Lee Hurst, Manager of Gunmakers' Row, on the forces rallying the British gun tradeGunmakers' Row Expands as Premium Aisle Doubles in Size Perhaps it is the steady drumbeat of policy and pressure from Westminster. Perhaps it is something older, deeper — a pull towards continuity, craft and culture in an age that seems increasingly detached from all three. Whatever the cause, the effect is unmistakable: the British gun trade is not retreating. It is rallying. And nowhere is that more evident than at The Game Fair. Gunmakers' Row — that most evocative artery of the Fair — is not merely returning ...

Our Official Charity Partner 2026 We’re proud to support the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers as our official charity. This article highlights the impactful work they do through their Bursary Apprenticeship Programme - offering young people like Mark Hewlett the opportunity to learn a traditional craft and build a rewarding career. A Bursary Apprenticeship is a structured, four year-long program designed to provide the hands-on training and experience in a specific field of gunmaking or gunsmithing. At the beginning of their apprenticeship, the apprentice will be assigned a trainer, who is usually a master craftsman who will work closely with them ...

The following article comes directly from Westley Richards & Co., reflecting their experience at The Game Fair 2025. After a long absence from the country’s premier celebration of field sports, the company’s return was marked by enthusiasm and optimism. Their account captures the renewed energy of the event, the warm reception from attendees, and the sense that the Game Fair has once again become a highlight of the sporting calendar. "Following the 2015 Game Fair at Harewood House, the CLA announced that due to its failure to generate sufficient income over the preceding three years, the event would cease. ...