A HSE consultation on the outdoor use of lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales revises previous proposals, removing restrictions on the use of lead airgun pellets.
New HSE consultation launched on lead ammunition Read more...
BASC is urging members to familiarise themselves with the new Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 when undertaking fox and rabbit control with dogs.
Hunting with Dogs Act now law in Scotland Read more...
The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.
What you need to know about the Firearms Act 2023 Read more...
Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.
BASC meets with four police firearms licensing teams Read more...
Defra advice leaves gamekeepers and shoot managers at risk of criminal charges.
BASC accuses Defra of issuing illegal advice Read more...
Jobs will be lost, the rural economy will suffer and hands-on conservation projects overseen by the shoots will cease.
United Utilities decision a travesty for conservation, says BASC Read more...
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament Read more...
BASC’s research team are working with the University of Exeter to look into the changes in game bags over time.
Do you have game cards or game books to share? Read more...
BASC has submitted its response to the “most important firearms licensing consultation in 35 years”.
Changes to firearms legislation must be evidence-based, BASC tells Home Office Read more...
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited BASC’s headquarters yesterday in her new role as Patron of the association.
The Princess Royal visits BASC headquarters in Rossett Read more...
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