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Last night after rabbiting I left my permission when in a nearby gateway I saw two cars and four heavily armed policemen. Overhead was a helicopter!! I stopped and asked if they were looking for a man with a gun as it may be me. They asked if I had been in full cammo (I had changed clothes). I said yes so they confirmed it was most likely me. They said they had received a call about a man in the road with a gun. I said I would never be anywhere near the road. I produced my SGC explained how I transported the shotgun (my choice, I dry fire the shotgun then carry the foregrip in the glovebox the remainder in a gunslip in the boot. Cartridge belt under the seat.) I then put my point of view that this could perhaps be a mischievous call as the farm is completely arables and without gates and locals treat it like a park, walking off footpath and trespassing and getting disagreeable if they see me going about my legitimate pursuit. It was agreed I should inform my permission. After a few radio calls we concluded our meeting. I was complemented about my safety procedures. They would include this in the log. They would call the complainant and inform them that all was OK but that the complainant should respect the fact that it was a farm on which shooting takes place. We parted on good terms Throughout the whole incident the Avon and Somerset ARU were very thorough and professional. A very measured response. With shootings taking place worldwide and the public geting increasingly wary about guns then it is not too surprising that once in a while someone will call the police when they see a man with a gun. We may sometimes feel indignant when we are in the right but It seems it may be something we have to learn to live with.