Message to the minister
19 November 2025
We share a letter sent by a BASC member to the Policing Minister on plans to consult on moving Section 2 certification (shotguns) to Section 1 (mostly rifles).
Experience more with BASC
From complimentary entry to The Game Fair to specialist courses, experience the benefits of BASC membership.
Experience more with BASC
From complimentary entry to The Game Fair to specialist courses, experience the benefits of BASC membership.
Specialist advice, political lobbying and exclusive member offers. Just some of the reasons you should join BASC today.
Shooting is worth £3.3 billion to the UK economy
Shooting supports up to 67,000 full-time jobs
Shooting contributes 15 million work days to conservationÂ
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The latest news from BASC
BASC announced as official partner of The Stalking Show
18 November 2025
BASC has agreed a new three-year partnership with The Stalking Show, which will be held at Staffordshire County Showground on 11-12 April 2026.
Food for thought: An expert’s advice on good game handling
17 November 2025
Nick Lister of Ox Close Fine Foods explains to BASC’s Julia Newman how to get game to the table in the best possible condition.