Pigeon shooting expert Will Garfit introduces the art of shooting over decoys. The woodpigeon is the UK's number one agricultural pest and causes millions of pounds of damage to agricultural crops every year.
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BASC welcomes police text message scheme
BASC is welcoming Thames Valley Police becoming the first force in the country to pilot a new text alert system for firearms and shotgun certificate applicants.
BASC Scotland welcomes tail docking decision
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision on tail shortening.
BASC welcomes farming and environment priorities in Queen’s Speech
BASC has welcomed the fact that farming and the environment have been identified as priorities in the Queen’s Speech.
New face in BASC game and deer team
BASC’s game and deer team has welcomed James Sutcliffe as a new deer officer.
BASC at the Royal Welsh Show
BASC will be at the Royal Welsh Show 2017, promoting shooting and conservation.
BASC and Countryman Fairs getting set for Lowther Show
BASC will have a presence at Countryman Fairs’ Lowther Show, which will be held at Lowther Castle near Penrith, Cumbria, on 12th and 13th August.
BASC bites – a monthly snap-shot of our work
We received 2,947 membership telephone enquiries and 849 requests for advice to our firearms helpline during May – just part of the work we do.
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BASC white paper: Extending the duration of firearm and shotgun certificates
Q&A – Latest proposals for European Firearms Directive
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Upcoming training courses
Jul 2017
| 01 Jul | Shotgun Safety Officer Course - Glenwherry Estate, Co Antrim Glenwherry Hill Farm, Glenhead Road, Ballymena |
| 08 Jul | Pre DSC1 course - Catton Park, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire Catton Hall, Catton Park, Walton on Trent |
| 08 Jul | Pre DSC1 course - Greenfields, Sherborne, Dorset Greenfields, Middlemarsh, Sherborne |
| 15 Jul | Young Shots Introduction to Woodpigeon Shooting - Marlborough, Wilts, SW Marlborough, Wiltshire, Marlborough, Marlborough |
Upcoming events
Jun 2017
| 25 Jun | Royal Isle of Wight County Show - Isle of Wight Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society showground, Northwood, Isle of Wight |
| 28 Jun - 29 Jun | Royal Norfolk Show Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Norwich |
Jul 2017
| 01 Jul - 02 Jul | Chudleys Scurry League @ Costwold Show, Cirencester, SW The Cotswold Show, Cirencester Park, Cirencester |
| 01 Jul | Femmes Fatales Hertfordshire Ladies Clay Day Atkin Grant & Lang, Windmill Road, Markyate |