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Lead ammunition consultation to launch 6 May
The Heath and Safety Executive will launch a public consultation on proposed restrictions for lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.
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BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
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BASC launches campaign against age restrictions for airgun use
Campaign against airgun restrictions launched by BASC as Home Office push forward with firearms safety consultation.
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Young Shot, Thomas Bristow, speaks out over proposed airgun restrictions
Young shot Thomas Bristow raises his significant concern over the government’s proposal to restrict the use of airguns for under-18s.
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Government launch new firearms consultation
The consultation deals with several areas of interest including miniature rifle ranges, large calibre rifles, air weapons and ammunition.
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How to create an air rifle range in your garden
What does it take to make the perfect range in your garden, BASC experts discuss.
- Offbeat
The importance of rifle fit
As we all know, getting a gun that fits properly will help your shooting in leaps and bounds. However, when it comes to rifles, we often neglect this important aspect which can lead to some bad habits creeping in that will affect your accurate shooting.
- Offbeat
Using airguns as part of squirrel conservation
JDJ Braithwaite reports on the role of modern thermal imaging technology and its use when coupled with airgun hunting methods for the humane removal of grey squirrels from our woodlands. He talks about his experience and the issues he faces in his local town, Lakeland.
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BASC supports common-sense amendments to Scotland’s airgun licensing Bill
Politicians urged by BASC to consider and support a series of proposed common-sense amendments to the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill
