The UK Government has confirmed its intention to remove sound moderators from the legal definition of a firearm, following overwhelming support from the shooting community in a recent public consultation.
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…


