If you possess or are transferring the ownership of deactivated firearms, you are no longer required to notify the police.
BASC welcomes removal of deactivated firearms notification requirement Read more...
BASC has criticised Natural England after it announced further restrictions on the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges near protected sites in England for the 2026 season.
BASC criticises Natural England restrictions weeks after High Court ruling Read more...
Read our answers to frequently asked questions about the planned lead ammunition legislation and what it means for shotgun, rifle and airgun shooters.
Lead ammunition restrictions – your questions answered Read more...
A yellow Labrador from Wales shone on Gundog Day to take top honours in BASC’s gamekeeper classes at Crufts 2026.
“Gentle giant” Clyde steals the show at Crufts Read more...
The Government has confirmed when restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales.
Government confirms timeline for lead ammunition restrictions Read more...
Voting is now open in the 2026 BASC Council elections, giving you the opportunity to influence the future direction of the association.
Have your say in this year’s BASC Council elections Read more...
BASC is inviting gamekeepers to join our new online northern and southern conferences this March.
BASC launches new online gamekeeper conferences Read more...
BASC and the GTA have urged the Home Office to scrap proposals to license knife sellers, warning the measures won’t tackle knife crime and burden legitimate retailers.
BASC and GTA oppose knife sale licensing proposals Read more...
BASC has described proposals to reform the law on sound moderators as a step in the right direction, ending variations and reducing firearms licensing workload.
Sound moderator reform moves forward Read more...
BASC has cleared the first hurdle in the legislative stage of its judicial review claim against Natural England. but what happens next?
BASC judicial review against Natural England – what comes next? Read more...
