GTA ENGAGES PARCELFORCE TO ADDRESS FIREARMS DELIVERY CHALLENGESThe Gun Trade Association (GTA) has held a meeting with senior managers from Parcelforce Worldwide to address recent service challenges affecting firearms deliveries and to seek improvements for the trade.

GTA RAISES POLICE DATA CONCERNSThe Gun Trade Association (GTA) has raised concerns

POTENTIAL LABOUR BAN COULD PUT 1,000 JOBS AT RISKProposed legislation to ban trail hunting under the

NORTHERN IRELAND PROPOSES 153% FEE HIKEProposals to significantly increase firearms licensing fees in

WHEN POLICY LANDS ON THE COUNTERThe debate around crossbows and wider regulation has

THE NEWS IN NUMBERS153 potential percentage rise, with Northern Ireland proposing

NEW AIRGUN FOCUS GROUP FORMED TO ADDRESS FUTURE REGULATORY RISKA new industry-led initiative has been launched to

US RULE CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING UK CONCERNS OVER BANKING ACCESSA new regulatory development in the United States

GTA RAISES CONCERNS OVER POLICE FIREARMS LICENSING DATAThe Gun Trade Association (GTA) has raised concerns

NORTHERN IRELAND PROPOSES 153% INCREASE IN FIREARMS LICENSING FEESProposals to significantly increase firearms licensing fees in

HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP GIVES 150,000 BASC MEMBERS FREE DIGITAL ACCESS TO SHOOTING TIMES & COUNTRY MAGAZINEThe UK’s largest shooting organisation and the nation’s

PAUL QUINTON JOINS FIREARMSLICENSING.NET AS CONSULTANT AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTPaul Quinton has joined FirearmsLicensing.net as a consultant

GTA REPORTS BUSIEST MONTH ON RECORDThe Gun Trade Association has recorded its busiest

CONSULTATION PROPOSES TIGHTER CONTROLS ON WILDFOWL SHOOTING ACROSS GREAT BRITAINProposals to increase protection for several huntable bird

SPORTSMAN GUN CENTRE WINS BEST SPORT DISTRIBUTOR 2025 AT BENELLI AWARDSThe Sportsman Gun Centre Limited has been recognised

LABOUR TRAIL HUNTING BAN COULD IMPACT RURAL RETAIL FOOTFALLProposed legislation to ban trail hunting under the

SCOTLAND’S DEER CONTROL COSTS HIGHLIGHT PRESSURE ON PRIVATE SECTOR AND SUPPLY CHAINTaxpayers have spent more than £134m on deer

VENISON PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS POTENTIAL FOR WIDER MARKET DEVELOPMENTA Perthshire farmer has launched what is believed

B&P LEGEND PROFESSIONAL STEEL NOW AVAILABLE TO UK DEALERSBaschieri & Pellagri has confirmed that its Legend

HAWKE EXPANDS UK PRESENCE WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS, PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND KEY HIRENocpix, distributed in the UK by Hawke Optics,

GUN TRADE JOBSMEA OPUS - SECURE YOUR PERFECT FUTURE POSITION

SHOOTING TIMES AND BASC AGREE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIPAn historic deal between the nation's longest established weekly shooting publication and the UK’s largest shooting organisation signals what the future of specialist media looks like.

CROSSBOWS, CONSULTATION AND THE COST OF REFLEX POLICYWith decades of frontline policing experience, Chris Downs, creator and principal advisor at firearmslicensing.net , examines the government’s proposed response to crossbow misuse and warns that expanding regulation without evidence or enforcement capacity risks placing further strain on an already stretched system, with implications for both the trade and public safety.

CHINA’S MINERAL SQUEEZE RESHAPES AMMUNITION ECONOMICSIn this analysis, Paul Bradley, ballistician and portfolio director at Hexagon Ammunition, examines how Beijing’s tightening control over tungsten, bismuth and antimony is driving sustained cost pressures across the global ammunition supply chain, with significant implications for manufacturers, distributors and retailers alike.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN FIREARMS ARE ‘LOST IN TRANSIT’?Firearms specialist barrister Nick Doherty examines the legal responsibilities of ‘common carriers’ and clarifies where liability lies when firearms are lost in transit.

A FAMILY AFFAIRFelix Weihrauch discusses balancing 125 years of German heritage with modern innovation, detailing new product developments, in-house manufacturing and the enduring appeal of classic spring-powered rifles

MODERN METHODS, HISTORIC STANDARDSDavid Miles, proof master at the London Proof House, explains how advanced technology is enhancing consistency, safety and efficiency, while the core principles of firearm proofing remain rooted in centuries-old legislation.

SPRING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TRADETraditionally regarded as the “off season” among game shooters, the spring months can still present valuable opportunities for the trade—particularly for retailers willing to diversify their offering. In this article, Gun Trade Insider highlights several products from the SGC stable that can help drive sales during quieter months.

ZERO COMPROMISE OPTIC LAUNCHES ZC420H HUNTING RIFLESCOPEThe Austrian optics manufacturer introduces a refined version of its ZC420 platform, designed specifically for hunters seeking reduced weight, improved handling and consistent optical performance in the field.

THERMTEC HIGHLIGHTS THERMAL INNOVATIONS AT IWA 2026ThermTec presented a range of new thermal imaging technologies at IWA OutdoorClassics 2026, with its booth in Hall 4A attracting distributors, retailers and industry professionals from across the hunting and shooting sectors.

SILENCE WITH STYLEFirearms expert Ed Jackson takes a look at the vibrant, modular Reservoir Mods and The Modfather airgun moderators from British brand 3 Legged Thing.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVEACROSS THE POND

MAINLAND EUROPEITALIAN DEALER PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGAL AMMUNITION EXPORTS TO RUSSIA

DOWN UNDERSIFA APPOINTS DAN RYAN AS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES OFFICER AMID AFFILIATE GROWTH