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Gifts for firearm fans

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What do you buy for the gun lover who already has every firearm he or she will ever need? That can be a tricky conundrum to solve. But don’t worry, we have you covered!

If your partner or bestie is a gun nut, you want to choose a gift for him or her that reflects their favourite pastime. But if buying them another weapon is not an affordable option for you, we’ve found plenty of really neat and cool gift ideas to suit every budget.

Check out our list of nine unexpected gifts for gun lovers that aren’t actually guns!

1. 12 Gauge Shotgun Shot Shell Coaster Set

After a long day in the field, you want to sit down and enjoy a cold one or two without getting condensation rings all over your wooden furniture. But cork coasters are so yesterday! So, what’s the solution?

Well, these unusual 12 gauge shotgun shell coasters are perfect for your gun-loving friend and will grace the bar in any man (or woman) cave!

2. 6.5 Creedmoor Muzzle Brakes

If you’re into shooting but struggle to hold your weapon steady when you take a shot, a muzzle brake can solve that problem. That’s especially the case for shooters with a small body structure or for teaching kids to shoot at the range.

Professional match shooters also use a muzzle brake to help to eliminate that annoying recoil that can botch your shots and slow down refiring and resighting. If you want to reduce your recoil significantly, you need a 6.5 Creedmoor muzzle brake.

This small, easily attached muzzle brake is one of the best accessories to suppress kickback that you can buy. Check out the link to learn more.

3. Gun Patent Wall Art Prints

To continue the gun theme in your lounge or man cave, these beautiful gun patent photo prints are exactly what you need.

The set of four prints measure 8 inches by 10 inches each and look stunning when arranged as a set on your wall. The sepia tones add a classy, olde worlde charm to the pictures that fit perfectly in a cabin or hunting lodge, too.

4. American Pride Whiskey Rocks Glasses

These gorgeous “Bulletproof” whiskey rocks glasses are the perfect patriotic glass for sharing a post-hunt drink with your buddies. And don’t they just look totally cool, too?

These beautiful hand-blown glasses feature the American flag with a .308 bullet design. The crystal clear glass is perfect for drinking Bourbon, Irish, and Scotch whiskey, holding 8oz of your favourite tipple. Cheers!

5. 50 Caliber Bullet Corkscrew

If whiskey isn’t your thing, we have wine drinkers covered too. If you love to enjoy a glass or two of wine over dinner or to relax in your easy chair by the fire after a day in the hunting field, this 50 caliber bullet corkscrew is perfect for you.

This impressive implement is made and fired in the USA.

6. Bullet Ear Plugs

For a practical, inexpensive gift that really makes a statement on the gun range, check out these amazing bullet earplugs. Your hearing is one of the most crucial of your senses, so it’s important to protect it when your practising at the range.

The earplugs are made using genuine 9mm casings, providing an impressive noise reduction rate of 27. The set comes complete with a keychain and carrying case.

7. Outdoorsman Shirt

The weather in the Great Outdoors can be unpredictable, and this outdoorsman shirt from TACVASEN will keep you dry and protected from UV rays and wind, too.

The shirt is quick-drying, and the tough fabric prevents scratches and abrasions if you’re moving through undergrowth or trees. On hot days, simply remove the sleeves via the zip and enjoy the extra ventilation provided by the mesh back design. Keep small items safe in the button-down chest pockets. The fabric is stain-resistant and will keep on looking good for years.

The practical, stylish shirt comes in a range of colours and sizes to suit everyone.

8. Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff

These sport sound amplification electronic earmuffs get a high rating from over 7,500 reviewers, so it’s no surprise that this product is a best-seller.

The earmuffs have integral directional microphones to amplify ambient sounds, including gun range commands, to give you enhanced communication and a more natural listening experience. The earmuffs come with 2 AAA batteries, an AUX input, auto shut-off feature, and a 3.5mm connection cable for scanners and MP3 players.

9. SentrySafe Pistol Safe

Every gun lover knows that it’s crucial to lock up your gun. But you really need to know that your gun is securely and safely locked away where your kids or an intruder can’t get hold of it. The SentrySafe solves your problem by offering you multiple options to suit what works the best for you and your family.

The safe has electronic locks, a biometric finger print locking option, and key locks. Also, if you own more than two guns, you can choose a safe that caters for that requirement, too.

Wrapping It Up

We hope you enjoyed our listicle of gifts for gun lovers.

As you can see, there are plenty of cool and unusual items to choose from.

Daily Mail readers confused as immigrant wins through to US Open final

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Emma celebrates on Twitter this morning

Daily Mail readers were confused this morning after an immigrant won through to the final of the US tennis Open.

