History

Solid foundations were formed in 1983 at “The Gunmakers Company”, the London livery company founded by Royal Charter in 1637 to regulate the safety and quality of firearms manufacture.

Serving as Assistant Proof Master the role involved Proof-test firing, examining and officially Proof-marking every type of firearm made, repaired, altered or imported into the United Kingdom. This environment demanded the highest standards of precision, responsibility and weapons safety.

Further professional weapons experience was gained through the British Army. Qualified range conducting officer, overseas defence related projects, lecturing and examining for City & Guilds armoury technician courses.

Feature film green-shoots began with Harrison Ford’s “Patriot Games”, supplying covert fibre-optic camera equipment with on-set technical advice. This initial collaboration led to the supply of armoury equipment and specialist personnel for a growing number of productions.

Today TADL support productions across the globe, working alongside some of the most recognised names in the industry and contributing to major international motion pictures. At the same time, we continue to value the creativity and challenges of independent filmmaking, by regularly assisting low-budget productions, student projects and offering work experience for the future generation.

The TADL credits list provides information on a few of our film credits, but there’s also a countless number of uncredited projects for TV dramas, sitcoms, adverts, theatre and opera performances.