Understand How To Use The Gun Properly

It’s important to learn the mechanical characteristics of the gun we’re using as well as the way it handles. That means reading and understanding the manual before handling the gun, finding out how it operates, and how to locate and use the controls. It’s also vital to know how to load it and unload it, how to cock it and how to remove any ammunition from the gun or magazine after shooting.

Shooting is one of the safest sports in the world, and that’s down to responsible shooters paying attention to gun safety at all times. Anyone starting out should learn how to get safe and stay safe.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has a simple assessment carried out by accredited assessors called the Airgun Safe Shot Award. The assessment takes just 20 minutes and can be done at a game fair or organised by you anywhere in England and Wales.

To find out more about the Airgun Safe Shot Award, contact BASC’s Training and Education department on 01244 573018.