
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.
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BASC is back on the road this weekend at the Highclere Show, which is the perfect start to the half-term holidays.
The show, at Highclere Castle in Berkshire, takes place on 28 and 29 May, and you can be there with us.
As well as the BASC stand manned by a team of experts on hand to talk all things sustainable ammunition, general licenses and conservation, there are also plenty activities for you to get involved in.
There will be a full portfolio of gundog events, hosted by our gundog team, with some great prizes up for grabs for those working dogs who love a bit of a challenge.
The gundog scurries, sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial and Sporting Saint, are open to all, from the highly experience to the complete novices – see all the rules here. There will be prizes worth over £1,000 up for grabs on both days of the show, as well as a chance to qualify for the prestigious Grand Final at the Weston Park Country Fair this September.
As always, our focus is on you and your shooting. You can have a go at both airgun and shotgun shooting and get expert coaching from our team.
BASC-accredited shotgun coaches will be giving coaching lessons throughout the two days on the coaching line.
You can book your places here.
16 and under
Members: £10
Non-members: £15
Adults
Members: £15
Non-members: £20
*The fee includes the cost of cartridges, clay targets, eye and ear protection, the loan of a shotgun and a shooting vest.
If you have your own shotgun with you at the fair and are experiencing problems with gun fit, please come and chat with our coaches.
You can also try airgun shooting under the expert tuition of qualified coaches on the BASC airgun coaching stand.
Pre-booked tickets are now off sale but you can still pay on the day. Click here to find out more about the pricing.
BASC is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 spring gun draw was Mr Melvyn Bowers from Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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