In this feature-packed 80-page edition our lead story focuses on the decline in gun sales in the US, following the boom in this area over the past couple of years.

Making the best of a bad situation – we look at how, despite the cancellation of the EXA show in Italy, around 100 exhibitors made the journey anyway and arranged their own meetings due to non-refundable hotel and airline tickets.

We present a spotlight on optics and especially riflescopes, which form a significant aspect of many modern shooting disciplines and activities, from air-rifle plinking to long-range benchrest, precision and tactical-style shooting as well as military and law enforcement. Check out our survey results and overview of this money-spinning sector.

We look at Austrian company Kahles, and its impact on the world of optics for more than a century.

Time to get tough – with so many famous-brand licences, CampCo is one to ‘watch’. Read more in our feature on this American supplier.

All this, plus the latest topical news, regular features and much more in this latest edition.