BASC celebrates record number of female members

BASC vice chair Claire Sadler, the first woman to hold the position and figurehead of BASC’s Women in Shooting initiative, welcomed the milestone. She said: “A key focus of Women in Shooting is to encourage more women to take up shooting and to support them along their journey of progression by creating a community, lifestyle and knowledge hub that promotes best practice.

“I believe the rise in female participation is also linked to greater awareness of where our food comes from. Many women are taking up both rifle and shotgun shooting to develop the skills needed to source their own meat.

“BASC has an unwavering commitment to supporting women in shooting, at every level and across every discipline. While there has already been tremendous progress, there remains huge untapped potential. From the outside shooting can appear male-dominated, but by increasing visibility and relatability for women, we can continue to redress the balance.”

Curtis Mossop, BASC’s head of education and outreach, said: “We are delighted to see more women taking up shooting. Through our education and outreach programmes, we aim to give women the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in the sport. These initiatives encourage participation and help build a supportive community where everyone can learn and progress.”

The announcement highlights BASC’s commitment to making shooting and fieldsports accessible, welcoming and inclusive. Our tailored programmes aim to encourage more women and young people to get involved – find out more here.