On Sale: 03 February 2010

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your favourite local gunshop to be included in the 2010 IPC Shooting Industry Awards in this week's issue (on sale 3rd February). Plus, Lewis Potter tests the Zoli Columbus, a new take on a classic over-and-under and Tony Jackson presents reports from across Scotland in the 2010 stag review. For all this and much more - buy your copy today!<br />

In this week's issue:

News: the National Farmer's Union calls for more organised roost shoots to take place this month

Racing to complete his hind cull before the big freeze, Julian Schmechel adapts to the snowy conditions

Sporting Answers: what is the legal age for owning firearms?

How an intensive rural first-aid course is teaching people to save lives in the field

Letters: for and against a ban on cages

Somerset's Manor shoots makes the most of its steep valleys to produce soaring birds

Opinion: PC Graham Priestnall argues the case for notifying the police of legal shooting activities

A call to nature has alarmingly successful results for Mick Badshot when he attempts to lure in the crows

Picker-up: why picking-up is done for love, not money

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