suitable site for air gunners

[shaynem]

hi there, does anybody know of a site in the uk (scotland/north england) that would be good for my son and i to have a weekend away .normal quarry rabbits or birds.

seems like a taboo subject but when it is done correctly it is very enjoyable,and where else can a 10 year old get his concentration and fresh air that does not include a wireless handset and t.v

 

[Chrisbee]

Probably not too enjoyable for the rabbits and birds though.

 

[swpostie]

Hi Shayne,

You could try Lexhayne Farm, near Axminster in Devon.

It's a very quiet Caravan Club CL. We were there for a weekend in April last year and there were some kids hunting with air rifles there.

The river (Axe I think) flows through the farm, too, if you fancy a spot of fishing.

Facilities are basic - hook up and a toilet, but it's nice and cheap.

 

[shaynem]

Hi Shayne,

You could try Lexhayne Farm, near Axminster in Devon.

It's a very quiet Caravan Club CL. We were there for a weekend in April last year and there were some kids hunting with air rifles there.

The river (Axe I think) flows through the farm, too, if you fancy a spot of fishing.

Facilities are basic - hook up and a toilet, but it's nice and cheap.

@ chrisbee do people frown at fishermen ? i suppose getting yanked out of the water is a bit un-enjoyable too.

atleast with an air rifle used properly the rabbits and birds dont feel a thing as they are dead before they blink.its also the best organic food you can get.where do butchers get theirs?

its the stupid teens that give it a bad press or just as stupid adults leaving their guns unlocked where kids can play with them.

anyway its a great way to spend the weekend ,even better if i had somewhere warm and dry aswell.so i will looking at the others mentioned.

many thanks

 

[mickk]

shayne

why not join a shooting club & save killing birds & rabbits for no other reason but your sons enjoyment, he can concentrate on targets instead

 

[LMH]

Working on the assumption that you're not a troll.........

You might be better making a post on

http://www.thehuntinglife.com
or

http://www.shootingtimes.co.uk/guns/143921/So_you_can039t_afford_an_English_sidebyside_shotgun.html- but that's more for the serious gunners.

A caravan forum in not really the best way of finding the information you seek.

Lisa

 

[LMH]

Or there's this one, a small forum:

http://pubs.myfunforum.org/index.php
Lisa

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

sorry its not the kind of thing i would like my kids doing but each to there own. Maybe horse riding would be good for his concentration and fresh air then whilst out on a hack he can see all the wildlife he likes then.

 

[Rioja]

Troll or not, there are people who think it's more important to encourage their children to destroy life rather than respect and treasure it.

 

[LMH]

Rioja

I respect your comments but rabbits are a damn pest. Not sure what birds he's referring too though.

As I say, this isn't the right sort of forum to ask his question - even though he's asking about sites.

Regards

Lisa

 

[Damian]

Quote "and where else can a 10 year old get his concentration and fresh air that does not include a wireless handset and t.v "

I would suggest plenty of things to do which would enhance our diminishing wildlife rather than destroying it.

If you must involve your child with guns at that age the nfor goodness sake use a gun club, but dont go putting defenceless birds and rabbits,,,and probably th eodd innocent walker or dog who happens into your line of fire at risk.

A wholly inappropriate "hobby" especially in these days when the main aim is to get guns out of private ownership.

I also sincerely hope you obtain the land owners consent to shoot,,,,,,,no I doubt it very much

 

[LMH]

That's just your opinion though, oh holy one.

Lisa

 

[LMH]

There's nothing wrong with shooting. My daughter was a member of a gun club at the age of nine.

Lisa

 

[Damian]

Lisa, yes that is my own personal opinion having seen at first hand the damage that can be inflicted by guns, and having carried my best friend home in a body bag.

Dont even attempt to snipe at me for my strong views unless you have done the same.

 

[ScouseIan]

Nothing wrong with a spot of shooting.

I regularly visit the fields around Liverpool inhabited with rabbits, rats and travellers, picking em off with my U.S. Army M24 SWS.

 

[LMH]

I apologise Damian.

I still think the initial post is a provacative one.

We were members of a gun club. In our case, things were always properly organised and health and safety paramount.

Rabbits do have to be controlled as the damage they inflict on crops, property and the land can be catastrophic. Shooting and working with terriers is a well used pest control method.

However, in my humble opinion, just going out with an air rifle in not advisable in this day and age. As I say, I don't know what sort of birds he's referring to which leads me to think this is a provacative post and that's why I pointed him to the other websites.

Lisa

 

[Soozeeg]

A neighbour where we used to live (the sort of 'problem' neighbour nobody wants living next door to them!) used to take an air rifle into the nearby woods with a mate, supposedly shooting at pigeons. They once accidentally shot a young lad who was playing in the woods with his friends - fortunately, he wasn't seriously hurt.

Shooting, IMHO, should be confined to places (such as gun clubs) where there aren't likely to be members of the public going about their business blissfully unaware of the fact that they may be shot!

 

[Guest]

Whats wrong with sailing, windsurfing, kite surf, canoeing, cycling, climbing.

Or how about building RC cars, planes or choppers. Great fun racing or flying them and kids learn practical skills rebuilding them or upgrading them in the evenings rather than sat in front of the box.

