GTA STRENGTHENS FIREARMS TRANSIT GUIDANCE
The Gun Trade Association has introduced new firearms packaging and labelling guidance into its registered firearms dealer (RFD) training programme following months of behind-the-scenes work with Parcelforce, police and industry partners to improve the security of firearms in transit.

HIGHLAND OUTDOORS APPOINTED UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR AEA AIRGUN AMMUNITION
FULL STORY: PAGE 4 Highland Outdoors has expanded

POLICE SCOTLAND SEES 19% RISE IN FIREARMS LICENCE APPLICATIONS
FULL STORY: PAGE 6 Police Scotland received almost

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BACKING THE TRADE
PAGE 18 Fiocchi UK explains how direct supply,

LEGAL LANDSCAPE
PAGE 22 Laura Saunsbury examines what the deregulation

BALLISTIC BREAKDOWN
PAGE 24 Paul Bradley analyses why the EU

PROVEN PERFORMERS
PAGE 28 A look at four standout centrefire

RETAIL EDGE
PAGE 30 Six practical ways to turn first-time

A TALE OF TWO LEAD POLICIES
The lead ammunition debate has taken an unexpected

THE NEWS IN NUMBERS
1.3 Turnover (£m) of A1 Decoy, which has

CLAY SHOOTING HELPS RAISE RECORD £2.5 MILLION DURING BRITISH GRAND PRIX WEEK
Clay shooting took centre stage during this year’s

GTA UPDATES GUIDANCE ON SOUND MODERATOR REFORMS
The Gun Trade Association (GTA) has published revised

HIGHLAND OUTDOORS APPOINTED UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR AEA AIRGUN AMMUNITION
Highland Outdoors has expanded its airgun offering after

POLICE SCOTLAND SEES 19% RISE IN FIREARMS LICENCE APPLICATIONS
Police Scotland received almost 19% more firearms licensing

EDGAR BROTHERS MOURNS THE LOSS OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLER JONATHAN BRADLEY
Edgar Brothers has announced the passing of its

A1 DECOY PUT UP FOR SALE
A1 Decoy, one of the UK’s best-known online

LONDON PROOF HOUSE LAUNCHES SECURE FIREARMS STORAGE SERVICE
The London Proof House has expanded its services

NATURESCOT CONSULTS ON 2027 GENERAL LICENCES
NatureScot has launched a public consultation as part

STEELFOOT ANNOUNCES UK DISTRIBUTION OF UINTAH PRECISION AND AIMSPORT SWEDEN
Steelfoot Imports has announced the addition of two

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JUSTIN FOX JOINS GUN TRADE INSIDER AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Gun Trade Insider has strengthened its commercial team

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BCH ANSWERS THE TRADE
Following a meeting with the GTA regarding firearms

THREE BRANDS, ONE PALLET: HOW THE FIOCCHI GROUP UK IS BACKING THE TRADE
Direct supply, flexible order sizes and home-grown manufacturing - the Italian ammunition house marks its anniversary with a pitch aimed squarely at the British retailer.

A NEW GENERATION ON COUNCIL
Alex Levett-Scrivener explains why he joined the GTA Council, the issues he believes require urgent attention and how the next generation can help secure the future of the firearms industry.

UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR THE TRADE ON THE DEREGULATION OF SOUND MODERATORS
The much-anticipated change in the law declassifying sound moderators has now come into force. Specialist firearms solicitor Laura Saunsbury examines what this means in practice for the trade.

WHEN DEFENCE TRUMPED THE ENVIRONMENT: THE EU’S LEAD AMMUNITION U-TURN
After four years of regulatory pressure, Brussels has dropped its ban on lead bullets entirely and stretched the shot transition to seven years. The reason isn’t a change of heart on toxicology - it’s a change of priorities on defence. And for once, the industry’s warnings were heard, writes Paul Bradley.

HILL EXPANDS ITS SHOOTING PORTFOLIO
Ernest H. Hill has been manufacturing in Sheffield for more than 180 years, but over the past two decades the business has steadily built a reputation within the shooting industry. Managing director Dominic Hewins explains how British manufacturing, innovation and carefully selected partnerships are shaping the company’s next chapter.

FOUR PROVEN PERFORMERS FOR THE 2026 STALKING SEASON
SGC Group’s centrefire rifle portfolio spans everything from value-driven hunting rifles to premium European sporting firearms. With the stalking season under way, we examine four brands that every dealer should have on their gunroom rack.

WINNING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE
The first sale is only the beginning. In this month’s Retail Edge , we look at six practical ways firearms retailers can encourage customers to return, recommend the business and become long-term advocates.

STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER
Airgun World magazine’s technical editor Dave Barham shares his thoughts on the year’s standout releases, the mood within the trade, the headlines keeping him awake at night and why his battered old BSA is still the one rifle he won’t put down

VIKING ARMS LAUNCHES LAPUA TRX HUNTING RANGE FOR UK DEALERS
New solid-copper hunting bullets and factory-loaded ammunition promise high ballistic performance, deep penetration and controlled expansion for the UK trade.

LIGHT ON WEIGHT HEAVY ON PERFORMANCE
Ed Jackson tests the Bergara Premier CIMA Pro, a carbon-fibre rifle built for the weight-conscious shooter

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