Shooting Times & Country

LETTERS

WHAT NOT TO DO

was amazed to see the photo you used of the line of Guns in action (It’s never too early to fire their interest, 19 May). It is full of everything we shouldn’t be doing. The Gun closest to camera has his muzzles just about horizontal and is not even looking where they are pointing. The lad with his minder has his muzzles just above wall height. Also, why is the lad standing in front of the line? Very dangerous practice, particularly when your neighbour carries his muzzles like that. All in all, a lovely scene but filled with bad practice, though I’m sure you will try to convince me it was all safe. Youngsters

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Shooting Times & Country

Shooting Times & Country1 min read
Fallow Deer Seen Romping Through Plymouth Hospital
Two fallow bucks were seen in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, in the early hours of Monday, 24 July. A Plymouth deer expert said the animals, believed to have weighed about 100kg (15st 10lb) each, could have posed a safety risk. A hospital spokesperson
Shooting Times & Country3 min read
Country Diary
When I moved away from home, some of my friends were worried that I might struggle to make new connections in a new area, and I always responded with blind confidence that I would make new friends through hunting. But, having moved in spring, after t
Shooting Times & Country3 min read
Royal Rook Rifle
NEW SERIES: In this new Shooting Times series, historian Donald Dallas tells us about the remarkable guns he’s encountered of late By the spring of 1900, King Umberto of Italy was eagerly looking forward to his new acquisition, a best double-barrel .

Related