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A complete guide to sporting shooting, written for the novice. This book peels away the mystery of shooting. It introduces every aspect of the sport, guiding the reader into an understanding of game shooting, rough shooting, pigeon shooting and wildfowling whilst explaining in clear and simple terms the fundamental rules of gun safety and the law related to shooting. The history of shooting, the choice of gun, cartridges, clothing and equipment are dealt with as is the selection, use and training of gundogs.
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Graham Downing has been a keen shot since the age of 13. He is a regular contributor to the Shooting Times, The Field, and the Daily Telegraph. He is a shooting consultant and a council member of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
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- PublisherQuiller Publishing Ltd
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1904057314
- ISBN 13 9781904057314
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages160
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SHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SPORT. By Graham Downing.
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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2003). (1996) 2003 2nd edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp160. Colour, b/w photographs and illustrations. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. Slight spotting to top edge else very good. A recommended text for the BASC Young Shots programme and proficiency award scheme. Graham Downing discusses every aspect of the sport. "Several significant developments have taken place in shooting since this book was first published, not least a new set of restrictive firearms legislation which has had an impact upon shooters of all sorts. However, there are also positive signs within the sport, and chief amongst these are the new initiatives by the shooting associations to encourage new entrants into shooting. These are having a welcome impact. .Driven game shooting is also becoming ever more accessible as the changing rural economy prompts more farmers to diversify into country sports." (From the author's preface to this second edition). Chapters include: The history of shooting; Shotguns and cartridges; Gun safety; Shooting and the law; Game shooting; Rough shooting; Wildfowl shooting; Pigeon shooting; Gundogs; The support team; Shooting and the countryside. "Essential information designed to help every newcomer to the shooting field." . Seller Inventory # 43685
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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2003). (1996) 2009 2nd edition reprint. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp160. Colour, b/w photographs and illustrations. Laminated boards. Very slightly used else a very good copy. A recommended text for the BASC Young Shots programme and proficiency award scheme. Graham Downing discusses every aspect of the sport. "Several significant developments have taken place in shooting since this book was first published, not least a new set of restrictive firearms legislation which has had an impact upon shooters of all sorts. However, there are also positive signs within the sport, and chief amongst these are the new initiatives by the shooting associations to encourage new entrants into shooting. These are having a welcome impact. .Driven game shooting is also becoming ever more accessible as the changing rural economy prompts more farmers to diversify into country sports." (From the author's preface to this second edition). Chapters include: The history of shooting; Shotguns and cartridges; Gun safety; Shooting and the law; Game shooting; Rough shooting; Wildfowl shooting; Pigeon shooting; Gundogs; The support team; Shooting and the countryside. "Essential information designed to help every newcomer to the shooting field." . Seller Inventory # 54020
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