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GTA strategic direction comes from its Council. Day-to-day activity is provided by the Chief Executive and his team.
Meet your Council
The Council is made up of experienced professionals from across the gun trade, providing strategic oversight and informed representation for the Association and its members.
Oskar Waktare
Chairman
Sam MacArthur
Finance and Policy Committee
Edward King
Finance and Policy Committee
Gary Lamburn
Honorary Treasurer
Paul James
Managing Director, Gamebore Cartridge Co Ltd
Claire West
Managing Director/Owner, Air Arms
Simon Barr
CEO, TWS Group
Sean O’Driscoll
Managing Director, John Rothery Wholesale
Rebecca Draper
Company Director, Drapers Gun Centre
Nick Doherty
Leading Firearms Barrister, Legal Counsel to the GTA
John Henderson
General Manager, Holland & Holland
Alex Levett-Scrivener
Director, Shooting Star
Meet The GTA Staff
The Association’s staff manage day-to-day operations, member support, and the delivery of services on behalf of the association.
Stephen Jolly
Chief Executive
Paul Green
Technical Director
Elaine Gallen
Operations Manager
Our team works hard for you
Experienced leadership, focused on protecting and promoting the trade
The Gun Trade Association is governed by a Council drawn from across the gun trade, bringing practical experience, sector knowledge, and strategic oversight to the organisation. Together, they ensure the Association remains focused on its core purpose: representing members’ interests and safeguarding the future of the trade.
Working alongside the Council, the Association’s staff deliver day-to-day operations, member support, and engagement with external bodies. Their role is to translate policy, regulation, and industry developments into clear guidance and effective action for members.
This combination of experienced governance and professional operational delivery allows the GTA to respond decisively to regulatory and legislative change, maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and provide consistent, credible support to the businesses it represents.
