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Home Office adds Bruni top-venting blank firers to prohibited list

The Home Office has confirmed that several Bruni top-venting, blank firing pistols (TVBFPs) are now classed as prohibited weapons after being deemed readily convertible to fire bulleted ammunition.The following models are affected:8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 92 blank firing self-loading pistol8mm PAK Bruni BBM New Police blank firing self-loading pistol8mm PAK…

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Viking Arms takes on UK distribution of ASE Utra sound moderators

Viking Arms has been appointed as the new UK distributor for ASE Utra sound moderators, with the company’s Sporting Division taking over responsibility from Jackson Rifles after 25 years.The move sees Viking Arms entrusted to market ASE Utra products across the UK shooting trade, strengthening availability and support for retailers.Sam Macarthur, managing director…

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New shotgun certificate rules come into force

The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025 came into force today, 5 August 2025, introducing key changes to the shotgun certificate application process across England, Wales and Scotland.From today, applicants must now provide two referees when applying for a shotgun certificate, replacing the previous requirement for just one.The new rules also expand the scope of offence declarations. All applicants must…

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Viking Arms Defence team celebrating Gold Award for Armed Forces support
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Viking Arms Defence Gold Award for Excellence

Viking Arms Defence has been awarded the Gold Award in the UK’s 2025 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), the highest accolade given to organisations that demonstrate exceptional support for the Armed Forces community.Building on its Silver Award from 2023, Viking Arms has continued to champion initiatives that assist Reservists, veterans, service leavers, military spouses,…

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Government confirms lead ammunition restrictions

The UK Government has announced plans to restrict the use of lead in ammunition. The measures, outlined by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will include limits on lead content in both shot and bullets, with legislation expected by summer 2026. The restrictions will be phased in over a three-year period following…

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UK firearms and shotgun certificate numbers continue to decline

New Home Office statistics reveal downward trend in certificate holders and gun numbers, UK loses 94 registered firearms dealers in 12 monthsThe number of legally held firearms and shotguns in England and Wales continues to fall, according to the latest Home Office release, while the volume of revocations and refusals has reached new highs.…

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