Outgoing GTA director Simon West reflects on his tenure and the trade’s future, as Stephen Jolly prepares to take the reins.
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From RFD servant duties to the latest employment law updates, 2025 brings important changes that UK gun shops must prepare for.
SHOT Show 2025 and EOS highlighted a worldwide appetite for innovation and collaboration, with the shooting industry evolving across continents.
From tech advances to legislative hurdles, Tony Belas shares his insight into airguns today – and why he’s never looked back at firearms.
With voice assistants on the rise, now’s the time for the gun trade to optimise online – so customers can find you hands-free.
From outdoor gear to gunsmithing and range partnerships, we explore how savvy retailers are adapting and thriving in a shifting trade.
From trusted journalism to game-changing awards, TWS is helping shape the future of the UK shooting trade – one story at a time.
It might not be you – poor hits can come down to mismatched loads and chokes. Paul Bradley explains why testing matters.
With new consultations looming, Nick Doherty explores how upcoming changes could reshape shotgun licensing and challenge the trade’s stability.
From secure packing to seamless e-commerce and supply chain support, KRL’s Sporting Division keeps the sporting arms trade moving smoothly.

