FACE General Assembly provides an opportunity for high-level policy discussions While attending the General Assembly of the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) on 29 and 30 September, President Michael Blendinger took the opportunity to meet with key political stakeholders in Brussels on matters of importance to our industry. The event provided an opportunity […]

From 23 to 25 June 2026, the European firearms trade association AECAC held talks in Brussels with the European Commission and Members of the European Parliament. The discussions focused on the evaluation of the EU Firearms Directive, the proposed directive on firearms trafficking, and their implications for the lawful firearms trade and lawful firearms owners. […]

On 27 February 2026, the General Assembly of the European Association of the Civil Commerce of Weapons (AECAC) took place in Nuremberg. Representatives of member associations from several European countries exchanged views on current political developments and key issues affecting the civilian firearms trade in Europe. A special item on the agenda of the public […]

The event in the European Parliament on the planned EU restrictions on lead ammunition, hosted by MEP Riho Terras (EPP, Estonia), made it clear that the current regulatory proposal entails significant practical, economic, and security-related problems. While environmental goals are acknowledged, representatives from hunting, shooting sports, and industry point out that the proposed regulation in […]