The thread on threads
Sporting Gun|October 2021
Nick Ridley addresses sartorial code in the field and the traditional ties that bind the shooting community
Nick Ridley
The thread on threads

Internet forums can be a cesspit of vitriol, with keyboard warriors hiding behind their anonymity. However, every now and again someone will put up a question that deserves some proper scrutiny. Recently, I was looking at one of the shooting forums on Facebook and a contributor asked: “What has happened to our clothing etiquette in the shooting field?” That got me thinking about what is the correct dress to wear when we are out beating, shooting and picking up.

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