Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has called for urgent reform after firearms licensing failures were exposed in a House of Commons debate.
Failures in firearms licensing highlighted in Commons debate Read more...
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing.
Sensible delay to Scottish muirburn licensing rollout Read more...
BASC has responded to the latest Home Office figures on firearm and shotgun certificates by renewing its call for urgent and systemic reform of the UK’s firearms licensing framework.
Home Office firearms licensing statistics highlight need for urgent reform Read more...
Following years of lobbying, BASC has welcomed the Government’s decision to remove the licensing requirement for sound moderators.
BASC welcomes government announcement on sound moderators Read more...
BASC urged MSPs to show a strong political voice for rural Scotland at last week’s Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party Conference.
Scottish Conservative Conference: ‘become true allies of rural Scotland’, says BASC Read more...
Let’s Learn Moor, which runs from 23 June – 4 July, will see children from more than 70 schools visit upland locations across the north of England.
UK’s largest upland education initiative gears up for 2025 Read more...
By taking part in the 2025 GunsOnPegs Census, you’ll have the chance to win two pegs on a 150-bird day at the spectacular Stoke Edith shoot in Herefordshire.
Win a Stoke Edith shoot day by taking part in GunsOnPegs Census 2025 Read more...
The Home Office minister responsible for firearms licensing last week addressed a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on shooting and conservation.
Reassurances given but work still to do following policing minister meeting Read more...
Wildfowling clubs on the Wash have been praised for their commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship.
Wash wildfowling clubs recognised for their conservation work Read more...
BASC has begun legal proceedings against Defra by issuing a Pre-Action Protocol letter regarding the decision not to reissue GL45 for 2025.
BASC initiates legal action against Defra over GL45 decision Read more...
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