“Gentle giant” Clyde steals the show at Crufts
A yellow Labrador from Wales shone on Gundog Day to take top honours in BASC’s gamekeeper classes at Crufts 2026.
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Government confirms timeline for lead ammunition restrictions
The Government has confirmed when restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales.
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Have your say in this year’s BASC Council elections
Voting is now open in the 2026 BASC Council elections, giving you the opportunity to influence the future direction of the association.
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BASC launches new online gamekeeper conferences
BASC is inviting gamekeepers to join our new online northern and southern conferences this March.
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BASC and GTA oppose knife sale licensing proposals
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.
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Sound moderator reform moves forward
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.
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BASC judicial review against Natural England – what comes next?
BASC has cleared the first hurdle in the legislative stage of its judicial review claim against Natural England. but what happens next?
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MPs oppose plans to change shotgun licensing rules
During the debate, not a single MP spoke in favour of merging shotgun and firearms licensing, delivering clear and decisive opposition to the proposals.
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New streamlined night shooting licence released by Natural England
BASC has welcomed the release of Natural England’s new deer night licence, CL55.
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High Court green lights BASC judicial review against NE
The High Court has granted BASC permission on all grounds to proceed with its Judicial Review challenge against Natural England.
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