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Great British Shooting Show 2026: The trade’s essential showcase

The Great British Shooting Show (BSS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 13–15 February 2026, reaffirming its status as the UK’s largest and most commercially important event for the shooting industry.Bringing together the full breadth of the trade – from leading manufacturers and distributors to retailers and end users – the show remains a…

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Global Conflict and The Sporting Ammunition Market

Ballistician Paul Bradley explains how component shortages, rising material and logistics costs, and constrained propellant supplies are driving prices up for sporting shooters and why reloaders should consider buying ahead.We have seen some very concerning escalation in recent weeks regards global conflict. We have the ongoing war in Ukraine which shows no sign of…

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5 reasons why retailers are still essential to the industry

Retailers are still the beating heart of the shooting industry – the attendance at shows like IWA OutdoorClassics proves that – but why is this the case? The reasons are numerous.The business of selling guns is a different world from retail markets in many other industries. Gun ownership – whether for hunting, shooting sports, personal…

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Shooters walking through the redeveloped Purdey Royal Berkshire shooting grounds.
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Purdey reopens Royal Berkshire shooting grounds

James Purdey & Sons has officially reopened its fully reworked shooting grounds at the Royal Berkshire, following a major redevelopment project. “It’s a really special launch for Purdey that builds on our foundations and heritage to offer the best game and clay shooting experiences in the world,” said Dan Jago, Purdey chief executive officer…

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Daystate Alpha Wolf Shadow air rifle – compact bullpup design with carbon bottle and electronic control system.
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Daystate launches Alpha Wolf Shadow for UK hunting market

Daystate has expanded its Alpha Wolf line with the launch of the Shadow, a new compact variant created for the UK hunting and pest control market. The rifle combines Daystate’s proven electronic platform with a shorter, highly manoeuvrable format that promises strong appeal for both shooters and retailers.Available immediately in 12 ft/lbs .177 and…

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Danny Lenihan, founder of 3 Legged Thing, examines a rifle mounted on one of the company’s tripods during product testing for the shooting sector.
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3 Legged Thing: bringing tripod innovation to shooting

3 Legged Thing, the Bedfordshire-based tripod manufacturer, has long been a recognised name in the photography and videography world. Founded on a commitment to engineering excellence, the company has built a reputation for stability, durability and innovation. Now, under the leadership of founder Danny Lenihan, the brand is entering new territory: the hunting and shooting…

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Simon Lee, secretary general of the National Rifle Association (NRA), speaking at the Gun Trade Association’s Annual General Meeting at Bisley, where he outlined the NRA’s priorities for supporting the shooting community.
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NRA secretary general outlines priorities at GTA AGM

Simon Lee, the recently appointed Secretary General of the National Rifle Association (NRA), addressed members of the gun trade at the Gun Trade Association’s Annual General Meeting, held at Bisley, where he set out the challenges facing the shooting community and the NRA’s response to them.Lee, who has been in post for just three…

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GTA launches trade survey

The Gun Trade Association (GTA) has launched a new survey to gather crucial evidence on the state of the UK gun trade.The Home Office is planning a major overhaul of firearms legislation which could include the convergence of Sections 1 and 2 licensing. Such a move would represent a fundamental shift in the licensing…

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Stephen Jolly, chief executive of the Gun Trade Association, addressing members at the Annual General Meeting at Bisley.
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GTA leader sets out a vision of renewal at Bisley AGM

The Gun Trade Association’s Annual General Meeting at Bisley saw chief executive Stephen Jolly set out a clear vision for strengthening the organisation, supporting its members and meeting the challenges facing the trade.Jolly, who took up the role earlier this year, told members that the GTA must be more than a representative body. It…

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Stephen Jolly, chief executive of the Gun Trade Association
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GTA to adopt fully virtual business model

The Gun Trade Association (GTA) has confirmed it is moving to a completely virtual business model, as part of a wide-ranging modernisation programme designed to make the organisation more efficient and responsive to members.Speaking at the association’s AGM at Bisley, chief executive Stephen Jolly said the transition is already underway. The move will see…

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