Gloucestershire Constabulary has temporarily halted the acceptance of new applications for shotgun, firearms, dealers, and explosives certificates due to "unexpected resourcing issues."This decision has sparked concern within the industry, prompting swift action from trade representatives.Simon West, executive director of the Gun Trade Association, who raised the issue with the Home Office, criticised the…
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Leading UK firearms distributor Edgar Brothers, based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has secured an exclusive partnership with Bergara, the Spanish rifle manufacturer renowned for its precision engineering. This collaboration aims to strengthen Edgar Brothers’ portfolio while broadening access to Bergara’s products for UK shooting enthusiasts.Tom Heapy, Director of Shooting Sports at Edgar Brothers, emphasised…
The Shooting Party (TSP), based in Staffordshire, has announced the addition of two new riflescopes to its Professional Airgun Optics (PAO) portfolio. Read here.
Director at Worldpay, Erica Booth, discusses the improved payment options designed specifically for the gun industry with Gun Trade Insider. Find out more here.
Gun Trade Insider reflects on the decision made by Woo Commerce to no longer allow firearms to be sold through the platform due to regulatory compliance policies.
Steve Reed has been appointed DEFRA Secretary. Gun Trade Insider discusses the current views on the appointment and what it means for the firearm industry.
Sector leaders were celebrated at the Scottish Sports Tourism Awards this year for their excellence in propelling the sector forward. Read in Gun Trade Insider here.
Gun Trade Insider discuss the pledge to improve the firearms licensing process made by two Police and Crime Commissioners in England. Read more on the process here.
Gun Trade Insider reports on the concerns that the British Association for Shooting & Conservation have for the reclassification of Hodgdon Pyrodex. Read more here.
Key player in the shooting sports industry, Fiocchi, have announced appointing Hannah Gibson as their new UK sales manager. Read Gun Trade Insiders report here.

