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Duncan Greaves named BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year
26 July 2024
This year’s BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year was presented to Duncan Greaves for his outstanding contribution and long-term service.
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BASC welcomes new training programme for firearms enquiry officers
25 July 2024
A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers which BASC helped to develop was launched at the College of Policing this week.
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Breed spotlight: Slovakian rough-haired pointer
24 July 2024
The Slovakian rough-haired pointer originated from Slovakia after the laws around hunting and farming were changed post-World War II.