News
Product news (part 2)
Gun Trade News presents the second part of a round up of the latest product releases, from the British Shooting Show and further afield. Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display This Heads-Up Display gives precision shooters a competitive edge with distinct…
Product news (part 1)
Gun Trade News presents the first part of a round up of the latest product releases, from the British Shooting Show and further afield. Pro Eco Wad Eley Hawk has launched a fully biodegradable and dissolvable wad for steel cartridges…
Savage launch anniversary specials
US Firearms manufacturer Savage Arms celebrated their 125th anniversary at Shot Show with the launch of 40 new products. The brand, distributed to UK retailers by Edgar Brothers, have also premiered a range of limited edition rifles. The highlights…
Interviews
GTN interviews Ian Gordon
Edgar Brothers’ new managing director, Ian Gordon, shares his plans for the future and outlines what the restructure of the business means Founded in 1947, Edgar Brothers is one of the oldest and most well-established firearms and ammunition distributors in…
Making It Count
Change is afoot at Eley Ltd. Ollie Harvey meets with Michael Atkinson to discuss the aspirations of the British ammunition brand. As specialists in .22 Rimfire ammunition, Eley Ltd are one of the most instantly recognisable names in the firearms…
The Fun of the Fair
Ian Harford is a man with many feathers in his cap. He is the MD of Realtree’s international operations, online TV presenter, content writer for brands such as Deerhunter, and honorary treasurer of the Gun Trade Association. Oh, and then…
Comment
Roger Williams on possible trade relationships with France
Roger Williams dons his beret and pours a carafe of Pinot Noir to study the possibility of a reliable trade relationship with France France is not a place to establish a new business It is, however, an interesting place to…
The justice league?
Caroline Roddis marvels at the superhuman efforts being made by Chris Packham and the rest of the ‘Wild Justice’ organisation. What with all this Brexit malarkey, scanning the news has never been more painful. I realise that by the time…
Reaping the rewards with Diggory Hadoke
With the first auctions of the year looming, Diggory Hadoke reflects on the frustrations, tribulations and ultimate rewards of the auction circuit. As I write this in February is beginning to fade into memory, the weather is feeling pretty wintery…
Market Opportunities
Out on the range with Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders casts his eye over a selection of laser rangefinders to find out which ones really can go the distance! Thanks to their relatively low power, we can use air rifles in environments that are too dangerous for powder-burners…
Browning B525 Ultra XS Pro
In 2018 Browning’s Ultra XS Pro took the market by storm and was crowned ‘Shotgun of the Year’ at the first Great British Shooting Awards. Supplied with eight Invector Titanium extended chokes, two spacers, three inflex recoil pads and three…
Mat Manning teams up with Stuart Grant to help retailers
Mat Manning catches up with Stuart Grant from Elite Optical Distribution, as they seek to help retailers get more from airgun sights and accessories. The airgun market is booming but most retailers could be doing a lot more to take…
