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Boys and their toys

Posted on May 13, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

Outfit International boss, Valdemar Bardram, talks to Colin Fallon about his plans for the future of Seeland and Harkila and how the gun trade compares to the toy industry Danish clothing company Seeland is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of…

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GTN interviews Ian Gordon

Posted on April 17, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

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Making It Count

Posted on April 4, 2019 by towens — No Comments ↓

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…

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The Fun of the Fair

Posted on January 28, 2019 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

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…

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Rub of the Green

Posted on January 15, 2019 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

In an age where we are all trying to purge our homes of manmade plastics and constantly obsessing over natural products and their provenance, not many people realise that the humble Wellington boot offers consumers yet another chance for mindful…

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Voice Of The Trade

Posted on December 30, 2018 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

Tucked in the shadows of Tewkesbury Abbey, you will find the headquarters of the Gun Trade Association. Nearby, Simon West is getting used to his new position as Director of the Association. It has been just three months since he…

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Mods That Rock

Posted on December 24, 2018 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

UK Custom Shop has established its name by creating moderators built to last. Their Wildcat range has continued to grow since Andrew and Carole Banner launched the Predator model over 20 years ago, with more recent additions keeping the range…

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Breaking The Mould

Posted on November 20, 2018 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

Plenty can change in 190 years. All bar six of the 44 US Presidents have taken office in the years succeeding 1828. Britain meanwhile, has seen eight monarchs and 53 Prime Ministers in that time. It was back in 1828…

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An Elite Opportunity

Posted on November 12, 2018 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

At the turn of the year GTN caught up with Shaun Ellis of Optics Warehouse. He outlined that the business was branching out; developing Elite Optical Distribution to meet the needs of the trade. With new optics brands launching at…

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Diamond Jubilee

Posted on October 24, 2018 by oharvey — No Comments ↓

In 1958 Midland Diving Equipment Ltd was founded in Leicester. Over the past 60 years the business has grown to become a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced high pressure cylinder valves and manifolds, including an increasingly prominent place in the…

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