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Vector Air Blog
This isn’t just a blog. It’s where proper guidance, no-nonsense advice, and the occasional opinionated rant come together.
Below you’ll find our featured posts—the ones that tend to get shared, bookmarked, and actually read. After that, dive into the full blog where you can filter by category or just keep scrolling to see everything we’ve got.
From practical how-tos to Behind the Barrel deep dives, it’s all here. No fluff, no filler—just the kind of content we’d want to read ourselves.
Vector Air Updates


British Shooting Show 2026: What You Might Have Missed - Safe Bets, Surprise Wins & What It Really Means
Fewer big launches. More safe updates. Compressors everywhere. The official end of the Walther Reign M2. And one genuine platform debut in the form of the EPIC VISION. Here’s what BSS 2026 revealed about where the industry is heading and who is actually pushing it forward.

Vector Air
Feb 195 min read


The British Shooting Show 2026: The Honest Insider Breakdown
Record-breaking attendance? Maybe. Record-breaking sales? Not quite. From Valentine’s weekend timing to ownership changes and exhibitor concerns, here’s the honest insider view of how the British Shooting Show 2026 really went—and what it could mean for 2027.

Vector Air
Feb 182 min read


British Shooting Show Week: What to Expect - Temporary Changes to Opening Hours & Order Processing
Next week our opening hours and order processing will change while we attend the British Shooting Show. The shop will be closed on select days, online orders won’t be processed, and Click & Collect is strongly advised before then. If you’re planning a visit, now’s the time. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid surprises.

Vector Air
Feb 34 min read


Vector Air Named Top 10 Global Partner for Vector Optics
Vector Air has just been named one of the top 10 partners worldwide for Vector Optics! From humble beginnings as a three-person team to becoming the main UK importer, we’ve helped test, launch, and sell some of the most popular scopes in the country. To celebrate, get 20% off Vector Optics products with code PARTNER, plus £15 off mounts.

Vector Air
Jan 273 min read


Welcome to 2026 (Please Keep Your Wallets Inside the Ride)
2026 is already shaping up to be a year of cautious spending, smarter choices, and budget options punching well above their weight. With buying habits shifting, show season stress kicking in, new brands landing, and our kits evolving into value-driven Packages, here’s a look at what’s changing and why it matters.

Vector Air
Jan 223 min read


Christmas Opening Hours, Cut Off Dates and Other Festive Realities
It is officially the season of last-minute panic buying, so here are our Christmas opening hours and delivery cut-off dates in plain English. Gun delivery deadlines, final shipping dates, opening hours and when we are very much closed are all covered. Read this before trusting a courier, planning an RFD transfer or turning up on Christmas Eve expecting miracles.

Vector Air
Dec 13, 20253 min read


May Staff Picks: From Tactical Toys to Long-Range Tools
This month’s Staff Picks are a real mix—from high-end long-range optics like the DNT TheOne, to compact prismatics and fun tactical gear like the TC68 paintball marker. Karl’s all about the out-of-the-box performance of the EPIC TWO LITE, while Tee’s gone for the versatile Immersive Optics 5x30 Pro. As always, no fluff—just gear we genuinely rate. Curious? Take a look and see what our team is loving this May.

Vector Air
May 29, 20253 min read


IWA 2025 - Organising the Chaos
IWA2025 - Industry Updates

Vector Air
Mar 3, 20257 min read


The British Shooting Show 2025: The Aftermath
BSS2025 - The aftermath

Vector Air
Feb 20, 20255 min read


British Shooting Show 2025 – What to Expect from Vector Air
Vector Air will be at BSS 14-16 Feb! Closed Next Week - Reopens 19th. Plan ahead & see you at the show!

Vector Air
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Shop Closed until 21st November: Temporary Changes to Nottinghamshire Shop Availability
due to temporary staffing challenges, we need to make some adjustments to our Nottinghamshire shop's availability this week

Vector Air
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Why You May Encounter Log-In Errors and How to Navigate Through Them: A Message to Our Valued Members
Recently, many of our valued members have reported log-in errors on our site, leaving you unable to use your accounts as intended.

Vector Air
Oct 30, 20243 min read


📢 Important Notice: Service & Repairs Department Temporary Closure
We would like to inform our valued customers that our service department will be closed this week until the 13th. As a result, we will be...

Vector Air
Aug 4, 20241 min read


UPDATE - HSE Consultation on Lead Ammunition Restriction: Implications and Responses
Discover how the HSE's lead ammunition restriction consultation impacts you and the shooting industry. Join the conversation now!

Vector Air
Oct 14, 20232 min read


The Social Media Singularity: How You Can Help in Keeping the Shooting Industry Alive
Our journey started in lockdown amid rising costs. Today, we're a small, respected UK airgun retailer seeking your support.

Vector Air
Oct 13, 20236 min read


JTS - The name to look out for in Post-Traditional Air Rifles
Traditional Airgun Manufacturers better watch out for this one

Vector Air
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Laminate Stocks
Laminate stocks have fast become the go-to material for guns. This impressive material offers amazing rigidity whilst also being...

Vector Air
Dec 6, 20221 min read


Shipping Products to Vector Air for Repairs/Returns/Servicing/Transfers
How to send your items to vector air. Yes, seriously we have had to do this guide as all too often basic postage etiquette gets ignored.

Vector Air
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Payment Providers and Protection - Failed Payments
Failed payments when shopping on restricted sites

Vector Air
Aug 9, 20222 min read


The Lead Ban - Is alloy the future of Airguns?
Outline So by now I'm sure you have read about the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) review on lead use for ammunition. Currently the HSE...

Vector Air
May 14, 20224 min read
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