Hello to you all!

I have been watching the forum for sometime now and found it to be very helpful in all aspects concerning airguns of all kinds. The atmosphere seems very friendly and I hope to find out more about our favorite hobby!

I live in Greece and think of myself as a simple airgun enthusiast, nothing else. My practical experience is undoubtedly much too limited compared with the majority of the forum members who live in the UK - this has mainly to do with the laws in my country which are very strict and absolute about the use of airguns of all types and power levels. Hunting or pest control is prohibited and there are no public officially certified shooting grounds or shooting ranges that will accept an airgun user with a sporting air rifle either for competition practice (Bench Rest, Field Target or HFT) or just for plinking (and having fun). The only permitted areas for the use of an airgun are the 10 m ranges of various clubs which are focused entirely on the Olympic airgun disciplines (meaning that the shooters are allowed to use only 10 m competition rifles and pistols of the known low power). Telescopic sights of all kinds and price levels are considered illegal too and their purchase and possesion has an element of danger. However we hope to be able to change this someday in the future through our efforts (with specified air gun forums, clubs etc).

I possess some spring air rifles and when I manage to find the time and the opportunity I use them just for plinking and training. I hope to be able to join the PCP club as soon as my finance can afford such an expense (I am patient).

Forgive me if my English are not "top notch" but I try to do my best with what I know.

Thank you for your acceptance!