Strong Finish to the 2026 Shooting Show Season

The 2026 shooting show season has now drawn to a close. It brought shooters, retailers and industry professionals together across a busy calendar.

A Strong Start to the Season

The Great British Shooting Show opened the season at Birmingham’s NEC from 13–15 February. The show gave visitors opportunities to explore new products and meet leading brands. Meanwhile, visitors discovered new developments across shooting sports and outdoor pursuits. The CPSA Down The Line Weekend took place at Bywell Shooting Ground from 11–13 June. Next, competitive shooters, retailers and specialists gathered for a weekend focused on performance, expertise and community.

Summer Highlights Across the UK

The GWCT Scottish Game Fair continued the season at Scone Palace from 3–5 July. It combined shooting, fishing, falconry, working dogs, food and rural traditions. Together, these attractions celebrated Scotland’s countryside and outdoor heritage. The Game Fair returned to Ragley Hall from 24–26 July. Later, its programme featured shooting, fishing, falconry, working dogs, artisan food and family activities. The Yorkshire Shooting Show closed the season at Doncaster Racecourse from 26–27 September. Finally, visitors explored new product launches, shooting equipment, outdoor technology and expert demonstrations. CENS specialist retailers helped visitors explore the CENS digital range. Throughout the season, they discussed individual requirements and provided opportunities to experience hearing protection in person.

The 2026 season showcased innovation, expertise and community engagement across the UK. As a result, CENS digital strengthened its connection with shooters and retailers. Looking ahead, our team will continue supporting shooters through trusted retailers and dependable hearing protection.