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 […]

AECAC Secretary General Peter Brass and political consultant Peter Husen held several meetings in Brussels with representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament. The discussions focused on current and upcoming EU initiatives on firearms legislation, including a new directive to combat the illegal trafficking of firearms and a comprehensive evaluation of the existing […]

On Monday, 7 April 2025, the President of the AECAC, Michael Blendinger, accepted the invitation to the 113th General Assembly of the Swiss Gunsmiths‘ and Gun Dealers’ Association SBC/ASA.At the well-attended event in Lupfig (Aargau), after the internal part of the association, the president of the SBC, Daniel Wyss, presented the public part with the […]