Gun Safety & Training

Safe shooting is built on habits, not posters. Every time you pick up a gun, whether on the clay ground, out stalking, or teaching the next generation, the decisions you make set the standard for everyone around you. This section of our knowledge base brings together practical guidance, real-world examples, and proven routines that make safety second nature.

A good starting point is the Four Cardinal Gun Safety Rules for UK Shooters, which lays out the non-negotiable principles that underpin every safe session. From treating every gun as if it were loaded to ensuring a clear backstop, the guide shows how to apply the rules in real weather, on real ground, with drills you can run this week.

Once a gun leaves its slip, security does not stop at the peg or the bench. Our article on Rules About Home Gun Storage in the UK explains what the law expects of certificate holders, what Firearms Enquiry Officers look for, and how to set up a cabinet, key routine, and moisture control system that protect both your licence and your kit. For those handling powders or black powder, it also sets out the separate requirements under HSE rules.

Families introducing children to the sport will find clear advice in Teaching Gun Safety to Young Shooters. This piece shows how to build confidence through calm, structured sessions, starting with protective kit and dry drills, and moving towards supervised live fire only when safe handling habits are automatic. It also covers the specific legal rules for under-15s, air rifles at home, and what clubs and parents should have in place for safeguarding.

Together, these guides create a foundation that goes beyond checklists. They are written for British shooters, blending current Home Office guidance, BASC codes, CPSA requirements, and decades of lived experience. Whether you are refining your own drills, setting up storage, or planning a safe first session for a youngster, the resources here are designed to be practical, compliant, and easy to put into practice.