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Pulsar Symbion test shows a premium thermal brand holding its price
A UK field test of Yukon Group’s Pulsar Symbion LRF DXR50 multispectral binoculars finds the thermal image ahead of the Chinese units and the handling the best in the type. What the verdict says about...
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GMK on why February sets its year in motion
The Hampshire distributor carries 21 Beretta Holding brands and seven more from outside the group, and it has exhibited at the Great British Shooting Show since the event began. General manager Ali An...
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.
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Law Enforcement
SAPL wins €1.5m French Ministry of Justice shield contract
Archery
Mathews Archery moves to employee ownership
Optics
Highland Outdoors appointed exclusive Holosun distributor
Accessories
Vortex Optics launches Pro Cantilever Mount System
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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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Doing business with Japan
Japan’s strict ownership rules keep civilian sales narrow, but defence modernisation and advanced manufacturing are opening serious opportunities for suppliers who can meet Japanes...
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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...
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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...
