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Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…
There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…
How to license a firearm, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
New or revised safety criteria or parameters for ranges. Remains in force until either cancelled or incorporated into JSP 403.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’s waterways
List of all UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) firing times for military ranges.
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