Latest news
Call for action on collapsing curlew population
BASC appeals to members ahead of World Curlew Day.
BASC instructs Queen’s Counsel to advise on medical checks
Instruction is in response to a statement issued by Lincolnshire Police.
Tell us about medical involvement issues, BASC urges members
Feedback from members will inform BASC’s opposition to proposed changes.
BASC statement on Home Office review of licensing fees
BASC urges Home Office to deal with inefficiencies in service.
Certificate renewal extension announced by Home Office
Eight week extension may be automatically granted to people applying to renew their shotgun or firearm certificate.
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 March 2018.
BASC statement on Lincolnshire Police medical checks policy
BASC seeking legal advice on Lincolnshire Police medical checks policy.
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Upcoming training courses
April 2018
| 26 Apr 2018 | Firearms Awareness Training (Rifle) - Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex Fittleworth Rifle Club, Lithersgate Common, Bedham Road |
| 27 Apr 2018 | Pre DSC1 Course - Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex **Fully Booked** Fittleworth Rifle Club, Lithersgate Common, Bedham Road |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Pre DSC1 Course - Bedale, North Yorkshire Snape Village Institute, Snape, Bedale |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Shooting For the Future – One day course not to be missed Allerton Visitor Centre, Loddington, Leicestershire |
Upcoming events
April 2018
| 24 Apr 2018 | Game Management Evening - Plumpton College - East Sussex Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Lewes |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Talking Stalking **CANCELLED** The Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool |
| 26 Apr 2018 | BASC Wales ‘Open Day’ CS Sporting, Unit 1 Town Gate Ind. Est, Ty Coch Way |
| 26 Apr 2018 | FULL -Talking Stalking Evening - Hartpury, Gloucs, SW Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Huntley |