Game Shooting
BASC launches new GSC1 course for novice shots
BASC has launched a GSC1 course aimed at the novice shot to improve success in the field and provide an accessible route into game shooting.
Offbeat
Eye dominance
Ever wonder why you miss a shot? It could be down to eye dominance. BASC’s training and education officer Jane Hatton explains more.
Conservation
Taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution
BASC’s head of conservation Caroline Bedell discusses why taking a zero tolerance stance on raptor persecution is imperative for the future of shooting.
Offbeat
Education is key to a stronger future for shooting
Newton Rigg College is a campus in Penrith, which is part of Askham Bryan College. The game and wildlife department there is currently celebrating its 25th year of operations and I was delighted to be invited to experience first-hand what life is like for the game and wildlife students.
Airgunning
The importance of rifle fit
As we all know, getting a gun that fits properly will help your shooting in leaps and bounds. However, when it comes to rifles, we often neglect this important aspect which can lead to some bad habits creeping in that will affect your accurate shooting.
Offbeat
Giving people the chance to shoot
BASC’s most advanced shooting simulator has had a busy 2019. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, it has provided educational enjoyment to dozens of shows and events.
Featured News
Shoot for the future with BASC and GWCT
People can improve both their shooting and shoot management skills at a course run by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). A Shooting for the Future course will be held at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire on 8th and 9th Read more…
Airgunning
BASC seeks airgun coaches
More people are being asked to come forward to train as airgun coaches under a new coaching award run by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). David Ilsley from BASC said: “The award is not about teaching you how to shoot, it’s about Read more…