BRITAIN’S ONLY SHOOTING INDUSTRY PUBLICATION
ISSUE 101 MAY 2024
DIGITAL EDITION
HIGHLAND TAKE ON YILDIZ EDGAR BROTHERS The major Turkish manufacturer becomes the latest to switch in distributor merry-go-round
Highland Outdoors has announced a new distribution partnership with Yildiz Shotguns throughout the UK, with the Turkish manufacturers becoming the third major brand in a row to change distributors after Perazzi and Browning. Yildiz, previously distributed by Raytrade, is a well-respected Turkish shotgun manufacturer with a loyal and deep customer base in the UK. With over 40
year’s experience and a state-of the-art manufacturing base, they are typical of the growing quality of budget and entrylevel shotguns produced in Turkey, and the company exports 95% of its production to 65 countries around the globe. The first new shipments of Yildiz Shotguns, along with a wide complement of spare parts and accessories will be available via Highland Outdoors from mid-April.
Steve Kelly Highland Group Commercial Director commented “The team at Highland Outdoors are delighted to be working with Yildiz Shotguns, pledging a substantial commitment to UK shooters by stocking a comprehensive range of Yildiz products. Deeply entrenched in the British market, Highland Outdoors relishes the opportunity to further increase Yildiz exposure, support, and development.”
BASC CHALLENGES “ILLEGAL” MOVE BY WEST MERCIA POLICE The decision is also at odds with the government’s commitment that individuals who do not have access to the internet, should not be disadvantaged when dealing with public sector organisations. Furthermore, refusing to accept written applications is almost certainly indirect discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, as it penalises older certificate holders with less internet access. BASC will also be taking this up with
the police at a national level with the National Police Chiefs’ Council. “West Mercia’s documentation implied that BASC was consulted on this decision—nothing could be further from the truth. BASC has always supported online applications as being more efficient and providing a digital audit trail, but there should be provision for applicants who cannot apply online or would struggle to do so.” said Mr Harriman.
Edgar Brothers has announced the launch of a new UK-specific product, the ISSC M22 OMNI Long Barrelled Pistol (LBP). Produced in Austria, ISSC is a global leader in high-quality firearms known for their reliability and user satisfaction. In a strategic collaboration, Edgar Brothers and ISSC have designed and manufactured the M22 pistol model to meet the stringent requirements of the UK Firearms Act for Long Barrelled Pistols. “This project has been a labour of love for both companies, and we are thrilled to finally bring it to the market. We have a strong reputation for supporting the LBP market for the UK, backed by years of experience in delivering successful products,” said Thomas Heapy, Director of Shooting Sports at Edgar Brothers.
FACT SHEET n M ODEL: M22 OMNI LBP n C ALIBRE: .22 LR n A CTION TYPE: Semi-automatic n T OTAL LENGTH: 600mm n B ARREL LENGTH: 300mm (Shrouded barrel) n M AGAZINE CAPACITY: 10 Rds n T OTAL WEIGHT: 960g n R RP: £699
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BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from May 1 printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray, BASC argued that the decision is illegal because firearms and shotgun certificate applications are statutory documents so legally, they can’t refuse to accept them.
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