Belgium-based FN Herstal, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of small caliber weapons and ammunition, and integrated weapon systems, has announced that the FN-designed 5.7x28mm calibre was recently recognized as a NATO calibre with the NATO STANAG 4509 (standardization agreement).
Italian ammunition manufacturers, Fiocchi have begun “Welcome Days” - days dedicated to staff integration, a structured path that will help them integrate into the role and into the organization in a quick and effective way.
In the gun world, having a constant supply of ammunition is essential. Without it, a gun is like a car in lack of fuel, completely useless. Imagine a shooting match without the right kind of ammo. Thanks to proper ammunition, consumers can put their guns to best use. What’s more, for retailers, ammo sales are simply one of the best ways to encourage repeat business.
While many in the media and antigun interest groups often drawing up a caricature of gun owners as “old white men,” the largest increase of any demographic group from 2019 to 2020 was among African Americans. Gun purchases by Black men and women increased 58 percent from 2019 to 2020.
The world of ammunition is changing fast, lead is being phased out and companies are thinking hard about the plastic waste that shotgun wads leave in our environment. Gun Trade World looks at the changing the landscape of ammunition and one company that has designed an innovative, environmentally friendly wad for the future.
In 2021 the iconic hunting and target shooting ammunition brand reached the age of 125, and with no designs on taking its foot off the gas, Gun Trade World finds out a bit more about this global powerhouse.
Having now lived with the Covid-19 pandemic for over a year, Gun Trade World Editor Rob Smith finds out how two airgun manufacturers have been with coping, operating and in some cases, flourishing through a global pandemic.