Emma Raducanu, 18, has a Romanian dad and a Chinese mum and came to England when she was two.

But rather than being turned back at the border by politicians like Priti Patel, she went on to become a star – the first-ever qualifier to make it through to a Grand Slam final, and all without losing a set.

Mail and Express readers were celebrating her brilliant achievement this morning, before realising the confusing truth.

Bigot Steve Walshe, 43, from Lowestoft said: “Emma has that innate British spirit. True grit and perseverance.

“She has done the country proud; the first Brit to reach a major women’s final since Virginia Wade in 1977.

“Hang on. She migrated to the UK when she was two years old, you say?

“Come to think of it, her surname is a bit suspect.

“She should probably stay in New York.”

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Giant six-foot lobster caught off Suffolk coast

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Claws at Sizewell before being put back to sea

A Suffolk fisherman thought he would need a bigger boat when he caught a giant six-foot lobster off Sizewell.

The collosol crustacean is thought to have been lurking beneath the waves for around 80 years before wrapping itself around one of Steve Walsh’s lobster pots.

“I thought the pot was snagged on something because it took some hauling up,” said Steve, 43.

“I had to use my mechanical winch; imagine my surprise when this giant lobster came up.

“He was so big that one snip of his giant claws could have taken my arm off.”

Steve sought help from other fishermen nearby to land the giant lobster, believed to be the biggest ever caught in the UK. They put ropes around the claws to prevent serious injury.

They dubbed the lobster ‘Claws’ and put him on the beach to measure him and estimate his weight.

But Claws is not destined for restaurant cooking pots around Suffolk. Steve decided to put him back in his home below the North Sea. He will miss out on thousands of pounds from the seafood market, but believes it was the right thing to do.

“Something this old and beautiful deserves to live out its days in peace, where it belongs.”

However, local mum Lorraine Fisher, 34, is worried about letting her children paddle on the beach in the Sizewell area.

“With this thing around, there could be an unfortunate incident.

“Do lobsters eat human flesh?”

Experts say Claws may have grown so large thanks to nutrients and food in the warm waters created by the Sizewell B nuclear power station.

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Fifa meets to find new way of doing nothing about racist Hungary fans

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Hungarian fans abuse England’s Raheem Sterling (Photo: ITV in-game coverage)

Fifa top brass are meeting urgently to discuss new ways to do absolutely nothing about Hungary’s racist football fans.

England players were racially abused and objects thrown onto the pitch during last night’s World Cup qualifier in Budapest, which the Three Lions won 4-0.

As concerned fans cried foul, and Boris Johnson Tweeted his disgust, Fifa, the world’s football governing body, was already swinging into urgent action.

Fifa insider Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “We saw the Hungary fans behaving disgracefully, and not for the first time.

“We are meeting urgently so that we can come up with a new plan to do absolutely nothing about it.

“Then we will see so-called football supporters in Hungary shouting monkey noises and throwing things at black players in the next game.

“And pat ourselves on the back for a job well done.”

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Neighbours thrilled as schoolboy decides to learn the trumpet

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Residents in a Suffolk street were celebrating today after little Barnaby Fisher, ten, announced he was going to take up the trumpet.

Neighbours in Little Brimmer Road, Ipswich, can’t wait to hear how young Barnaby gets on.

Steve Walshe, who lives next door, said: “This is excellent news. Youngsters playing a musical instrument – what’s not to like?

“I have to say the trumpet will sound splendid at all hours of the day.

“It will be interesting listening to him trying to get a note. Within a few months, who knows, he might string a few together to make something resembling a tune.

“I expect my cat will leave home. But that’s a small price to pay for blossoming musical talent.”

Proud mum Lorraine Fisher, 34, said she can’t wait for Barnaby to start practising at home.

“He is going to be so good,” she squealed. “And then he can take his trumpet on holiday to Aldeburgh and everyone there will love listening to him, wishing their own children were so clever.”

Suffolk Gazette music critic Peter Grimes said it was unlikely that Barnaby would turn out to be the next Louis Armstrong.

“But I’m sure everyone will be urging him to play as much as he can at home to give him every chance of success.”

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How to install floor insulation

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Floor insulation

High heating and cooling costs in your building may lead to various problems. Several ways are available to reduce the heat loss that will help gain more benefits.

Insulation is a technique that works well for your building to regulate the temperature. About 15% of heat loss happens in your building through floors. The floor insulation offers the best solutions for reducing heat with high-quality materials. You can retrofit your floors with a variety of insulation materials which help to get better results.

What is floor insulation?

