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Bisley Live will be officially opened by clay shooting champion George Digweed MBE. There will be more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the very latest guns, ammunition and the latest fashions in country clothing together with a wide variety of shooting accessories.
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Heather Webb As I write the Imperial Meeting is in its final week. The Services have been and gone as have the Schools, Pistol and Gallery Rifle shots and Match Riflers (is that a word?). The Target Rifle guys are currently wishing the meeting was a week earlier - or later - as the rain has been sheeting it down, turning score cards to papier-mashe and soaking them to the skin at regular intervals. Rather than only give you half the results, I’ll do a full report next month. However the results are
all up on our website,
www.nra.org.ukHave you ever wished you could test-fire several different makes of gun before deciding which one is best suited to you? With new rifles and shotguns starting from around £1,000 it is a big investment and one that requires careful deliberation and homework. Prospective buyers normally rely on recommendations Have you ever wished you could test-fire several different makes of gun before deciding which one is best suited to you? With new rifles and shotguns starting from around £1,000 it is a big investment and one that requires careful deliberation and homework.
Prospective buyers normally rely on recommendations from fellow shooters and reviews in magazines but it is hardly the same as lining up on a target and squeezing the trigger yourself. With this in mind, a new breed of shooting show called Bisley Live is being held at the National Shooting Centre in Surrey from Friday 30 September until Sunday 2 October 2011, which will give visitors the opportunity to test fire a selection of the latest rifles, shotguns and air rifles from the leading manufacturers.
In addition to the exhibition there will be numerous other features to entertain the visitors. A charity fashion show, in aid of Help for Heroes, featuring top brands from all over the world will be taking place throughout the three-day event.
Gundog demonstrations from renowned trainer Howard Kirby of Mullenscote Gundogs will also be showcased at the show and to give parents a little respite, Julie Elborough of Woodruff Gundogs and game cookery teacher Kathy Martyn will be holding special taster sessions of their popular ‘Hunt, Cook, Eat’ course for children. The one and a half hour course which will be free of charge includes basic gundog training, followed by a ‘game’ cookery lesson.
For those that require something special, there are VIP corporate packages available on the Friday and Saturday
of the show. The day starts with a delicious breakfast prior to honing their shooting skills with shotgun, rifle, both target and sporting, and black powder pistols. The VIPs and their guests will then return to the VIP marquee for champagne and canapés to be followed by a gourmet three-course lunch hosted by George Digweed.
The innovative show has already attracted a lot of media interest and many shooting organisations are backing the venture. The Countryside Alliance’s shooting campaign manager, David Taylor, welcomed the ‘try before you buy’ concept.
“Everyone knows that correct gun fitting is key for successful shooting but very few take this into account when buying a gun. How many people bought the first gun they set their heart on at a show, only to find they cannot hit a thing with it?” said David. “Moreover, for many rifle shooters, the first time they get to fire a new calibre is after they have obtained the variation and purchased the rifle. In many instances
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