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Solware, the only shop to offer practically every manufacture of shotgun and air weapon in the UK reached its 17th year in trading, shortly after being shortlisted for the Best UK Gun Shop in The Shooting Industry Awards.

Gunmaker Beretta has recently unveiled a new manufacturing and research facility as a huge $45milliion investment which is set to create over 300 jobs.

The Great British Shooting Show is now entering its eight year running and will be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from the 10th – 12th February 2017. Shooting aficionados from around the world will gather to witness an impressive exhibition featuring the very best technological advancements from world famous manufacturers of rifles, shotguns, air guns, lights and optics in an industry spectacular exhibition.

When it comes to commendation in the gun and shooting industry, a business which has received awards is an important marker of quality. Consolidating this is Solware, a supplier put forward as a contender for the Best Gun Shop Award for 2016, having been up in the nominations for the past 3 years. This position suggests high levels of customer satisfaction and industry expertise, and the company is also utilising social media to invite responses regarding the nomination. It is in turn expected that 2016 will be a big year for Solware and that customers can expect to feel the benefit.

Recent reports have highlighted the announcement that The Big Kahuna Festival is to take place again this year; a music and recreation event with a particular focus on the outdoors. It is a three-day festival which is due to take place in Sussex over the dates of August 26th – 28th: therefore the bank holiday weekend. Particularly notable are the number of outdoor crafts lined up; highlighting the popularity of such activities right now. These include camping, interactive arts and bush craft.

Considerable interest in the recent UK Junior National Indoor Championships for Archery have highlighted that it is a sport with considerable potential for growth in 2016; with even greater involvement expected. The championships saw a number of the country's most talented young archers take part, including award-winner Connor Downs. This extent of young talent is one of the key factors behind why further growth is anticipated for the sport this year.

Increasing attention is being drawn towards what appears to be a growing health issue in the UK: Physical inactivity. It is estimated that a lack of exercise costs the economy up to £20 billion per year and is responsible for up to 37,000 deaths annually also. A number of initiatives have been launched in response – with much greater focus expected on encouraging active lifestyles across society.

Pistol shooting appears to be growing as a successful sport in the UK, especially following the recent achievements in the British Sport Pistol rankings. Competitions for these rankings run throughout the year, highlighting what a popular participatory sport it is. Recent successes include ASC's Geri Buckley shooting her way to top place – with exciting results. Her score was high enough for her to represent Great Britain at the British Pistol Club Sport Pistol competitions which will be held in Bisley. This is a success to be celebrated and the wide network of competition emphasizes the level of activity within the sport.