In the latest in his regular contributions to Gun Trade News, Simon West, head of the Gun Trade Association wonders what the hell happened to the sunlit uplands we were promised. The long term might be bright; the medium term…
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Simon West on international trade
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Walter Wolfe joins SGC sales pack
The Sportsman Gun Centre has announced the addition of Walter Wolfe as its representative for trade sales in Scotland. Walter’s appointment increases the SGC’s team of field-based representatives to four, covering the country between them, and with an ever growing…
Consequences of water supplies for international trade
Roger Williams brings his knowledge to bear on the biggest economic issue facing the planet, the paucity of fresh water, and asks what the consequences will be for international trade Punch and Judy introduced me to conflict. Rugby, football and…
How would a no-deal Brexit affect the gun trade?
With a no-deal Brexit looming, Stuart Farr estimates the difficulties we might be presented with from an old trade enemy, the grey import. The story (or at least a version of it) so far… A long time ago, a nation…
BREAKING: IWA OutdoorClassics 2021 cancelled
The 2021 edition of the biggest European shooting, hunting and country lifestyle trade show of the year, IWA, has been cancelled. For the second time since March, IWA has been left with no choice but to cancel their 2021 show…
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Mat Manning’s thoughts on the rise of airgun slugs
Mat Manning shares his thoughts on the rapidly increasing popularity of airgun slugs, what they offer for shooters and what that could mean to the trade. Anyone with a connection to the airgunning grapevine will know that airgun slug ammunition…
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What are the implications of face masks to the gun trade?
Stuart Farr reveals the rules and regulations behind the latest anti-Covid measure: face masks, and discusses their implications for the trade. I understand how many of you must be feeling at the present time. Yes, I agree, it does seem…
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Harkila launch Trade in to Trade up campaign for new Pro Hunter Endure
Harkila are excited to offer all UK hunters and outdoorsmen the opportunity to trade in their old Pro Hunter jacket and receive a huge discount on their new Pro Hunter Endure Jacket while benefitting a registered charity. One can trade…
Examining the American firearms industry
Roger Williams investigates the controversial nature of the America firearms industry and reports on a gun culture like no other. Doing business in the USA means that you encounter a series of superlatives, most of which relate to size. The…
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Simon West on protecting shooting
There’s something about our industry that seems to attract government consultations, writes Simon West, head of The Gun Trade Association in the first of his new monthly columns for GTN. This new one is titled ‘Firearms Safety’, something we can…
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