Insulating floors enable you to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. It involves using the right type of insulating materials beneath the floorboards. This, in turn, gives ways to lower the heat that goes through the floor into the ground. Moreover, it allows you to fill the gaps between skirting boards and the floor.

Select the right insulation

As a building owner, you should select the right insulation technique for meeting the essential needs. You should know how to install floor insulation from different sources which pave ways to gain more ideas. You can select either bulk insulation or reflective foil insulation are that suits your project.

Ways to insulate your floor

Do you want to learn how to lay floor insulation in your building? Then, you can follow the below steps.

  • Draught-proof your floor first to fill the gaps between the floors and skirt boards
  • Consider adding an insulating layer under your carpet
  • Install underfloor ducts for heating systems

If you want to insulate your floors, then consult with a reputed company to help you plan a project according to your needs.

ABBA reunion disappointing, according to exclusive leaked footage

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ABBA star Agnetha in rehearsals footage uncovered by the Suffolk Gazette

Fans of Swedish pop legends ABBA are set to be disappointed by the band’s reunion, a shocking Suffolk Gazette investigation has revealed.

This newspaper has uncovered secret rehearsal footage featuring the gorgeous blonde girl in the band.

And the film reveals time has not been kind to Agnetha Faltskog, 71.

She is seen struggling to remember her dance moves to the band’s iconic track, Dancing Queen.

New Abba song leaked

Suffolk Gazette pop expert Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “There is much anticipation about a planned reunion of ABBA, with five new tracks expected next month.

“But our leaked footage suggests fans of the super group may prefer to live off the memories of how the band once was.”

ABBA enjoyed blockbuster worldwide hits, including The Winner Takes it All, Waterloo, Take a Chance on Me, and SOS.

But they have released no new material for 39 years.

Now, their website is teasing a project called ABBA Voyage – fans expect a possible new album and maybe live appearances.

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Who are the outside picks for the St. Leger?

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The St Leger is fast approaching, as the British Classic season comes to a close. The final Classic of the season in Britain is to take place on September 11th, at Doncaster, as the best three-year-olds compete for the oldest classic prize in the world.

The betting markets are already dominated by some of the biggest stars of the season, with Hurricane Lane and Derby winner Adayar among the leading chances. But, could there potentially be some value in the market with some bigger priced selections?

Wordsworth

Aidan O’Brien is surprisingly one of the leading trainers at the St Leger, as he has won this race on six previous occasions. However, it has been three years since his last success in the Classic, as his 2018 win with Kew Gardens remains his most recent.

One horse that he would have certainly had high hopes for this season would have been Wordsworth, but to this point, he has been slightly disappointing. His season started with a success at The Curragh, but that remains the only win that he has picked up this season.

He finished second in the G2 Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot in June, while he was also the runner-up in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris. Wordsworth was also third in the G1 Irish Derby, behind both Lone Eagle and Hurricane Lane.

However, his most disappointing run came in the recent Irish St Leger Trial Stakes at The Curragh where he was favourite but finished in fifth. Regardless, he still has the ability and should be a leading contender.

Save A Forest

Save A Forest was a horse that many were heralding as a potential dark horse three-year-old that could go under the radar this season. However, she could yet have her eyes on the biggest prize of all this season after a string of fairly impressive showings.

She was fourth in the Epsom Oaks back in June, despite being set off at a huge price of 40/1. It is likely that she will be a similar price once again if connections opt for the St Leger, but she could come into the big Classic with a win under her belt if she heads straight there from Newmarket.

Save A Forest was very impressive on her last start at Newmarket, as she won by half a length from Sayyida in the Listed British Stallion Studs EBF Chalice Stakes. She is hard to rule out, and could be a contender to give Roger Varian a second St Leger victory.

Yesyes

This Ralph Beckett-trained three-year-old filly has been one of the big market movers for the St Leger over recent weeks, as she has been cut from 40/1 to 25/1.

She tasted defeat for the first time in the race that was won by Save A Forest at Newmarket in late July, but she has still won three times this calendar year. She started her career with an emphatic two and a quarter length victory at Haydock, before that was followed up with another impressive showing at Lingfield in the middle of July.

Yesyes’s price for the St Leger increased after defeat at Newmarket, but she showed just how talented she is when returning with a victory at Chester in the listed Stella Artois Chester Stakes on August 21st.

On that occasion, she beat Dancing King by the narrowest of margins, as she stayed on strongly under the threat of the eventual runner-up. She may not be the most obvious St Leger winner, but she has proven so far this season that she has all the class to at least lay down a challenge.

There you have it, some interesting picks for St. Legers. You can bet on the event on TwinSpires.com, along with other horse racing events, happening in other places in the world.

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