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Amnesty announced for Bruni top venting blank firing pistols
The Home Office has determined that certain makes of top venting blank firing pistols are readily converted to fire bulleted ammunition, and thus are prohibited weapons.
BASC delivers specialist training to Cumbria police firearms licensing team
More than 20 members of Cumbria constabulary’s firearms licensing team attended a recent awareness day run by BASC.
BASC files Judicial Review claim against Natural England
BASC has submitted a Judicial Review claim to the High Court over NE’s handling of the licensing regime for the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges.
Report calls for bigger role for shooting in nature recovery
A new BASC report highlights shooting’s role in meeting nature recovery targets and outlines plans to enhance its contribution.
Win two days’ guided wildfowling at Lindisfarne
Enter the BASC Lindisfarne raffle draw for an opportunity to win two days’ guided wildfowling for you and a friend at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve.
Meet the 2025 BASC Legacy and BASC Wildlife Fund David Gray Scholarship winners
Four students have been selected to receive funding from BASC’s scholarship programmes for 2025.
BASC spring gun draw winner announced
BASC is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 spring gun draw was Mr Melvyn Bowers from Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Grouse shooting delivers for Scotland, but muirburn rules risk gains
BASC marks the start of Scotland’s grouse season by celebrating its benefits and warning that muirburn rules could threaten moorland management.
Changes to firearms licensing application process will not enhance public safety, says BASC
BASC says the Home Office is tinkering around the edges with firearms licensing without enhancing public safety.