Following this code will help you to keep on the right side of the law, but, if you have any doubt, seek advice from BASC or your local police firearms licensing department.
Who can shoot airguns
18 years
If you are 18 years or older there are no restrictions on buying an air rifle and ammunition, and you can use it where you have permission to shoot.
14 - 17 years
You can
" borrow an air rifle and ammunition
" use an air rifle, without supervision, on private premises where you have permission
You cannot
" buy or hire an air rifle, or ammunition, or receive one as a gift. Your air rifles and ammunition must be bought and looked after by someone over 18 - normally your parent, guardian or some other responsible adult.
" have an air rifle in a public place unless you are supervised by somebody aged 21 or over, and you have a reasonable excuse to do so (for example, while on the way to a shooting ground).
Under 14 years
You can
" use air rifle under supervision on private premises with permission from the occupier - normally the owner or tenant. The person who supervises you must be at least 21 years old.
You cannot
" buy, hire or receive an air rifle or its ammunition as a gift, or shoot, without adult supervision.
Parents or guardians who buy an air rifle for use by someone under 14 must exercise control over it at all times, even in the home or garden.
It is illegal to sell an air rifle or ammunition to a person under 18 years of age.
Where you can shoot your Air Rifles
Where you intend to, always ensure that you are authorised by the landowner or person with the sporting rights and that you know precisely where the boundaries are. Get permission in writing, if possible, to remove any doubt.
Whenever you are in a public place you should carry the rifle in a gun cover and always ensure that it is unloaded and not cocked.
Trespassing with Air Rifles
Going on to private land, or water, where you do not have permission is trespassing, and if you are carrying an air rifle it becomes armed trespass. Whether the air gun is loaded or not, or whether you are carrying pellets, is irrelevant - armed trespass is a serious criminal offence carrying heavy penalties.
Only shoot your Air Rifle where you have the permission of the landowner or tenant.
Firing pellets beyond your boundary
It is an offence to fire an air rifle pellet beyond the land where you have permission to shoot, unless the occupier of the neighbouring land has also given you permission. Where someone under 14 is shooting, both the young person and the supervising adult can be prosecuted.
It is also against the law, in England and Wales, to fire an air rifle within 50 feet of the centre of a highway if this results in someone being injured, interrupted or endangered. These offences could be committed, for example, when someone is shooting in their garden close to a road and the pellets ricochet onto the highway.
It is an offence in Scotland to discharge any gun in a culpable or reckless manner. This means shooting without caring about the safety of others.
What you can shoot
Airgun Target shooting
There are numerous clubs catering for this growing sport, throughout the UK, and they can offer great help and shooting opportunities to both the novice and the experienced shooter alike. You will find contact details on our site under the Clubs section.
If you want to practise on your own premises make sure that you have an effective backstop. Soft earth or chipboard is ideal, but don't use any hard, polished surface because it is likely to cause a dangerous ricochet or could cause the pellet to rebound and hit the shooter.
Remember that you can be prosecuted if any pellet goes beyond your land, whether it is directly fired or an accidental ricochet.
Principal quarry for air rifles
" BIRDS: (covered by the open general licences) crows, rooks, jackdaws, magpies, jays, woodpigeon, collared doves, feral pigeons.
" MAMMALS: brown rats, grey squirrels, stoats, mink and rabbits
Live quarry shooting
Many people shoot live quarry, either on their own land or where they have permission. The species which you can shoot are limited by the law and by the effective power of an air rifle.
All birds are protected, and although there are seasons when you can legally shoot game, and some wildfowl, they are not suitable quarry for air rifles. However, as long as you are complying with firearms law, you can shoot certain pest bird species. These are covered by open general licences which, in simple terms, mean you can shoot the birds listed, provided you have the landowner's permission and provided you are doing it for one of the reasons allowed by the licence.
These reasons include:
o to protect crops
o to protect game and wildlife
o to protect public health or safety
BASC recommends that anyone wishing to take bird pest species should read BASC's advice on general licences.
You can shoot mammal pests at any time provided you have the landowner's permission. Air rifles are suitable for: brown rats, grey squirrels, stoats, mink and rabbits.
Respect for the quarry
Always shoot well within your capabilities. Practise on targets, never on live quarry, to establish the maximum range at which you and your rifles can consistently hit the point of aim that will ensure a clean kill; this is usually the head, and normally has a maximum diameter of about three centimetres (an inch and a quarter). Practise regularly to improve your shooting and stalking skills.
Make sure you know where the kill zone is for each species that you are going to hunt. For mammals the side-on head shot is the preferred target. For birds, head shots are effective but difficult because the target area is very small and rarely holds still. Shots to the breast or body cavity give a bigger target area but remember that dense feathers or a crop full of grain will limit the pellet's effectiveness. The area under the wing is a good place to aim for.
You must zero your rifle and sights (check their correct alignment) before starting any hunt; usually a riflescope will come with instructions on how to do this, otherwise there are many books which explain the principles.
It is your responsibility to be able to recognise your quarry and know when and where you may shoot it. Never shoot unless you have positively identified your quarry.
Wounded quarry
Always despatch wounded quarry quickly to minimise suffering, either with a second shot or a sharp blow to the base of the skull. Be particularly careful when dispatching wounded rodents - they can bite and scratch with a risk of serious infection. DO NOT TOUCH RATS. They may carry fatal diseases, so you should lift them with a fork or shovel.
Suitable air rifles for hunting
Always ensure that your air rifle is powerful enough to achieve a clean kill of your chosen quarry and do not attempt a shot of more than 30 metres. Generally the ideal power level is just over 11 ft lb (15J). For an air rifle that is more powerful than 12 ft lb, (16.25J) you must have a firearm certificate.
Never shoot at partially obscured quarry or shoot at quarry which could escape into cover before it can be retrieved. For example, do not shoot rabbits which are less than two metres from their burrow.
Certain types of air rifle are more suitable for hunting than others. Avoid those air rifles which take excessive time to charge, load and fire. Repeating air rifles give an immediate second shot which is always an advantage. All air rifles must be well maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. If in doubt - consult your local dealer.
Choose pellets which are designed for hunting. These will produce a cleaner kill than those which are intended for target shooting. Check every pellet before loading to ensure that it is not damaged or deformed.
Check list in the field
" Always check with the landowner, in good time, if you want to go shooting.
" Always confirm with the landowner what quarry you may shoot.
" Always respect the owner's property, crops, livestock and fences and follow the Countryside Code (http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk).
" Always treat an air rifle as though it is loaded and keep its muzzle pointing in a safe direction.
" On picking up or being handed an air rifle, check immediately to ensure it is not loaded e.g. that it is uncocked and that there is no pellet in the breech. Be particularly careful when checking pre-charged pneumatic air rifles.
" Before you fire your rifle, consider where the pellet could go. Be sure that no damage can result if you miss your intended target.
" Always bear in mind the possibility of a ricochet.
" Never put down a loaded air rifle or leave it unattended.
" Use of a silencer can minimise disturbance to wildlife, livestock and other countryside users.
" Remember that all shooters will be judged by your actions and ensure that your conduct is always above reproach. Encourage the same attitude in your shooting companions. Above all, be safe and be sensible.
At the end of the day
Always leave your shoot in the condition in which you would like to find it. Make sure that you collect all your equipment.
It is courteous to thank the landowner and to offer him something from the bag if you have shot any edible quarry. Take care of your edible quarry - remember it is food, store it in a cool place and never waste it.
Non-edible quarry should be disposed of discreetly, carefully and should not create a health hazard. This is a legal requirement. Under most circumstances deep burial beyond the reach of a carnivorous animal would be appropriate.
The displaying of carcasses on fences or on a gamekeeper's "gibbet" serves no useful purpose and may offend other countryside users.
Care and maintenance
Take care of your gun; it is a precision weapon and damage or mistreatment can seriously affect its performance and safety.
Do not attempt to strip an air rifle without having the proper tools, facilities and knowledge to do so safely. Many air rifles contain powerful springs which can cause serious injury if released in an uncontrolled manner.
After shooting, ensure your air rifle is dry and free from dirt before storing it. Metalwork may benefit from a wipe down with a lightly oiled rag or a silicone cloth. The barrel should be cleaned using a proper barrel cleaning kit, and again lightly oiled. Only use the correct lubricants in accordance with the rifle manufacturer's instructions. Always carefully wipe the oil from the bore before shooting.
The BASC ideal is ...
That all who shoot in Britain conduct themselves according to the law and to the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and courtesy, with full respect for their quarry and a practical interest in wildlife conservation and the countryside.
Never guess at what the law allows. If in doubt, contact BASC or your local police firearms licensing department.
Revised March 2008 in association with ACPO
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UK Air Gun Club FinderCLUB FINDER
Blackburn, Blackburn ABC Brian Chappell 01254 704533
Chester , Chester FTC/HFT Neville George 01928 734084
Manchester, Failsworth FTC Graham Barry 01616 814771
Middlewich, Byley FTC Stephen Pemberton 01270 761863
Minsterley Minsterley Ranges Mich 01743 791858
Parbold Tawd Vale FTC Dave Fairhurst 01772 815687
Prescot Sandall ARC Keith Cossman 07879457245
Prescot Winchester FTC Dave Schofield 01515 216353
Stockport Stockport FTC Richard Lees 01614 420465
North East Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Mrs Beryl Noon
21 West Hill, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9RX Tel: 01773 748153
treasurer@bfta.org www.nefta.org.uk
Bishop Middleham Thorn Dell AR&FTC Keith Marwood 01915 328888
Brotherton/Ferrybridge Pontefract AGC Alex Kay 01132 285532
Chop Gate Mannion Park ARC Will Muzzioli 01325 240121
Doveridge ATEO Doveridge AR Dave Mills 01543 450173
Esrick Huntingdon FTC Peter Shepard 01904 655055
Fence, Sheffield Waverley FTC Beryl Noon 01773 748153
Gildersome, Leeds Yorkshire Marksman Keith Surbutts 01274 305767
Grimsby N E Lincolnshire TC Steve Davidson 01469 574709
Guiseley Guiseley Neil McLaughlin 07517 50372
Harrogate Harrogate ARC Robin Stott 01423 864701
Hessle Hull & District FTC Steve Aldous 01482 562067
Kirmington Yellowbellies Dave White 01472 239921
Leeds Yorkshire Marksmen Andrew Sharp 01274 494913
Lincolnshire Lincs HFT Club Dave Lock 01522 535380
Renishaw Anston FTC Clive Marsh 01142 474231
West Bretton Redfearns FTC Dave Bains 01484 310290
Midlands Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Chris large
38 Harcourt Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 3SB Tel: 07778 640610
christopher@fsgdesign.co.uk
Atherstone Purley Chase FTC Tim Glenn 01827 739936
Cannock Rough Wedge FTC Carl Davies 01543 876183
Hinckley Moxon Farm Dave Hassock 02476 747967
Kidderminster Harriers FTC Tony Cook 01384 827401
Leicester Dowry Hill FTC Chris Large 07778 640610
Loughborough Budden Wood FTC Richard Warren 01509 217542
Market Harborough Kibworth A&FTC Kibworth Shooting 01162 796001
Nottingham Nottingham AGC Mick Pates 01159 537622
Nottingham Castle FTC Neil Brown 01159 638287
Uttoxeter Doveridge AR & PC Neil Brown 01543 450173
Wolverhampton Hilton FTC Tony Wall 01215 301026
Wolverhampton Millride FTC Dave Pitt 01905 489950
Worcester Worcester FTC Martin Hutchinson 07973 489950
Fenlands Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Roger Moy
10 St Peters Way, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3NS Tel: 01603 897689
Brentwood Springfield ARC Les Sproat 01245 268969
Colchester Iceni Marksmen ARC Steve Spindler 01206 790592
Colchester Iceni FTC Chris Daniels 01473 463268
Colchester Colne Vally FTC Richard Greenwood 01206 240020
Cromer Cromer AR&PC Alan High 01692 650419
Hertford Lea Valley FTC Dave Edwards 01483 355118
Hitchin North Herts AR&PC Duncan McCall 01462 435432
Kings Lynn Abbey AR&FTC Stuart Wilkinson 01553 840331
Lowestoft Waveney ARC Martin Cooper 01502 476324
Markyate, Beds Broomhills FTC Charles Lunn 01462 636866
Northampton Northampton AR&PC Jon Brawn 01604 411495
Norwich Broadlands FTC Roger May 01603 897689
Norwich Norwich AR&FTC David Gluckstein 01603 406374
Oundle Oundle R&PC David Belcher 01832 273672
South West England Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Neil Mackinnon
49 Balmoral Way, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9AL
Bideford Shebbear Shooters Richard Clark 01409 281660
Bodmin Cornwall FTC Dale Foster 01326 311982
Bridgewater Quantock AGC Tony Day 01823 252204 Evenings 18:00-- 21:00 hours
e- mail quantockagc@btinternet.com.
