NEWS Hatsan gets new distribution
“Much of the lesser known story is that over the past few years Hatsan has been pioneering a vast range of airguns and shotguns built to many innovative and exciting designs, all of which are unique to Hatsan.” The current range offers over 80
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portsman Gun Centre has become Hatsan’s sole UK distributer. Hatsan, based in Turkey, is one of world’s leading manufacturers of shotguns and air rifles. Hatsan currently has a manufacturing base of over 35,000 sqm and is due for massive expansion this year through the acquisition of two new factories. A spokesperson for Sportsman Gun
Centre said: “Most older shooters will know the Hatsan brand for
their popular Escort Semi-Automatic shotguns and AT44 Airguns, both of which sell in the thousands every year. “Popularity of these models can be attributed to value for money and a build quality equal to many brands double their price. In 2022 these models are very much a part of the Hatsan story, but it would do the brand a massive disservice to say they are representative of where the company is currently, or in-fact heading.
different airgun options and over 60 different shotgun models, most of which the SGC are excited to share with the UK public. Of these guns the UK airgunner can expect to see an AR style carbon bottled PCP called the Factor RC, a hard-hitting hunting rifle in the Hydra and a vast range of break barrel rifles featuring the companies bespoke Vortex Gas Pistons. All these guns will be held in-stock at the SGC & available at very competitive price points. In terms of shotguns SGC will continue to supply the popular Escort models, with the striking New Escort Trophy worth a special mention. In addition, SGC will be supplying an affordable range of pump action guns in both walnut and synthetic varieties.
EFTTA snubs Britain
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he European Fishing Tackle Trade Association, or EFTTA as
it’s more commonly known, has now left Britain because it’s no longer part of Europe. Just when Britain left the continent and set up on its own is unknown. In a curt email sent to its members, the association said: “The seat of EFTTA has been in England since 1981. Due to BREXIT, it made no sense for EFTTA to stay in a country that is no longer part of the EU, our main task being the defense of the interests of the angling industry in Europe. As a result, the EFTTA-Board has taken the decision to shut down our British structure (EFTTA Ltd.) and to create a new lobbying- association in Belgium. This has been done. EFTTA
is now registered in Belgium as an international non-profit association (AISBL) – meaning that all the money we perceive has to be reinvested in the defense and promotion of recreational angling.” Interestingly… the three biggest income streams for the association are Asia, USA and Britain. With that in mind maybe they could have worded that a bit better?
Should anyone not be too upset by the association’s stance, EFTTEX, which this year takes place at Hungexpo in Budapest, Hungary, is now open for registration.
The event is set to take place 14- 16th September this year. Previous exhibitors are able to book at 2020 prices if they’re quick!
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