The Health and Safety Executive has extended its lead ammunition restriction process by six months to assess all 2,759 consultation responses.
BASC responds to HSE lead ammunition restriction extension Read more...
The shooting community leads by example on woodcock conservation, undertaking research, habitat creation, predator control and a precautionary voluntary restraint.
Woodcock season to be discussed in Parliament Read more...
The new set of interim General Licences announced by DAERA will run from 1 January 2023 until the end of February 2023.
Significant changes to Northern Ireland General Licences Read more...
BASC Scotland strongly opposes recommendations for changes to firearms licensing in Scotland.
BASC Scotland raises concerns over firearms licensing Read more...
Read our update on general licences in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2023.
General Licences 2023 Read more...
As a result of the improved weather conditions, BASC has lifted its call for restraint in the shooting of waterfowl in the UK.
BASC lifts call for restraint on shooting waterfowl across UK Read more...
BASC is urging Defra to engage better with the shooting sector following the publication of a risk assessment in relation to the release of pheasants and Avian Influenza.
BASC calls for better Defra engagement on Avian Influenza risk Read more...
BASC has condemned an incident in the Yorkshire Dales where a nest of hen harrier chicks is suspected of being deliberately destroyed by human activity.
BASC condemns Yorkshire Dales nest incident Read more...
Due to the widespread severe weather BASC is calling for all shooters to exercise restraint in the shooting of ducks, geese and waders including reared mallard.
BASC calls for voluntary restraint due to severe weather Read more...
The European Commission is considering changes to EU rules which would impact the trade of eggs and birds from areas hit by avian influenza (AI).
BASC urges caution over possible changes to EU trade rules Read more...