Honiton East Devon FTC Melvin Rogers 01404 41813
Launceston North Petherwin AGC Alf Rowe 01566 785239
Paignton South Devon AGC Nick Jenkinson 01803 842683
Plymouth Dartmore Marksmen Jon Quelch 01752 348242
Plymouth Plymouth Privateers Keith Ryan 07791 097499
Swindon Barbury FTC Jim Strutton 01793 870667
Torquay Buckley Wood FTC Russ Harding 01626 211296
Wells Mendip Airgun Club John Bennett 01225 763752
Weymouth South Dorset Rod Davis 01305 826975
Weston-super-Mare Avon Hawks Derek Winslow 01934 519014
Central Southern Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Francis de Clemont
10 The Square, Pitsford, Northampton, NN6 9AG Tel: 01604 880896
Banstead Gallery Hill SC R. Borret 02086 417342
Bansingstoke Bansingstoke AR&PC David Godwin 01256 359636
Bansingstoke Bansingstoke FTC Bob Ward 01256 477872
Bisley Bisley FTC Keith Parris 01483 486640
Bisley Bisley FTO Peter Bates 01252 315840
Bournmouth Christchurch Gun Club Mike Hough 01329 827660
Burnham Burnham TSC Richard Ferguson 01494 68115
Burnham Phoenix FTC Neil Thompson 01628 482525
Devizes Wiltshire Airgun Club Tony Bowker 01308 725701
Milton Keynes Milton Keynes FTC simon Denny 01908 663853
Newbury Newbury ARC Ben Banting 01635 820462
Newbury Newbury FTC Andrew Slade 01635 268264
Peterfield Peterfield ARC Kevin Slocombe 01243 789503
Southampton Buccaneers FTC David Jackson 01703 227122
Wendover Wendover ARC Dave Welham 01442 266831
Winchester Meon Valley FTC Nigel Frost 02392 632703
Yapton Ford Rifle Ranges Spence Planton 07973 626095
South East Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Pat Sherratt
Arminter, 22 Robert Brundett Close, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9SH Tel: 01233 626998
Ashford Kent Woodsman FTC Pat Sherratt 01233 626998
Cuffley/Enfield Cuffley ARC Stuart Hollis 01992 633701
Harefield/Uxbridge West London Rangers Graham Bishop 01727 872421
London South London Rifles South London Rifles 02086 777621
Tilbury ETL FTC Caroline Waghorn 01708 856993
Scottish Air Rifle And Pistol Association
Regional Secretary: Eric Wallace
45 Glenartney Court, Balfarg, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 6YF Tel: 01592 743929
Dundee Tayside FTC Eric Wallace 01592 743929
Dundee Tayside AGC Cyril Dyson 01334 839985
Dunfermline Dunfermline ARC Eric Wallace 01592 743929
Edinburgh Juniper Green ARC David Nelson 01314 413884
Glasgow Dechmont AGC Jim 01415 837281
Welsh Airgun And Field Target Association
Regional Secretary: Mr David Gage
7 St Marys Cresent, Gartth Maesteg, Mid Glamorgen, CF34 OUX Tel: 01656 734023
Aberkenfig Tondu FTC John Thomas 01656 841889
Aberkenfig South Wales AR&PC Basil George 01656 44440
Abertillery Blaenau Gwent FTC Tony Berrow 01495 211022
Blackwood, Newport Quarry Rifles HFT Gary Didwell 07810 133579
Blackwood, Newport Quarry Rifles FTC Gwynne Robinson 01495 200448
Caerphilly Caerphilly FTC Huw Pritlove 01222 810795
Caerphilly Caerphilly AR&PC Dave Lewis 01222 867844
Cardiff Millwood ARC Mike Colley 02920 891247
Cardiff/Newport Castleton AR&FTC Pat Isaacs 02920 862047
Denbigh Clwyd FTC Andy Griffin 01244 819526
Monmouth Rockfield FTC D Cleaver 01600 860362
Nelson Nelson FTC Chris Land 01443 451910
Newport Newport Rangers K Chapman 01633 858766
Pontypool Pontypool AR&FTC John Prosser 01495 751599
Pontypridd Nelson ARC Dorien Faulkner 01443 474882
Swansea Swansea R&FTC Alan Whately 01639 631725
Welshpool/Shrewsbury Border AGC Steve Darnall 01691 830782
Wrexham Wrexham R&PC Keith Roberts 01978 756476
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