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BASC challenges Merseyside Police change in firearms licensing policy
Force has stated that applications must be accompanied by a GP’s letter.
BASC sponsors atlas in a bid to boost wigeon breeding chances
BASC has pledged 5,000 euros towards the latest edition of the European Breeding Bird Atlas.
BASC publishes latest review of firearms licensing
UK’s largest shooting organisation says licensing continues to be ‘postcode lottery’.
BASC Council election results
The results of the elections for three national seats on BASC Council were announced at the AGM on Saturday 9 June.
BASC meets minister for talks on Offensive Weapons Bill
BASC welcomes ‘constructive engagement’ with government.
Science matters
BASC monitors scientific journals and environmental, policy and political alerts for the results of studies of relevance to shooting and conservation. This webpage has a list of papers published in May 2018.
Young Shots introductory day in Dorset
BASC South West will host a Young Shots introductory day to give youngsters an introduction to the world of shooting and country sports.
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Upcoming training courses
June 2018
| 22 Jun 2018 - 25 Jun 2018 | Deer Stalking Certificate 1 - Essex Shooting School, Epping, Essex **Fully Booked** Essex Shooting School, Woodside, Thornwood Nr Epping |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Pre DSC1 Course - BASC South West, Cullompton, Devon**Fully Booked** BASC South West Office, Unit 1D/E Dulford Business Park, Dulford, Cullompton |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Shotgun Safety Officer Course - BASC SW, Cullompton, Devon ** Fully booked ** BASC South West Office, Unit 1D/E Dulford Business Park, Dulford, Cullompton |
| 28 Jun 2018 | Introduction to Woodpigeon - BASC South West, Cullompton, Devon BASC South West Office, Unit 1D/E Dulford Business Park, Dulford, Cullompton |
Upcoming events
June 2018
| 24 Jun 2018 | Young Shots Introduction Day - Shaftesbury, Dorset SW Youngsters Introduction to Country Sports Day, Shaftesbury, Dorset |
| 27 Jun 2018 - 28 Jun 2018 | Royal Norfolk Show Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Norwich |
| 28 Jun 2018 | Talking Stalking evening The Cohannon Inn, 212 Ballynakilly Road, Dungannon |
| 29 Jun 2018 | Air Rifle Masterclass with Mat Manning - Nr Wells, Somerset, SW Mendip Shooting Ground, Park Farm, Wells |