BASC’s Conor O’Gorman reviews political party manifestoes and urges everyone to contact their parliamentary candidates before 4 July.
Election 2024: what do the party manifestoes say about shooting? Read more...
From 7 May, Royal Mail and Parcelforce will prohibit the carriage of some types of knives, but exclusions apply for hobbies and trades, says Conor O’Gorman.
Royal Mail and Parcelforce knife policy update Read more...
Conor O’Gorman looks at some of the battles ahead for BASC and how we can all get more involved in the fight to protect and promote shooting.
The big issues ahead Read more...
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals Read more...
Is the Financial Conduct Authority debanking review going to help shooting businesses? There’s some hope, as BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains….
Banks under pressure Read more...
Dr Conor O’Gorman discusses BASC’s challenge to a study part-funded by the RSPB and Wild Justice on lead shot in oven-ready pheasants.
Poor methodology undermines validity of game meat research Read more...
Future risk assessments for avian influenza and pheasant releasing must be based on facts and not fiction, says Dr Conor O’Gorman.
Avian influenza – don’t play politics with gamebird releasing Read more...
Will recent government strategies on food and deer management spark a boom in game meat consumption? Dr Conor O’Gorman reviews the proposals.
The European Ombudsman has recognised a case of maladministration in relation to access to evidence during last year’s EU lead ammunition restriction consultation.
FACE complaint successful on EU lead restriction consultation Read more...
The Heath and Safety Executive will launch a public consultation on proposed restrictions for lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.
Lead ammunition consultation to launch 6 May Read more...
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