Years ago, pre Dunblane, I worked as a Civil Servant. Many workmates used to do full bore pistol/rifle shooting, reloading etc.
When I worked for Royal Mail there were quite a few posties who shot both airguns & shotties, trained gundogs & so on.
More recently, I've worked in retail. & found mentioning I have a 'few' old airguns leads to some odd questions, chiefly about the legality of our hobby. People seem to know very little about them compared to when I was growing up. Even a girl who trains horses & rides with the local Hunt was amazed I had airguns, & that I disliked grey squirrels - 'Oh, but they're so cute'.
Whereas, all my neighbours know I shoot, & with one exception (a local councillor...) have no problem with it.
ATB
Bru
Webley Mk3 x2, Falcon & Junior rifles, HW35x2, AirSporter x2, Gold Star, Meteors x2, Diana 25. SMK B19, Webley Senior, Premier, Hurricane x 2, Tempest, Dan Wesson 8", Crosman 3576, Legends PO8.