Our Team

Peter Stratton - Proprietor

“ Left school at 18 and went to work for my dad (Jack) at Turners. I spent time in the workshop and on the shop floor selling. I learnt most of what one would call 'journeyman repairs' and learnt to restock shotguns.

After trapping at the shooting school for about five years and listening to my father's patient teaching in the art of shooting, he surprised me one day by telling me to take the next client. This put me in panic mode but I did what he asked and from then on I took over the teaching at the shooting school, which in those days was one of the very few in the country.

I developed my own style of teaching and began to shoot clays competitively. I soon began to win competitions regularly, winning the Berkshire & Oxfordshire Sporting Championships, ultimately finishing Runner-Up in the British Open at sporting, 4th in the European Championships and 10th in the World F.I.T.A.S.C.

I was then asked to manage the Great Britain FITASC team in the absence of Bob Armistead, the manager who was sadly killed in an aircraft accident. I did the managers job and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge. During my management Great Britain were undefeated and were first on the podium in every event.

I gave up serious clay shooting in 1984 when I took over the running of Gosbrook Rd shop, after I split from the partnership with my brother. ”

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Phil Barford - Shop Manager

“Some of you may remember me from four years ago when I worked for Turner's as a sales assistant, now I am back as the new Shop Manager.

Thomas Turner Gunmaker is an old established company and I am proud to be helping to get us to get back on track providing impartial advice and fulfilling customer's needs.

If you have any questions (how ever silly you think they are) please don't hesitate to ask, if we can help you, we will.

We are increasing stock levels and using some new suppliers so come in and tell us what you want and have a look round.

We look forward to seeing you.”

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Paul Dyer - Senior Sales Assistant

“ I am the oldest serving member of the Thomas Turner Team and a passionate shooter. I enjoy hunting with both rifles and shotguns but I now shoot mostly at night with a rimfire rifle and a lamp.

I have worked for Thomas Turners for about four years and I have shooting knowledge from before so you can rely on my advice as it is based on practical experience.”

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