 

[Parksy]

Shayne's question might be better answered on a shooting website.

Surely if you want a small boy to accompany you on shooting trips it would be better to find the venue where this activity would take place first and then find a suitable caravan site nearby.

I wouldn't imagine that this pastime would be all that enjoyable for any wild birds which were shot by an inexperienced child using a low powered air rifle. A clean kill could not be guaranteed and how would these wounded birds be retrieved?

Are you aware of how many endangered species of birds there are in the British Isles?

There are many other pursuits that are eminently suitable for a 10 year old boy to enable him to achieve concentration, co ordination and to enjoy fresh air but perhaps the shock horror aspect of shooting at birds and small mammals is meant to elicit comment from forum members.

 

[shaynem]

Quote "and where else can a 10 year old get his concentration and fresh air that does not include a wireless handset and t.v "

I would suggest plenty of things to do which would enhance our diminishing wildlife rather than destroying it.

If you must involve your child with guns at that age the nfor goodness sake use a gun club, but dont go putting defenceless birds and rabbits,,,and probably th eodd innocent walker or dog who happens into your line of fire at risk.

A wholly inappropriate "hobby" especially in these days when the main aim is to get guns out of private ownership.

I also sincerely hope you obtain the land owners consent to shoot,,,,,,,no I doubt it very much

the reason i asked the question is as follows

1-this is a caravanners forum

2-the topic is uk parks and touring

3- unless you have tried it how can you make a comment about it.

4- about permission - it is against the law to have a air gun loaded or unloaded without good reason in public.therfore i would not even try to pull a fast one as it is the kretons that sneak out at dusk and dawn that give it a bad reputation .aswell as the teens that think they are toys and a threatening tool.

5- the rabbits are eaten .they cause

 

[shaynem]

I apologise Damian.

I still think the initial post is a provacative one.

We were members of a gun club. In our case, things were always properly organised and health and safety paramount.

Rabbits do have to be controlled as the damage they inflict on crops, property and the land can be catastrophic. Shooting and working with terriers is a well used pest control method.

However, in my humble opinion, just going out with an air rifle in not advisable in this day and age. As I say, I don't know what sort of birds he's referring to which leads me to think this is a provacative post and that's why I pointed him to the other websites.

Lisa

crows ,these attack young lambs ,even gang up .they have been known to kill lambs only a few hours old,wood pigeon,magpiesand some jays .starling (only when permitted) i am not looking for sparrows ,robins etc.

this was an honest post as there are 1 or 2 sites -non cc- so i thought i would ask.

shayne

 

[shaynem]

Shayne's question might be better answered on a shooting website.

Surely if you want a small boy to accompany you on shooting trips it would be better to find the venue where this activity would take place first and then find a suitable caravan site nearby.

I wouldn't imagine that this pastime would be all that enjoyable for any wild birds which were shot by an inexperienced child using a low powered air rifle. A clean kill could not be guaranteed and how would these wounded birds be retrieved?

Are you aware of how many endangered species of birds there are in the British Isles?

There are many other pursuits that are eminently suitable for a 10 year old boy to enable him to achieve concentration, co ordination and to enjoy fresh air but perhaps the shock horror aspect of shooting at birds and small mammals is meant to elicit comment from forum members.

this was a meant to be a honest question .there are sites available through gun mags but they don't always cater for caravans.my son is sensible and it was a question that he had asked me first in a innocent manor and his rifle is medium powered for this purpose.his zeroing skills are spot on with windage and pellet weight all considered.

it is not just stick the pellet in and shoot.

 

[shaynem]

Lisa, yes that is my own personal opinion having seen at first hand the damage that can be inflicted by guns, and having carried my best friend home in a body bag.

Dont even attempt to snipe at me for my strong views unless you have done the same.

i am not meaning to offend but my son has no intention to join the forces nor does he think it funny to shoot at people for a laugh.this is a proper question asking the best people who know .

the answers i was looking for were yes you could try here or no

 

[shaynem]

Shayne's question might be better answered on a shooting website.

Surely if you want a small boy to accompany you on shooting trips it would be better to find the venue where this activity would take place first and then find a suitable caravan site nearby.

I wouldn't imagine that this pastime would be all that enjoyable for any wild birds which were shot by an inexperienced child using a low powered air rifle. A clean kill could not be guaranteed and how would these wounded birds be retrieved?

Are you aware of how many endangered species of birds there are in the British Isles?

There are many other pursuits that are eminently suitable for a 10 year old boy to enable him to achieve concentration, co ordination and to enjoy fresh air but perhaps the shock horror aspect of shooting at birds and small mammals is meant to elicit comment from forum members.

i have made several replies to members but i thought the answers would be

yes ,you could try here.......

or

no.

that was all i was asking .i do not want to question the rights of a fisherman or ask a horse if it minds being looked up or whipped to run faster for a bet.

everybody is allowed a hobby to do wherever they can do it.

thanks shayne

 

[ThePlotter]

I am sure my friend would not be happy with this thread as he bought a brand new Swift Challenger at Easter and whilst away last week it took two air gun pellet hits,whilst they were in it,the site was Dulverton so I presume airguns are allowed around there.