Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your airgun in good working condition. This typically includes cleaning the barrel, lubricating moving parts, and inspecting seals and O-rings for wear.

Yes, you must have permission from the landowner to shoot on private land, and you must not shoot within 50 feet (or 15 metres) of the center of a public road or highway. Additionally, shooting in urban areas or near dwellings may be prohibited or restricted by local bylaws.

Always treat an airgun as if it were loaded and never point it at anything you do not intend to shoot. Ensure that your shooting area has a safe backstop and that there are no bystanders in the line of fire.

No, there is no requirement to register airguns with the police in the UK. However, it is advisable to keep a record of the make, model, and serial number of your airgun for insurance purposes.

No, it is illegal to carry an airgun in a public place in the UK without a reasonable excuse. Airguns should be transported in a secure case or bag and only taken out for use on private land or authorized shooting
ranges.

Yes, airguns must be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access, especially if there are children or vulnerable individuals in the household. This typically means storing them in a locked cabinet or safe.

Yes, airguns can be used for pest control in the UK, but it is subject to certain conditions. Users must ensure that they have the legal right to shoot on the land where pest control is taking place and must use the airgun responsibly and safely.

The maximum legal muzzle energy for an airgun in the UK without a license is 12 ft-lbs (or 16.27 joules) for rifles and 6 ft-lbs (or 8.13 joules) for pistols.

You must be 18 years or older to purchase or own an airgun in the UK. Additionally, it is illegal to carry an airgun in a public place
without a reasonable excuse or to use an airgun in a manner that endangers others.

No, you do not need a license to own most airguns in the UK. However, certain airguns, such as those with a muzzle energy exceeding 12 ft-lbs or those classified as ‘antiques’, may require a license.

In the UK, an airgun is defined as any gun that uses air, gas, or springs to propel a projectile.

For all age restricted items, YES, you do need to provide us with a valid form of photographic identification. Age restricted
items include ALL airguns, air pistols, shotguns, moderators, pellets, BB’s & CO2.