About John Ward

With 50 years in the gun trade John has an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience. His knowledge extends to both game and sporting guns making him one of the foremost experts when it comes to gun fitting and design.

As part of John's journey in the trade he has also been involved in the development of two Olympic gold medalists in clay shooting. As any professional coach will tell you "the pleasure of coaching is rewarding when you see individuals develop their skills and achieve their aspirations". 

In terms of personal recognition John has also featured in The Field (www.thefield.co.uk) Top Shots for the past 16 years. This honour shows John is an excellent shot and his talent is not just limited to the retail and manufacture of guns.

The aim of opening Northall Guns in Sussex was to offer a 'Try Before You Buy' service, located at the Northall Clay Pigeon Club (https:/northallcpc.co.uk) this facility will allow you to try the gun on a purpose-built clay range to ensure it is the right gun for you before making a purchase.

In April 2021, John was delighted to open his additional outlet 'Ray Ward Gunsmith'.  He is very passionate about getting back to his roots and is confident to be able to provide all customers, new and old, a wealth of knowledge and experience for all their shooting needs.