On April 27th, 2017, 2nd Ukrainian Forum for Defense and Security will take place in Kiev, Ukraine. The key focus of the event is to attract investment capital to Ukrainian Defense industry.

The CZ Shooting Team attended the Bathory Cup IPSC Championships in the Slovakian town of Čachtice, winning gold medals in all the three major divisions, including the Open Lady division

An open letter from FITAV (Italian Clay Shooting Federation) President Luciano Rossi containing a proposal to harmonize the shooting events adopting the same competition rules in order to give female and male athletes the right to compete under the same sports conditions.

IWA 2017 / New from Česká Zbrojovka (CZ). The Czech manufacturer, following the introduction at the US Shot Show of its CZ P-10 C, presented this striker-fired semiautomatic pistol for the European market, on which it will be available at the end of 2017 chambered in 9x19mm and .40 S&W calibers

IWA 2017/ New from SureShot Armament. SAG AK and SVD systems, a free floating forend and chassis that improves accuracy and flexibility of AK and SVD/Tiger platforms

IWA 2017/ Turkish manufacturers Bora Arms, Uzkon Arms and Derya Arms showcase their latest semi-automatic bullpup shotgun designs: the Barak BR X76, UNG-12 and a .36 gauge protoype. All are magazine fed and aimed for tactical  and home defense use

IWA 2017 / New from Wiley X: the WX Rogue Comm, a protective pair of sunglasses for hunting, sport and tactical shooting specifically designed to be used in conjuntion with headset hearing protection

Of all the interesting fine hunting guns on offer in the Fratelli Poli showroom, this spectacular set of four Bosis side by side double-barrelled shotguns really stands out.

IWA 2017 / New from Stoeger: The Italian manufacturer debuts in the air pistol market with the XP4. It features sleek lines, a tactical attitude and a military feeling.

Revolutionary in terms of technological content, performance and additional functions, the latest Pulsar Helion XP thermal imaging scope is breaking new ground for hunters, security professionals and arms lovers.

IWA 2017 / New from Nikon Sport optics: the MONARCH 7i VR is the first hand-held commercial laser rangefinder equipped with a Vibration Reduction system, with a 1000 yard (915m) maximum range. That's a new technology for rangefinders that comes directly from Nikon cameras. The 7i VR allows for immediate and easy targeting and appeals to hunters, shooters and anyone needing accurate rangefinding

IWA 2017 / New from Tikka. Sako introduces a special development of T3 bolt action rifle for law enforcement sniper application. Light sniper rifle Tikka T3x TAC A1 is developed to meet the needs of military and law enforcement community

IWA 2017 / New from Maserin: Pitbull. Coltellerie Maserin introduces the Pitbull, a fancy tactical folder designed by italian master knifemaker Sergio Consoli

IWA 2017 / New from Riserva. The famous company from Veneto in Italy has produced a new range of backpacks specifically for various types of hunting in the mountains, from hoofed to Alpine game. 

Enforce Tac 2017 / New from Ritter & Stark: the Austrian-based company presented the SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle for long-range hunting, tactical and sniper shooting.

IWA 2017 / New from Chiappa Firearms: the AK-9 pistol and the AK-22 carbine. Chiappa Firearms USA showed the legendary AK rifle in the form of an easy to shoot 9mm pistol and .22lr carbine, the AK-9 and AK-22 respectively.