WHICH annual event was the sports minister recently praising when he said it "gives an opportunity for all the misconceptions to be put to one side and gives people the chance to understand that this is a sport that can be for everybody"?

Surprisingly, for some, it was National Shooting Week which runs from Saturday, May 23 to May 31.

Shooting is one of the most rewarding Olympic and Paralympic sports, where gender, age and disability are no barriers to success. Newcomers will receive a welcome from the organisers of more than 200 public open days taking place.

Discover why one million people love shooting. Find out where your nearest event is by visiting nationalshootingweek.co.uk.

Robert Gray

Organiser, National Shooting Week

(by email)