United Kingdom
1) Import permits for shotguns and
rifles.
These must be applied for in advance through ourselves. We will
send you a form to complete but the essential information required
is name, address, date of birth, place of birth, make, calibre,
type and number of guns or rifles to be brought. Automatic shotguns
holding more than three rounds in the magazine, automatic or semi
automatic rifles and pistols are not allowed.
We will send you the permit/s which you present to the customs on
arrival. They will check the numbers of the weapons against the
permit/s. We suggest you carry your firearms in modern aluminium
or plastic hard gun cases which are lockable. Traditional leather
cases will not withstand airline conditions.
2)
Clothing
The weather can be very variable, especially when shooting grouse
in the mountains. It is advisable, therefore, always to bring a
waterproof hat, waterproof tweed or ventile shooting jacket and
rubber knee-length boots. A warm sweater or additional tweed sportsjacket
is also necessary under the shooting jacket. For summer shooting
when the weather is good a skeet jacket is a useful addition to
the list. Leather boots are advisable for summer if the weather
is dry but rubber boots should also be available.
Many potential shooting visitors to Britain ask ‘must I dress
in tweeds and plus four trousers’ or ‘must I dress for
dinner’. The answer is NO to both questions. While you might
feel out of place on a driven shoot if you dressed in camouflage
or similar clothing, there is no strict dress code on the shoots.
When you are living in a quality hotel or shooting lodge you may
feel comfortable wearing a jacket for dinner but it is rare now
to wear dinner jacket (tuxedo) and black tie unless it has been
advertised as a feature of the visit. For their second visit to
the UK many sportspeople, having seen what the ‘locals’
wear, equip themselves with a locally-made shooting jacket or suit
in order to enter into the tradition of the country.
3)
Equipment
Shooters are advised to bring a soft, foldable cover or covers for
their shotguns so that the guns can be transferred from hard cases
for transport in four wheel drive vehicles on the shoot.
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A bag for cartridges on driven shoots is necessary unless you
know you will have the services of a loader, in which case he
will bring one.
Although a nuisance to carry on an aeroplane, a shooting stick
(seat) or a folding stool may be useful for those engaging in
driven shooting where some time may be spent waiting. For deer
stalkers it is sensible to bring binoculars as this makes the
hunt much more enjoyable. If you are stalking or shooting in August,
September and October in Scotland you may need insect repellent
to combat the midges which can be a nuisance in some weather conditions.
4) Calibres and ammunition
12, 16 and 20 bore are normal for shooting. 28 bore is used by
some specialists but is not suitable for our highest pheasants.
For deer any calibre between .243 and .300 is suitable.
As shotgun ammunition is heavy and you are restricted by airlines
on weight to 5kg, shooters will either have this included in the
cost of their visit or it will be for sale at the shoot. You should
tell us if you are bringing a 16 bore or a 28 bore gun. 12 and
20 bore will always be available. Rifle users should always bring
ammunition as performance varies with bullet weights and the make,
calibre and bullet weight of ammunition you need may not be locally
obtainable. The airlines will allow you to carry up to 5kgs, which
is more than enough. Normally 40 rounds will be sufficient.
5) Programmes for non-shooters
We recognise the importance of non-shooters having an interesting
time when on holiday and they are of course welcome to accompany
their shooting partners on the shoot. In almost all cases however,
we are happy to organise transport and a guide/driver to take
non-shooting visitors on day tours of the area. Programmes can
include sightseeing, shopping, golf, horse riding or other outdoor
sports, and interesting cultural visits to local castles and stately
homes. Some of our
programmes include this automatically but please discuss it with
us.
Other European countries
1) Import permits
The rules vary from country to country but we arrange the necessary
permits for you and they will await you on arrival at your destination.
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We will send you a form to complete
but we need your name, nationality, address, date and place of
birth, details of the weapons you will carry, type, make, calibre
and serial number and amount of mmunition. We also need a copy
of your passport.
2) Clothing
Our advice would follow that required for the UK. Remember that
it can rain in Spain and that winter weather in Russia or Hungary
can be very cold so that thermal underwear and warm gloves would
be sensible additions to the list.
Visas
Please check with your own passport authorities what the entry
requirements are for your nationality into any country you are
visiting.
Insurance
Insurance is available through us or other agents for
Cancellation due to illness or death of traveller and his/her
close relatives or business associates.
Cancellation of UK shooting due to adverse weather conditions.
We are not able to offer insurance for cancellation for any other
reasons. Our terms and conditions Please see the attached price
guide and booking form for our full set of terms and conditions
of business.
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