Princess Royal visits leading British arms distributor
- Last updated: 10/12/2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Viking Arms, a leading British firearms supplier.
During the visit to North Yorkshire, The Princess Royal officially opened Viking Arms’ new warehouse facility, toured the company’s state-of-the-art facilities, and met with staff members.
Throughout the visit, The Princess Royal met staff from various departments, discussing Viking Arms’ dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the UK defence and sporting industries.
Viking Arms operates in two key divisions: Defence and Sporting. Since the company’s foundation, Viking Arms has grown into one of the UK’s leading distributors of firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories.
During the visit, The Princess Royal spoke to Andy Norris, Viking’s Head of Sporting Sales, about the vital role of gamekeeping and wildlife conservation in the UK countryside and also explored the latest Leupold rifle scopes.
Andy Norris shared: “It was an honour to host Her Royal Highness. Her deep passion for the countryside and her extensive knowledge of wildlife management and conservation were evident throughout the visit. Her insights made the day truly memorable.”