The Gunmakers’ Autumn Lunch
On September 12th the Company held its Autumn Lunch, this year at the beautiful Tallow Chandlers’ Hall in Dowgate Hill,...
The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1637 to promote and regulate gunmaking, a role it still fulfils today.
Governed by the Master, Wardens and Court of Assistants. Activities encompass four broad areas of operation: Regulatory, Charitable, Social and Civic.
The members of the Gunmakers’ Company are drawn not just from the gun trade but also from a variety of other professions and walks of life. The Company provides them with opportunities for fellowship, furtherance of common interests, and participation in the ceremonies and governance of the City of London.
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Under the provisions of the Gun Barrel Proof Act, all guns sold in the United Kingdom must undergo proof to test the basic soundness of barrel and action. Together with the Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House, the London Proof House provides proofing and other services to the British gun trade. The Proof Master may also be requested to investigate accidental gun and barrel failures.
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The Gunmakers’ Company Charitable Trust provides grants for gunmakers and others looking to improve skills in gunmaking or gun-related crafts and industries, or to undertake research that will advance the state of knowledge in the trade.
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Worshipful Company of Gunmakers NEWS
Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress to the Proof House, 22 July 2019
We were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Peter and Lindy Estlin to lunch at the Proof...
Inter Livery Shoots, 2019
The Inter Livery Clay at Holland & Holland, 15-16 May It did not pass the Gunmakers that the results for...
Gunmakers to Bisley, 24 April 2019
Twenty one Gunmakers and guests turned out for this key annual event, organised by Liveryman Derek Stimpson and Upper Warden...
A Lifetime Achievement Award for Gunmaker Ron Johnson
The Court Dinner this year had the rare privilege of witnessing the first Lifetime Achievement Award made by the Worshipful...
Lunch at the Gunmakers’ Company
Livery lunches are held at the Proof House for members of the Company and their guests around 8 times a...
Gunmakers bring the sound of gunfire to Guildhall Yard, 5 March 2019
Not clays or game in the air, rather pancakes and the scene of the Fifteenth Annual Inter Livery Shrove Tuesday Pancake...
Children’s Fancy Dress Party at the Mansion House, 5 January 2019
The first event of the New Year for the Master was to take her two grand-daughters to the Lord Mayor...
Worshipful Company of Gunmakers – Service of Thanksgiving and Nomination Dinner 2018
The Company's annual Service of Thanksgiving and Nomination Dinner took place Wednesday 7 November. The service was held at St...
