Firearms
BASC is the only UK shooting organisation with a dedicated Firearms Team which can deal with all aspects of firearms ownership whether it be legislative, technical or practical. That’s why you should join BASC today.
The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS) urge shooting community to stay safe. Those who own firearms and use them for work or leisure activity are being reminded to take steps to prevent themselves becoming vulnerable to criminals. Click here for further details
Certificate Renewals
To help renew your certificates in time we recommend that you get your renewal applications to the police at least twelve weeks before the expiry of your certificate. Should you receive a police renewal reminder letter prior to twelve weeks, you should adhere to the guidance in the letter to obtain your renewal.
Latest news
Check your security arrangements, BASC urges game farmers
Post claiming to show a map of game farms has been published on Facebook.
Firearms licensing – where does your force rank?
The performance tables take into account firearm (FAC) and shotgun (SGC) certificate grants and renewals, coterminous renewals and variations.
No viable alternative land uses for Scotland’s grouse moors, says BASC
Landscape provided by grouse shooting “sustains wildlife diversity and provides opportunities for ecotourism”.
Events & Training Courses
March 2019
| 26 Mar 2019 | Shotgun Safety Officer Course - Cambridge Gun Club, Cottenham **Fully Booked** |
| Cambridge Gun Club, Chear Fen Farm, Cottenham |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Pre DSC1 - Thirlmere, Keswick, Cumbria **Fully Booked** |
| Thirlmere Recreation Hall, Thirlmere, Keswick |
| 28 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 | Deer Stalking Certificate 1 - Target Sport Centre, Charmouth, Dorset |
| The Tunnel Target Sports Centre, The Tunnel, Charmouth |