A look at key developments in the global firearms industry, from tax changes and legal shifts to leadership moves and market expansions.
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The BASC Wildlife Fund charity, which provides grants for conservation projects linked to sustainable shooting, is inviting new individuals to join its board of trustees.The charity aims to expand its board by attracting people passionate about nature recovery and committed to the positive impact that sustainable shooting can have on wildlife, habitats, and the…
Longthorne has launched Longthorne USA LLC, expanding its presence in the US to enhance dealer support and streamline operations.
BASC vice chair Claire Sadler calls for action at the Women in Shooting event, urging greater participation and advocacy in the shooting community.
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The Rt. Hon. Alistair Carmichael MP emphasised the importance of building consensus with rural communities during BASC's rural reception at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this week.Carmichael, recently appointed chair of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, addressed a packed audience, asserting that his party would play a prominent role…
Gloucestershire Constabulary has temporarily halted the acceptance of new applications for shotgun, firearms, dealers, and explosives certificates due to "unexpected resourcing issues."This decision has sparked concern within the industry, prompting swift action from trade representatives.Simon West, executive director of the Gun Trade Association, who raised the issue with the Home Office, criticised the…
Leading UK firearms distributor Edgar Brothers, based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has secured an exclusive partnership with Bergara, the Spanish rifle manufacturer renowned for its precision engineering. This collaboration aims to strengthen Edgar Brothers’ portfolio while broadening access to Bergara’s products for UK shooting enthusiasts.Tom Heapy, Director of Shooting Sports at Edgar Brothers, emphasised…
The Shooting Party (TSP), based in Staffordshire, has announced the addition of two new riflescopes to its Professional Airgun Optics (PAO) portfolio. Read here.
Director at Worldpay, Erica Booth, discusses the improved payment options designed specifically for the gun industry with Gun Trade Insider. Find out more here.
