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Young Guns | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Young Guns

If a child is strong enough to control a shotgun and mature enough to understand instruction and safety, then he or she is ready to begin shooting.

Get Schooled | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Get Schooled!

Taking a group lesson or attending a shooting school—such as the author’s British Driven Game Shooting Academy—is money and time well spent.

Bird Blades | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Bird Blades

A hunter needs a knife tailored to the tasks it will perform. Take a look at our picks for just such a tool.

The Mythical ‘Even’ Pattern | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

The Mythical ‘Even’ Pattern

Because gamebirds are almost always passing at angles through the shotstring, the chances of them lining up with a pattern "hole" are slim.

A Case for Restoration | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

A Case for Restoration

The restoration of a shotgun is often hard to justify. Here's the story of one such adventure.