THREE GENERATIONS RETURN TO THE UAE
A Legacy Continued at ADIHEX 2025
For two decades, VO Vapen has returned to the United Arab Emirates, forging bonds of tradition, craftsmanship, and friendship.
At ADIHEX 2025, three generations – the Master, the Gunsmith, and the Apprentice – will stand together, carrying forward a living legacy of artistry and passion for the gunmaking craft.
Following two decades of journeys, friendships, and collaborations in the United Arab Emirates, VO Vapen now presents the UAE Edition 2025. Born from this enduring bond, it is a contemporary hunting rifle deeply rooted in the company’s long history of craftsmanship and precision. Tradition and innovation intertwine: carbon and metal in smooth balance, offering extraordinary stability and handling. More than a rifle, it is a refined expression of VO Vapen’s philosophy – a quiet salute to the courage, growth, and unity of the seven Emirates, brought together under one banner.
”The UAE holds a very special place in our story,” says Viggo Olsson, Master Gunsmith at VO Vapen. “For many years we have returned, inspired by the region’s traditions and hospitality. With this edition, and with three generations traveling together, we continue to honor both the craft we represent and the friends we have made here.”
The bespoke design of the UAE Edition 2025 reflects the colors of the national flag – red, white, and green on a carbon stock, balanced with black-finished steel. Every detail, from weight distribution to ergonomics, has been carefully considered to create a firearm that feels natural in the hand while remaining robust and reliable in the field. Built in the heart of Skåne, Sweden, at VO Faktori – the company’s home dedicated solely to the art of gunmaking – it is a meeting point of Swedish craftsmanship and Emirati spirit.
”Our connection to the region actually began in a magnificent way when H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, commissioned a bespoke ‘Big Five’ rifle collection from us in the early 2000s. Since then, we have returned frequently,” explains the Master Gunsmith.
At ADIHEX 2025, from August 30th to September 7th, visitors will have the rare opportunity to experience the UAE Edition firsthand – and to meet three generations of the Olsson family in person. It is an encounter not only with a rifle, but with a living tradition of craftsmanship passed from grandfather to son to grandson.