Dear GTA Member

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Batley on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

John was director of the GTA between 1997 and 2018 and dedicated much of his life and career to shooting.

His funeral will take place at Saint Bartholomew‘s Church, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY, at 1 pm on Wednesday 23 September.

A full obituary will follow.

Stephen Jolly, Chief Executive The Gun Trade Association