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Ammunition
Vesta’s V.E.N.O.M.: the ammunition shaking up less-lethal
First unveiled at IWA, Vesta Defense’s V.E.N.O.M. irritant ammunition has completed development and validation, and the first .68 calibre production rounds are now on the market.
Accessories
Ballistol builds for growth
Ballistol is navigating weather-driven demand pressure in 2026 while building growth in cleaning and DIY, expanding its defence-market focus, and investing in AI-led customer support.
Archery
The complete compound bow
The modern compound bow is no longer simply a riser, limbs and cams. It is an integrated platform whose accessories, fitting and service determine the final shooting experience.
News
ATF cuts NFA processing times as application volume triples
For years, lawful firearm owners submitting National Firearms Act (NFA) applications learned to expect months-long waits from the federal government. Not anymore.
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Archery
Mathews Archery moves to employee ownership
Optics
Highland Outdoors appointed exclusive Holosun distributor
Accessories
Vortex Optics launches Pro Cantilever Mount System
News
Lapua MaxRT 6.5 Creedmoor: Finnish maker adds a factory match load
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Rigby headquarters: 251-year-old London house bets on witnessed craft
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EU lead shot ban: two clocks for makers supplying GB and the EU
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Doing business with the Czech Republic
From globally recognised pistols and service rifles to ammunition, optics and specialist competition guns, the Czech Republic combines one of Europe’s strongest firearms traditions...
Law Enforcement
SAPL: a French specialist with European ambition
From its Normandy manufacturing base, SAPL combines a century of technical expertise with growing production capacity, established government relationships and the international re...
Features
Weihrauch HW30S: why a German entry-level springer still earns reviews and shelf space worldwide
A fresh UK review of Weihrauch’s HW30S, the rifle Americans know as the Beeman R7, records 15mm groups at 20m from a design whose trigger dates back more than 60 years. For the glo...
Rifles
Spotlight on rifles: inside the global rifle market
The global rifle market is one of the firearms industry’s broadest and most specialised sectors, serving hunters, target shooters, pest controllers, professional users and ar...
