Posts by Gunplan
Everything You Need To Know About The Glorious Twelfth
This year’s Glorious Twelfth marks the start of the grouse shooting season. From August 12th to December 10th, the UK’s grouse moors will ring with the sound of gunshots, and many a hearty meal will be eaten. Ahead of the Glorious Twelfth, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most important dates… Read more →
We’ve Been Nominated For An Insurance Choice Award!
We won the award for Best Specialist Insurance Provider in 2017 and we’d like to take it home again this year! We’ll need your help to make that happen though. You can vote for us quickly and easily here, and each customer that votes will be entered into a £1,000 cash prize draw! (T&Cs apply)…. Read more →
The Ins And Outs Of The New Shooting Licenses
On 25th April, a new legislation was introduced which revoked specific licenses for shooting certain species of crows, magpies, pigeons and other birds. With the old licenses now a thing of the past, here’s everything you need to know about the new general licenses and how they work. What licenses have been revoked? As of… Read more →
New Legislation To Ban Crow And Pigeon Shooting
As of 25th April 2019, birds that are classed as “pests” such as woodpigeons, crows, rooks, magpies and jays can no longer be freely killed in England due to the revocation of three General Licenses. Here is everything you need to know about the law changes and how it might affect you. Why has this… Read more →
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Archery Training
It’s important to get in as much archery training as possible before a tournament, regardless of how much free time you have. Even a short session can have a positive impact on your game in the long run. While archery training is important, it is easy to neglect a specific aspect of your game which… Read more →
A Guide To British Game Birds
Here in Britain, we’re proud of our greatly varied landscape – the ancient woodlands, the rolling fields, and the beautiful coastlines, to name just a few. This environmental diversity does a lot more than merely provide us with a few picturesque views – our British game birds have been able to breed and thrive successfully… Read more →
Gunplan’s Beginners Shooting Guide
If you’re stepping into the world of shooting, you might feel a little daunted by it all. This is understandable as there are many different types of shooting, all with their own set of dress code, rules and traditions. Luckily, we have you covered. Below is a rundown of the different types of shooting and… Read more →
Why Clay Pigeon Shooting Is Good for You
Clay pigeon shooting is a hugely satisfying sport. But you might not be aware of the many health benefits attached to going to a shoot. Believe it or not, the health benefits can range from muscle building all the way to improving mental health. So you have even more of an excuse to give it… Read more →
We’re Insurance Choice Awards 2018 Finalists!
The Insurance Choice Awards aims to find the UK’s best insurance companies by asking customers like you to vote and share your experiences…it’s a bit like the X Factor, but for Insurance! Who’ll win? Only you decide! We’d love to make to go on and become a Winner, but we need your help to make this happen. Voting is… Read more →
7 Shotgun Maintenance Tips You Need to Know
Whether your target is a pheasant, grouse, or clays – your shotgun is by far your most important piece of equipment. To keep any shotgun working at its best, it needs to be maintained and cared for regularly – especially if you are storing it during the off-season. To help, we’ve got 7 shotgun maintenance… Read more →