Martin Parker, former chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms.
Martin Parker appointed as head of firearms at BASC Read more...
BASC has pledged to work with the newly-elected Scottish Government to ensure shooting’s interests continue to be fully represented in Holyrood.
BASC pledges to work constructively with new Scottish Government Read more...
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban Read more...
Following intervention from BASC, Defra has included scientific research as a licensable aspect of the new burning regulations in England.
Changes to Defra burning regulations accepted Read more...
The RSPB have used the recent wildfire in Northern Ireland’s Mourne mountains as a platform to call for a ban on controlled burning.
BASC accuses RSPB of exploiting Northern Ireland wildfire Read more...
A major new survey by BASC has found that three-quarters of respondents have taken additional precautions to protect their dogs from theft over the past year.
Measuring the impact of dog theft Read more...
After 10 years at the helm, BASC’s Glynn Evans has stepped down as chair of the England and Wales Poaching Priority Delivery Group.
Glynn Evans steps down as PPDG chair Read more...
The Wildlife Habitat Charitable Trust has awarded a £75k grant to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust to help combat the curlew crisis in Southern England.
Southern curlew crisis aided by WHCT grant Read more...
BASC has published its 2020 firearms licensing league table, highlighting a stark lack of consistency across police forces in England and Wales.
UK firearms licensing is a postcode lottery Read more...
BASC has launched an online election platform to allow members to make direct contact with their local parliamentary candidates ahead of the Senedd elections on 6 May.
Senedd election platform amplifies shooting’s voice Read more...
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