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The Barrel Work of Bill Blacker & Sons

Nestled within Britain’s tight-knit gun trade is a firm that exemplifies continuity, quality and craftsmanship: Bill Blacker & Sons. Specialising in high-end barrel making, rebarrelling and complex repair work, the company is a trusted name among makers and restorers of best guns, with a customer base that spans both UK shores and international markets. At…

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Adrian Davis speaking at the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation conference during a presentation on firearms licensing training.
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The latest on national training for firearms licensing

Speaking at the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation conference, NPCC Firearms Licensing Strategic Coordinator, Superintendent Adrian Davis, explained that a structured five-day course for Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs) has now been delivered for just over twelve months across England and Wales. The programme was introduced in response to the Prevent Future Death Notices issued after the inquest…

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Gun trade warned over fraudulent online listings

A GTA member in Sussex recently alerted the Gun Trade Association to a series of fraudulent activity taking place through the Gungle website.According to the GTA, the case began when a customer asked the member – referred to here as GM – to purchase a Second World War rifle advertised on the site. The…

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Crowds visiting the Great British Shooting Show at the NEC Birmingham, viewing new firearms and equipment.
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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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