Airgun Social Media Recommendations
Chris Park's comprehensive list of airgun places to (virtually) go and people to (virtually) see!
Airgun Social Media Recommendations, by Chris Park
Sometimes, it’s hard to get out shooting with your mates down the club or on the farm. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch with the sport’s bustling shooting community!
There is a vast array of social media sites and platforms where airgun fans can keep up to date and in contact with their buddies and the wider shooting community.
I’m on a good number of Facebook groups and pages, as well as dabbling in Instagram. So I thought I’d share a few of my favourite sites with you:
MAIN GROUPS
https://www.facebook.com/BrocockOfficialPage
Brococks own Facebook page, with regular updates direct from the company and details of the latest rifles in the range.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2570035526403731
Brocock Airgun Owners Group, the largest independent Brocock group on Facebook. Here you will find many experienced shooters and a wealth of knowledge, some with a working relationship with the factory. The group is very busy with discussions and will update you on the latest products.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/819534335541728
Brocock Compatto, Bantam, Concept Lite & Commander Owners Group a specialist group for the earlier bolt version of the rifle but which also includes members with the new Brocock XR.
Those are the three main groups for Brocock fans. They are great groups. But if you are looking for something a little more specialised, there are countless groups on Facebook for general airgun discussion. Almost all do not allow for sale / wanted posts for guns, ammunition, parts, or accessories for firearms. That’s because Facebook Community Standards expressly prohibit these sales. As with any group, you should read the group rules and follow them to avoid the Admin ‘Ban Hammer’. This often bets brought down without warning! The list below is just a sample of the groups available to you for advice and general shooting chat, but don’t forget if you can’t find the group you’re looking for, you could always start your own!
GENERAL SHOOTING GROUPS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/304919272895108/?multi_permalinks=3642617405791928
AirgunTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/351221505224875/?multi_permalinks=1372002523146763
Airgunology
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airgungurus/?multi_permalinks=2155064244629788
AirgunGurus
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1095910907267591
Honest Gun Reviews
https://www.facebook.com/groups/533939790100899
Air Rifle Enthusiasts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1744589079091832
AIR GUNNER UK.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234512020018122
Airgun World
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1143034299207072
Flat Broke Airgunner
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077801215731796
Air Rifles UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/572602580277042
Air Hunter U.K.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2042812652615265
Air gunners with passion target shooters and hunters
https://www.facebook.com/groups/691598510996726
Westcountry Air Rifles
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665972373694392
Shooting UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/184370478999357
Line of Sight Shooting Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1207664592739394/
Mavericks Airgun Talk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/142755936597174/
Air Rifles UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593212404329331/
U.K. Shooters Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/189033185689842/
The Gun Lounge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2321807924708108
Pimp my Air Rifle
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HUNTING.down.prices
HUNTING……..down prices!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/120936275305002
LETHAL AIR Airgun Hunters
https://www.facebook.com/groups/309523832818698
Fieldsports For All
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1991517344459572
ALL THINGS AIRGUN
https://www.facebook.com/groups/airrifleshooting
POI Air Rifle
https://www.facebook.com/groups/131205725685
BASC (supporters group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/115505319101840
NARA – National Air Rifle Association
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011285322259345
Kevs getting to know your airguns
https://www.facebook.com/groups/851938148524218
Yorkshire Hunting and Field Sports
https://www.facebook.com/groups/856324351099747
Air Hunters UK.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/458105601363296
Pellet pushers of the world unite II
https://www.facebook.com/groups/421602212068098
Shooting Adventures
SPECIALIST LINKS
If you are into something more specialist to suit a particular branch of the sporting disciplines, or something to add to your set up, don’t be shy about searching out some of the groups for support and advice from first-hand users. Below are some examples, in no particular order:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888907281337886/
MTC / Optisan Optics Owners Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nvuk.nightvisionuk
Night Vision UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431006563822393/
Huggett Moderator Owners
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109737622526888
CARM
https://www.facebook.com/groups/908558065923417
UK Benchrest Target Sport Enthusiasts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/belltarget
Bell Target 6 & 7 Yard Air Rifle Enthusiasts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/653370445125690/
Preesall Air Rifle Range
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542783956025531
Mad Air outdoor air rifle range Pilling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/511300516378969
Long Range Airgunners
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207819235982252/
Air Rifle Hunters Recipe Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/954235824623568
VERMIN BASHERS……
https://www.facebook.com/groups/200610323900311
Air Rifle Vermin Control UK FEATHER and FUR
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theBFTA/
The BFTA (British Field Target Association)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538796829720355
UKAHFT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/444909922605086
UK Crow & Pigeon Hunters
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729863907277740
UK and Ireland squirrels The Grey Area Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273469082988454
UK rat squirrel and bunny hunting
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2267805239967337
Pest control (air gunners) UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/249087698548813
Eaglevision
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687570314609905
Game for the Table
Conclusion
There’s hours of online entertainment on Facebook which will link you to other platforms like YouTube, Instagram, MeWe to name but a few. All this means there’s no reason to lose touch with your favourite shooting sports! Happy surfing…
Chris Park
Admin & Group owner, Daystate Owners Target & Shooting Group