About Us

History and philosophy

The European Association of the Civil Commerce of Weapons (AECAC) was founded in 1992 and it is formed from numerous national associations representing the interests of gun and hunting small- and medium-sized enterprises and specialized shops from all over Europe.

AECAC has its seat in Brussels (Rue F. Pelletier 81) and is duly registered as a non-profit association according to Belgian Law.

Since its foundation, AECAC has actively participated in all the procedures of the European Commission policies in which gun trading is involved.

AECAC is currently the only representative at a European level of the gun trading retailers, in this capacity AECAC is being considered as a reputable stakeholder before all European Institutions.

Our principle target is to lower barriers that exist in the sector to small and medium-sized enterprises who are involved in gun and hunting trading. By supporting the free market we aim to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the European companies.

The EU has grown, reinforcing the role that the European institutions such as the European Commission play in order to create and change rules on a Europe-wide basis.

We cannot be complacent about these changes and we have to be proactive. We need to be strong, not only within our individual national borders but also internationally.

We need to be powerful in Europe and we must achieve an influential position. In our modern economical system we can only be respected if we are united and well organized.

AECAC’s official seat is in Brussels, Rue F. Pelletier 82, B-1030.

The Secretariat is currently based in Barcelona (Spain):
Plaza Bonanova 4, 1º-1ª, Barcelona 08022, Spain.

The position of AECAC president is currently held by Mr. Yves GOLLETY, who also currently holds the position of President of the French association of Gun Retailers “Chambre Syndicale Nationale des Armuriers”

The position of AECAC’s Vice-President is held by Mr. Helmut KREMSER, member of the Board of the German Gun retailers association, “Verband Deutscher Büchsenmacher und Waffenfachhändler e.V.”

The Secretary-General is Mr. Víctor FABREGAT, Secretary-General of the Spanish gun retailers association “Asociación de Armerías ACACE”.

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Structure

Members

Austria	Bundesinnung der Metalltechniker	Martin KRUSCHITZ	Schaumburgergasse 20/4 1040 Wien	T:+43 1 505 6950126 F:+43 1 25330339320	kohl@bigr2.at www.metalltechnik.at
Austria	(Non voting member) IWÖ - Interessengemeinschaft Liberales Waffenrecht in Österreich	Dr. Hermann GERIG	Postfach 108 A-1051 Wien		iwoe@iwoe.at www.iwoe.at
Belgium	Wapenunie – Union armes	Daniel BEETS President			www.unionarmes.be
		Nico DEMEYERE Secretary			info@wapenunie.be www.wapenunie.be
Cyprus	Cyprus Gundealers Association	Pambos HERACLIDES President	Pindarou Str. 23 1060 Nicosia	Tel:+357 22762301 Fax:+357 22762160
		Aggelos PITSILLIDES Secretary
Denmark	Danske Vabenhandlerere	François PARBST Vice-President	41, Borsholmvej 3000 Helsingor	Tel:+45 49765400 Fax:+45 49765420	michael@parbst.dk
Finland	Asekauppiaiden Liitto ry	Timo HUIKKALA President	PO BOX: PL 76 POST: 00101 Helsinki	Tel:+358 407079922 Fax:+358 406611050	toimisto@asekauppiaat.fi www.asekauppiaat.fi
France	Chambre Syndicale Nationale des Armuriers	Yves GOLLETY President	37, Rue Vivienne 75002 Paris	Tel:+33 142367983 Fax:+33 142361801	chambre.syndicale@armuriers.com info@armureriedelabourse.com www.syndicat-armuriers.com
Germany	Verband Deutscher Büchsenmacher und Waffenfachhändler e.V.	Jürgen TRIEBEL President
		Ingo MEINHARD Geschäftsführer	Gisselberger Str. 10 35037 Marburg	Tel:+49 6421161353 Fax:+49 642122312	www.vdb-waffen.de info@vdb-waffen.de
Greece	Panhellenic Association of Handcraftmen & Profesionals of Hunting Items	Michael KIRGIAS	7 Kratinou Street 105 51 Athens	Tel:+30 2103224102 Fax:+30 2103224102	www.peveke.gr info@kirgias.gr thiva@nafpliotisgroup.gr info@kalkantzakos.com mpete@otenet.gr touris@otenet.gr peveke@otenet.gr
Ireland	Irish Gun Dealers and S Chairmen Association	John BUTLER	Pepperstown, Ardee, Co. Louth	Tel:+353 872040085	johnbutler@ragriffinhawe.ie
		Tom KIRWAN Secretary
		John CARREYAN Chairman	Kilkenny, 82 HighStr.	Tel:+353 410562157 Fax:+353 4164068
Italy	ASSOARMIERI Associazione Commercianti Armi- Munizioni Caccia Pesca Sport	Antonio BANA President		Tel:+39 303463461 Fax:+39 303463429	www.assoarmieri.it assoarmieri@assoarmieri.it ab@studiobana.it
		E.F. ADINOLFI Vice-President	Via Brennero, 10 20052 Monza	Tel:+39 392300745 Fax:+39 392300028	adinolfi@adinolfi.com
Luxemburg	Association Luxembourgeoise des Armuriers et Négociants d'Armes	Paul FRAUENBERG	2 Circuit de la Foire Internationale L-1347 Luxembourg Kirchberg	Tel:+352 4245111 Fax:+352 424525
		Frank LENTZ Secretary	BP 1604 L-1016 Luxembourg		f.lentz@fda.lu
The Netherlands	Dutch Association of Weapon Dealers	Hans HOFFMAN President	Stakenbergweg 60 8075 RA Elspeet	Tel:+31 548512979 Fax:+31 577492210	www.wapenhandel.info secretariaat@wapenhandel.info
		Evert VAN RHEE Secretary
Spain	A.C.A.C.E. Asociación de Armerías ACAE	Agustín ALBERDI President			www.acacearmerias.com v.fabregat@fabregat-perulles-sales.com armeriaalberdi@terra.com
		Víctor FABREGAT Secretary-General	Plaza Bonanova 4, 1º-1ª E-08022 Barcelona	Tel:+34 932054231 Tel:+34 630929881 Fax:+34 934189535	v.fabregat@fabregat-perulles-sales.com
Sweden	Sveriges Vapenhandlareforening	Anders LINDSTROM Country Manager	SAKO Sweden P.O. Box 421 59 126 16 Stockholm Sweden	Tel:+46 87097881 Tel:+46 761132513 Fax:+46 87097889	anders.lindstrom@sako.se