European Arms Collectors

Working for the preservation of our common European Heritage since 1993.

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From Europe to Australia: A Familiar Pattern

December 18, 2025
Uncategorized
Ten years ago today, on 18 November 2015, the European Commission published its infamous proposal to revise the EU Firearms Directive, an initiative that sought to penalise law-abiding firearm owners for crimes committed by terrorists and failures within law-enforcement agencies. Presented as an urgent response to the Paris terrorist attacks just one week earlier, the proposal was framed as essential for public safety. In reality, these measures had been in preparation long before. The tragedy merely provided the “perfect storm” to advance sweeping gun bans at a moment when public emotion was high an…
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Arms & Heritage symposium – France

November 9, 2024
France
The French delegates of FESAC, representing the Union Française des Amateurs d’Armes (UFA), organized the “Arms & Heritage” symposium on November 9 in Paris, France. This remarkable event brought together leading figures from the French arms community, including manufacturers, gunsmiths, museums, athletes, experts, law enforcement officials, and representatives from shooting and hunting federations, among others.European FESAC delegates also took part in this unprecedented gathering, making it a truly international occasion. (left to right) Ann PETRONI (Malta) – Stephen PETRONI (FESAC Chairma…
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From Europe to Australia: A Familiar Pattern

December 18, 2025
Uncategorized
Ten years ago today, on 18 November 2015, the European Commission published its infamous proposal to revise the EU Firearms Directive, an initiative that sought to penalise law-abiding firearm owners for crimes committed by terrorists and failures within law-enforcement agencies. Presented as an urgent response to the Paris terrorist attacks just one week earlier, the proposal was framed as essential for public safety. In reality, these measures had been in preparation long before. The tragedy merely provided the “perfect storm” to advance sweeping gun bans at a moment when public emotion was high an…
Read More

Arms & Heritage symposium – France

November 9, 2024
France
The French delegates of FESAC, representing the Union Française des Amateurs d’Armes (UFA), organized the “Arms & Heritage” symposium on November 9 in Paris, France. This remarkable event brought together leading figures from the French arms community, including manufacturers, gunsmiths, museums, athletes, experts, law enforcement officials, and representatives from shooting and hunting federations, among others.European FESAC delegates also took part in this unprecedented gathering, making it a truly international occasion. (left to right) Ann PETRONI (Malta) – Stephen PETRONI (FESAC Chairma…
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By having representatives of your country at FESAC, you will help to have an impact on EU regulations, promote and protect arms collection, and work for the preservation of our rich historical and cultural heritage.

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EU Countries

25

Arms Collector Societies

40

Delegates and observers

300000

Collectors in Europe

Why collecting arms is important ?

The conservation and collection of arms play a crucial role in preserving our rich historical heritage. A lot of cultural domains and activities are tied to the evolution of weaponry through the ages. European arms collectors are allowing future generations to connect with and understand the evolution of military strategies, artistic craftsmanship, engineering, and the social and political contexts that shaped our world.

Engineering

Museums

History

Reenactment

Heritage

Military vehicles

Collection

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