Is this for ALL types of shooting?

The only time I inform Plod is when we are out lamping at night and the responce I get is always one of thanks. I also wrote to the local station, along with the local ambulance service, informing them of an emergancy RVP in case of either an accident or visits from antis.

I dont agree with telling them every time, unless you have issues with the Anti-mob, in which case it's a good idea.

By telling both Police and Ambulance a given location - in National Grid Reference and discription, you can save vital time if they already know where you are. Sad as it may sound, we also have a hand-held GPS in the shoot wagon as its eaiser to give a lat & long than say "turn left at the third field past the bull" if the wheels do come off.

It is posible to go over the top, but by talking to both organisations, you not only show that you are responsible but you also demonstrate to your guns/beaters that they are in a safe enviroment.

How many pre-shoot briefings include who is a first aider or where the 1st aid kit is kept?

As for an armed response unit being turned out to reports of gunfire....unless your holding a 100 bird day in Moss Side or Brixton, it seems a little over the top!