
Meet the Council
BASC is governed by an elected council and any full member of the association can be nominated, and if selected will serve for five years, with a maximum of two terms.
Get information on the legal shooting season for mammals and birds in the UK.
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Comprehensive information and advice from our specialist firearms team.
Everything you need to know about shotgun, rifle and airgun ammunition.
Find our up-to-date information, advice and links to government resources.
Everything you need to know on firearms law and licensing.
All the latest news and advice on general licences and how they affect you.
As the UK’s largest shooting organisation, we promote sustainable shooting practices, offer comprehensive advice, training and education programmes, implement wide-ranging conservation initiatives and safeguard the interests of shooting at Westminster, in the devolved parliaments and in Brussels.Â
For more than 100 years, our organisation has served the shooting community, on the ground, in the media and at parliament protecting our sport and the wildlife habitats we are all intrinsically connected to and responsible for. Â
BASC represents shooting sports in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and has eight regional teams across the UK, providing expert local knowledge and support when you need it most.
Our headquarters are at Marford Mill in Rossett near Wrexham.
BASC is governed by an elected council and any full member of the association can be nominated, and if selected will serve for five years, with a maximum of two terms.
BASC Council plays a key role in the running of BASC and protection of shooting.