Following widespread criticism and lobbying, Gloucestershire Constabulary will resume new firearm licence applications from 2 December 2024.
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Anschütz partners with Viking Arms to expand in the UK, giving retailers direct access to world-class sporting and hunting firearms.
CSG’s acquisition of The Kinetic Group brings top US ammo brands under Czech ownership, with positive implications for UK retailers and distributors.
The FX King Synthetic offers precision engineering, durability, and affordability, making it a versatile option for both hunters and target shooters.
Pro Shoot Firearms and Shooting Club has applied for planning permission to open a new gun shop in Caerphilly, aiming to expand access to sports shooting equipment.
Marking ten years of support, the Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot has raised over £63,000 for the RAF Benevolent Fund, strengthening ties between Livery Companies and the RAF.
Gamekeeper Gary McPherson secures permission to build a home in East Lothian after councillors overturn planning refusal, recognising gamekeeping’s essential role in agriculture.
West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner invests £460,000 to tackle firearms licensing delays, hiring more officers and improving processes to support rural businesses and legal gun owners.
A new government consultation explores holding senior executives personally liable if online platforms fail to remove illegal knife sales and content.
A 2025 amnesty will target Turkish-made blank-firing firearms deemed easily convertible to live weapons. Owners can surrender them without prosecution before stricter penalties apply.
