Sporting Gun Magazine

Guest edited by TGS Outdoors presenter, filmmaker and lifelong countryman Jonny Carter, the July issue of Sporting Gun celebrates the people, places and pursuits that make shooting such a rewarding part of rural life. Combining practical fieldcraft, modern media and a deep appreciation for the countryside, the issue reflects Jonny’s belief that shooting offers purpose, community and a meaningful connection to the natural world.
In his guest editor’s foreword, Jonny reflects on a journey that has taken him from a village upbringing to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in shooting media. Looking back, he writes, “I often think about the 17-year-old version of me: a village boy with a decent education, a wonderfully varied family, a love of the countryside, and absolutely no idea where life might take him.” He also highlights the wider value of country sports, arguing that “hunting, shooting, and life in the countryside offer answers to many of the problems modern humans are wrestling with.” His words set the tone for an issue focused on gratitude, opportunity and the importance of welcoming new people into the sport.
Inside this issue, readers will find a broad mix of shooting, conservation and countryside culture. From pigeon decoying and clay shooting innovation to rifle reviews, stalking debates and the future of
competitive shooting.
Also in this issue
A closer look at Jonny’s favourite guns
Mike Barnes: Remembering one of shooting media’s most influential editors Geoff Garrod enjoys a memorable day decoying pigeons over flowering rape New kit and gear for shooting enthusiasts
Inside Eaton Hall’s groundbreaking new clay shooting competition
Caesar Guerini Avian: Lloyd Pattison tests the latest Italian 20-bore
Simon Reinhold explains the sport’s newest spectator-focused format: Rally Clays
Could Blue Shot be the answer for classic guns and smaller bores?
Five of the Best: Gun safes and cleaning aids