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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You’re invited to the Gun Trade Lounge!
Tagged with: countryside, festival, game fair, gun trade lounge, gun trade news, hatfield house, trade
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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…
Tagged with: association, broadlands, ceo, countryman fairs, countryside, Deerhunter, exhibitors, game fair, gta, gtn, gun trade, highclere, ian harford, kelmarsh, lowther, midland, news, realtree, trade
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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…
Beretta DT11 Black Pro
Making it’s debut at the Game Fair was the latest incarnation of the much-admired Beretta DT11. The DT11 Black Pro comes with a striking new adjustable stock from Italian company TSK. The stock is infinitely adjustable, which is said to…
Riding High In The Saddle
The opening day of the Game Fair was hardly ideal weather for a trade event. Indeed the record-breaking heat was only really a blessing for sunbathers. However, the news coming from another tanner was also extremely positive. Albion Saddlermakers first…
Watch This Space
AUCTIONS ALWAYS CONTAIN ONE OR TWO SURPRISES. Holt’s this summer had a cracker. The item in question was a round action, non-ejector gun by Dickson, the renowned Edinburgh gunmaker. It has to be said, it was not the best one…
Felice Anniversario
IN 1948 ITALY WAS A NATION THAT NEEDED TO REDISCOVER its identity. Amid this backdrop Stefano Fausti founded the “Fausti” factory and brand in Brescia, a city that had become famous for the production of firearms the world over. Armed…
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Silicone Sox
The Shooting Party have announced the introduction of their AirForceOne Silicone Sox, treated rifle and pistol socks. Designed to protect firearms during the storage and transportation, the Silicone Sox thick 100 per cent polyester fabric protects against dirt and scratches,…
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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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