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LATEST NEWS

New Marketing and Communications Officer
The GTA Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Officer Ben Tolhurst
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20th May 2019

Tewkesbury, May 15, 2019 – The Gun Trade Association announces the appointment of Ben Tolhurst as our new Marketing and Communications Officer.  Ben will be responsible for communicating with media outlets, attending trade shows, providing marketing...

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General Licenses for Wild Bird Species
A letter to the Secretary of State from the GTA
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Legislation
13th May 2019

Dear Secretary of State,GENERAL LICENCESThe Gun Trade Association represents around 600 companies involved in the manufacture, distribution and retail of guns and ammunition for sporting and professional use. Most of our companies...

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Wood Pigeon General Licence
Issued by Natural England
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Legislation
7th May 2019

Natural England have now issued the Wood Pigeon General Licence (here).The GTA has serious concerns...

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The Game Fair 2019
Gun Trade Networking Evening
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Event
25th April 2019

Members of the GTA and all those involved in the Gun Trade are cordially invited to a special social event at this year's Game Fair.   Come and enjoy a drink with your colleagues and meet the GTA Chairman, Director and members of the Council...

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Situations Vacant
New service on the GTA website
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23rd April 2019

The UK Gun Trade is an exciting field of employment and the GTA is working hard to promote careers in our industry.If you are looking to work for one of our members please visit the 'Situations...

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Mandatory use of EORI Numbers for Import Licences
Update from the Department for International Trade
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Legislation
9th April 2019

GTA members who import goods will need to be aware that as a result of a new HMRC policy on the use of EORI numbers, they will have to provide EORI numbers to ILB in order to obtain an import licence. The Department of International Trade...

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ABOUT THE GTA

The GTA’s mission is to promote and protect the UK gun trade and it carries out this remit at all levels, from representation at Government to day-to-day queries with Firearms Licensing Officers and local authorities.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Expert help and advice, plus access to the online knowledge base.
  • Representation at all relevant Official bodies, Government, Proof Houses, BSSC & other Trade organisations
  • Discount with selected service partners
  • Regular email updates
  • Marketing and PR support
  • Exclusive news articles
  • Members only downloads

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WHO WE WORK WITH

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THE GTA REPRESENTS A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANISATIONS THAT OPERATE IN THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRIES.