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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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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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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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Tom Walker, manager of Eastern Sporting Trade, standing in the warehouse among newly arrived Spika gun safes, representing the brand’s UK launch.
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Spika lands in UK

Eastern Sporting has brought leading Australian brand Spika to the UK, starting with a full range of gun safes. Tom Walker, manager of Eastern Sporting Trade, is representing Spika as the brand’s UK distributor and believes its modern branding, strong dealer margins and proven quality will resonate with the British trade.When Tom first encountered…

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Police Digital Service confirms new national firearms licensing system to replace the current NFLMS
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National firearms licensing system set for replacement

Police Digital Service (PDS), working in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the Home Office, has confirmed that a new national firearms licensing solution will be delivered. This solution will replace the current National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS).The NFLMS, which has been in use since the mid-2000s, is reaching the…

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