Following a third consecutive day of thaw conditions, the call for voluntary restraint in the shooting of waterfowl in Scotland has been lifted.
Call for voluntary restraint lifted in Scotland Read more...
Join BASC’s free webinar on 11 February for updates and advice regarding gamebird releasing on or near Special Protection Areas in England.
Register for free BASC webinar on gamebird releasing on protected sites Read more...
A new National Audit Office report which confirms many of the concerns BASC has raised about Natural England’s regulatory approach and the urgent need for reform.
BASC backs NAO report’s call to reform Natural England Read more...
A damning report into firearms licensing failures across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire has cemented BASC’s concerns about under-resourced police firearms licensing units.
Damning report exposes firearms licensing failures in Beds, Cambs and Herts Read more...
Due to the widespread severe weather, BASC is calling for people who shoot in Scotland to exercise restraint, wherever it is needed, in the shooting of ducks, geese and waders, including reared mallard.
Five top or side-venting blank firers manufactured in Italy by Bruni have been classed as readily convertible and are now illegal to own.
Home Office amnesty for banned Bruni top or side-venting blank firing pistols Read more...
The Stalking Show returns on 11-12 April and BASC is proud to support the event as its official partner for the next three years.
BASC joins forces with The Stalking Show as official partner Read more...
The Government has issued a response to the petition against proposals to merge shotgun and firearms licensing, signed by more than 100,000 people.
BASC statement on government response to firearms licensing petition Read more...
With much of the UK still experiencing prolonged cold conditions, we outline how the severe weather protocol for waterfowl shooting operates.
Severe weather and waterfowl shooting – what you need to know Read more...
The window is now open for you to nominate someone you think deserves recognition as part of BASC’s Honours and Awards 2026.
Nominations open for BASC Honours and Awards 2026 Read more...
