Jun 3, 2026 · 46 min · 11 segments
Episode 15: Missed The Target.. Hit The Neighbours Tree! Sponsored By Flint Clothing Banging Tales : The rifle that wouldn’t zero! Firing Line Debates : Does the tight regulation on medical…
Never.
Yeah.
I thought it might have come through the post.
[laughs]
No, it didn't.
Yeah.
Wow.
Barrelsandbanter@gmail.com. Oh, quick plug.
[laughs]
Um, so, um-
Shameless
...
but this came through and I thought to myself, actually, we were already gonna talk about this, and I think this is a really interesting point.
So I'll read what this person says first, and then we can discuss.
Okay.
He says, "I wanted to write in about something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough in the shooting community, mental health, and the myths surrounding applying for, renewing, or being open about the wellbeing, your wellbeing, when it comes to a shotgun certificate.
There's still an old-fashioned belief floating around that if you've ever struggled, sought help, or had a period of stress, you're somehow disqualified from responsible gun ownership.
In reality, that stigma does far more harm than good.
It discourages honesty, it isolates people, and it paints an inaccurate picture of what the licensing system is actually looking for.
What often gets missed is the positive impact shooting has on mental health.
Some- something backed up by poor research.
BASC highlighted scientific findings showing that involvement in shooting, including clays, beating, picking up, and other field activities, significantly boosts social, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Participants reported higher mental wellbeing scores than the national average, with benefits including reduced loneliness, a stronger sense of identity and purpose, time outdoors, physical activity, and supportive social networks.
Never.
Yeah.
I thought it might have come through the post.
[laughs]
No, it didn't.
Yeah.
Wow.
Barrelsandbanter@gmail.com. Oh, quick plug.
[laughs]
Um, so, um-
Shameless
...
but this came through and I thought to myself, actually, we were already gonna talk about this, and I think this is a really interesting point.
So I'll read what this person says first, and then we can discuss.
Okay.
He says, "I wanted to write in about something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough in the shooting community, mental health, and the myths surrounding applying for, renewing, or being open about the wellbeing, your wellbeing, when it comes to a shotgun certificate.
There's still an old-fashioned belief floating around that if you've ever struggled, sought help, or had a period of stress, you're somehow disqualified from responsible gun ownership.
In reality, that stigma does far more harm than good.
It discourages honesty, it isolates people, and it paints an inaccurate picture of what the licensing system is actually looking for.
What often gets missed is the positive impact shooting has on mental health.
Some- something backed up by poor research.
BASC highlighted scientific findings showing that involvement in shooting, including clays, beating, picking up, and other field activities, significantly boosts social, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Participants reported higher mental wellbeing scores than the national average, with benefits including reduced loneliness, a stronger sense of identity and purpose, time outdoors, physical activity, and supportive social networks.
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