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UK firearms licensing is a postcode lottery
BASC has published its 2020 firearms licensing league table, highlighting a stark lack of consistency across police forces in England and Wales.
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Firearms licensing issues raised with PCC candidates
BASC’s political team have contacted all PCC candidates in the run up to 6 May elections, highlighting the current lack of consistency across UK police forces around firearms licensing.
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Both Barrels – Bill of Rights
Bill Harriman dispels the belief that the Bill of Rights 1689 offers salvation and a safeguard for the private ownership of firearms in the UK.
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Antique Firearms Regulations 2021: What you need to know
The Antique Firearms Regulations 2021 becomes law on 22nd March 2021. Check whether your firearm qualifies as an antique and read our guidance on what you should do next.
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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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BASC publishes detailed response to Home Office firearms proposals
Government consultation deals with areas of interest including miniature rifle ranges, large calibre rifles, airguns and ammunition.
- Offbeat
Home Office firearms consultation explained
Bill Harriman outlines BASC’s key arguments and work for the latest Home Office consultation on firearms.
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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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Antique firearms law change will bring clarity, says BASC
Legal clarity on definition of the term “antique firearm” follows years of lobbying by BASC.