These are the stories from the shooting industry you might have missed in the last few weeks… Lawrie Bags BASC Award Shotgun Coach Lawrie Stewart was labelled “inspiring” as he overcame strong competition to win BASC’s Shotgun Coach of the…
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Trading places
We look back on a summer of deals, and with business deals signed, sealed and delivered at the Game Fair, Diggory Hadoke shares a refreshing take on the industry The Game Fair The weather was varied, the crowds reasonable and…
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Gear up for action
Military 1st marketing manager Lukas Duszynski talks to Ollie Harvey about the growth of online retail in the past ten years As more business is conducted online – in an ever-evolving retail world – companies such as Amazon and eBay are…
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Backing For Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust
Shooting and countryside organisations came together at the Game Fair to officially launch 2020 Year of the Gamekeeper – an initiative to support, raise the profile and ensure the future of the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT). The multi-organisation initiative seeks…
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Looking ahead to the Game Fair…
As The Game Fair prepares to welcome trade and visitors to Hatfield House, we preview the biggest event in the fieldsports calendar Last year marked a momentous landmark for The Game Fair, as the show at Ragley Hall celebrated the…
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You’re invited to the Gun Trade Lounge!
Gun Trade News would like to invite members of the trade to reception drinks ahead of this year’s Game Fair at Hatfield House. GTN will be hosting the party, along with the Gun Trade Association, to mark the opening of…
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Game Fair plays down Brexit concerns
The managing director of The Game Fair, James Gower, has moved to remind industry leaders in the outdoors sector that Britain remains open for business, despite the uncertainty of Brexit. Speaking at IWA Outdoor Classic, Mr Gower encouraged European industry…
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…
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Benelli 828U Sport
Benelli launched the 828U Sport at this years Game Fair. This purpose built clay model has all-steel action bringing the weight of the gun up to a clay friendly 3.65kg (8lbs). The removable trigger mechanism has been redesigned to give…
As British As Apple Pie
The outdoor fair season has come to an end, but was it a success overall? The GTN team were on hand at the Midland Game Fair to find out ‘‘The English Country Fair is one of the long-standing traditions for…
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