HANDBOOK OF SHOOTING: THE SPORTING SHOTGUN. Edited by G.D. Turner.
(1983) 1984 reprint. Large 8vo (180 x 247mm). Pp144. Colour identification paintings, b/w photographs and line illustrations, location maps, proof marks, foreword by the Duke of Edinburgh. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt.
This book was produced for the British Association for Shooting and Conservation as a textbook for BASC's Proficiency Award Scheme. An excellent introduction to shooting etiqette, quarry, sporting shotguns, the law and conservation. Chapters include: Understanding our sport; Shotguns and cartridges; Shotgun safety; The law relating to shooting; Behaviour in the field; Quarry identification; Rough shooting; Formal driven game shooting; Coastal duck, goose and wader shooting; The role of gundogs; Gamekeeping. Appendices include: Officially designated areas of landscape or conservation value; Conservation research studies conducted by B.A.S.C; British and Spanish proof marks; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; Shooting a moving target.
This book was produced for the British Association for Shooting and Conservation as a textbook for BASC's Proficiency Award Scheme. An excellent introduction to shooting etiqette, quarry, sporting shotguns, the law and conservation. Chapters include: Understanding our sport; Shotguns and cartridges; Shotgun safety; The law relating to shooting; Behaviour in the field; Quarry identification; Rough shooting; Formal driven game shooting; Coastal duck, goose and wader shooting; The role of gundogs; Gamekeeping. Appendices include: Officially designated areas of landscape or conservation value; Conservation research studies conducted by B.A.S.C; British and Spanish proof marks; Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; Shooting a moving target.
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17441
Author | B.A.S.C. / Turner (G.D.), Editor. |
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Book Code | 17441 |
ISBN | 0720714168 / 0720714168. |
Book Description | Very good in slightly spine-faded and rubbed dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1983 |
Publisher | Pelham Books. |
Place | London. |