Stevethefly
New Member
Hi all, I am a qualified Paramedic still but am fortunate to have taken early retirement. Years ago I use to shoot Wood Pigeon and Rabbits with my O&U shotgun then I got into firearms and shot PP at Junction 36 Gun Club at Birdwell, Barnsley. When the amnesty removed our rights to own pistols this interest was lost and so was the passion for shooting. Then I took up archery which is a sport I still enjoy. Recent rat populations have soared in our area due to the amount of people now keeping chickens in our area. This enabled me to have an excuse to acquire an air rifle (a break barrel BSA 22) I dispatched several rats in an evening with the little springer, but then I thought I would like a pre-charged rifle and bought a BSA R10 which is a joy to use. I am now wanting to get back into the firearms target rifle scene but as yet am awaiting a space at our local gun club Mattersey, a friend who is already a member is going to ask the next time he goes, so then I can get my fire arms certificate once more and my BASC insurance. It may that I end up on a deer shoot/cull in the Highlands of Scotland?? That is my aspiration and I am sure I would love it so much I would move up there! Any how, it's nice to meet you all 
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I am happy to welcomed into your online community and I do hope I can help as much as possible while learning from you.
I’m not far off 60 and my IT skills are just about OK, so forgive me if I take ages to respond to posts 
I’m a retired Paramedic but have a degree in engineering and work as an Armourer at a local gun club. I reload all my own ammo except rimfire, including shotgun rifle slug and of course 223 and 308 and 45/70gov.
