AMMO SHORTAGE LOOKS TO BE OVER
In our lead story on page three we focus on ammunition shortage, and how after five years of unfulfilled demand, ammunition is finally making its way back on to the shelves in the USA.

SMITH & WESSON BUYS BATTENFELD
On page eight we bring you the news that Smith & Wesson has bought Battenfield. The firearms giant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Battenfield Technologies, Inc, the US-based provider of hunting and shooting accessories.

AIRSOFT SHOWING GROWTH
In this month’s issue we take a look at Airsoft growth - and how it would be foolish to ignore. exclusive survey and look at this lucrative sector.
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ENFORCE TAC RETURNS TO NÜRNBERGMESSE
Following the successful step of a new positioning in Nuremberg last March, Enforce Tac will again be staged at the NürnbergMesse in the two days leading up to the IWA show. In this issue we look at what to expect from Germany’s tactical and law enforcement event this year.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT - HUNTING WORKS FOR AMERICA PROGRAMME GROWS
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Hunting Works for America scheme, designed to boost the industry and the sport, knows nobounds, explains NSSF public relations director Jennifer Pearsall.

DOING BUSINESS WITH - CHECH REP.
The landlocked, Central European country of the Czech Republic has a deep-lying hunting tradition and is a Mecca for hunting purists from around the globe. Here, GTW finds out the key components that will ease your path into this rich market.

All this plus much more in this 68-page February issue.