Good news for shooters for once
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:11:44 +0000 (UTC)
Hello All,
Just in case you are not aware, common sense finally prevailed and "working
dogs" are to be exempt from the tail docking ban.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmbills/117/amend/60314m01.htm
It's about time shooters had a bit of good news for once instead of the
usual gloom an ...
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Field Trials & Judging game dogs 1929 FA
10 Mar 2006 16:57:43 -0800
Field trials & Judging by Charles E A Alington London 1st.edition
1929.VGC 109 pages.
Really useful manual on the subject,perfect for the trials judge. This
vintage book is from the library of the UK Kennel Club (see scan).
Some chapters:- How field trials are conducted /Equity in judging /Hard
mouths /Retrie ...
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Ordinary Shoot shotgun vintage 1948 FA
8 Mar 2006 16:28:20 -0800
Just An Ordinary Shoot by Major Kenneth Dawson Illustrated from
original dry-points & etchings by Winifred Austin RE. Pu. Country
LifeLimited London. VGC 1949
Fabulous insight into the rough shooting scene in the sparse post war
years,very evocative of the period. Austens full page illustrations are
a delight.L ...
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Firearms poll.
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:23:00 GMT
Just had this from the Scottish Gamekeepers association:
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The Sunday Herald is conducting a poll on wether ALL Firearms should be
banned, as it is the 10th Anniversary of Dunblane
Please go to there web site www.sundayherald.com and cast your vote.
The results todate ...
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KWACS New Page
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:15:09 +0000 (UTC)
Hello All,
Just to let you know I've added a new page to my website at www.kwacs.org.uk
just a couple of funny and not so funny incidents that have happened over
the years. If you've got any similar stories to tell relating to shooting
send me an e.mail with the details and I'll include them on the page.
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SAFETY: credit where it's due - Peltor service
Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:49:43 GMT
I'd bought two sets of Peltor Tactical 6S electronic ear muffs recently.
In fact, these were additional sets as I already have a set. Whilst I'm
writing, I'll say that the Peltor electronics are superior to all
cheaper brands that I've come across, faster response and clearer sound.
Anyway, one of the sets ...
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News update
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:50:36 +0000 (UTC)
Hello All,
It's started, the French have announced restrictions on the movement of
poutlry, gamebirds and eggs after confirmation of the Avian flu over there.
See the news page on my website for further details or visit basc website
Regards
Dave (www.kwacs.org.uk)
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Avian flu
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:10:44 +0000 (UTC)
Hello All,
Guess we've been reasonably lucky this season, avian flu has just been
confirmed in France. Oh well at least we escaped this season and it's over
for wildfowling today.
Regards
Dave (www.kwacs.org.uk)
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OT wood burners
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:42:04 +0000
Hi all,
I am well and truly pulling my hair out (what's left of it that is!)
I know fully well that this is way off topic but I can think of no other
group that may of installed a log stove (us being shooters and all).
I'm looking at installing a log burner but it seems to be a total mine
field.
Has ...
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Covert Side Sketches hunting fox deer hare 1879 FA
14 Feb 2006 15:54:51 -0800
Covert Side Sketches or, Thoughts Suggested by Many Days In Many
Countries with Fox,Deer & Hare by J Nevill Fitt (H.H.of the Sporting
Gazette) 1879 Cover a bit discoloured,some staining to title
page,otherwise good condition.346 pages.
Really scarce old hunting book , very early and packed with period
reminisce ...
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