What's included?
Get a clear, trusted overview of everything that shaped the UK shooting industry in 2025.
From key regulatory updates to real buyer behaviour and marketplace insights. Built specifically for shooting businesses, this report helps you understand the year behind you and plan confidently for the one ahead.
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Industry & Regulatory Updates
A breakdown of the major changes that mattered in 2025, including firearms licensing guidance, sound moderator discussions, the Section 2 → Section 1 proposal, lead shot legislation, and the Online Safety Act.
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Gunstar Marketplace Data
Get a snapshot of traffic growth, category performance, and user engagement, including an increase in site sessions, growth on our business platform, and a surge in social media traffic.
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What This Means for Businesses in 2026
Clear, actionable takeaways covering visibility, content, licensing awareness, and where businesses should focus based on real trends.
Frequently asked questions
It’s a complete overview of the regulatory changes, market trends, buyer behaviour, and platform insights that shaped UK shooting in 2025, created specifically for businesses.
Dealers, distributors, shooting grounds, instructors, manufacturers, and anyone who relies on accurate industry insights to plan stock, marketing, or compliance.
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Yes, both updates are included, along with what they mean for businesses and how to stay compliant.
No, this is the business focused version, covering more regulations and B2B insights.
If you want buyer-specific search data, you can also download the consumer edition, linked in this report.
No, the report is free to download.
However, many insights connect directly to PRO Business accounts, so having one helps you act on the findings.