BASC medical panels
The new statutory guidance published by the government on 20 October made medical verification for all certificate applicants mandatory.
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Home Office Statutory Guidance – Q and A
BASC has provided answers to the questions that may arise as a result of the publication of new statutory guidance for firearms licensing.
About 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.
Department telephone: 01244 573 010
Department fax: 01244 573 013 or email
For explosives legal advice: email
Please quote your membership number when you email or speak to a member of the team.
News
Improvements made to firearms licensing service
Following pressure from BASC, MPs and press coverage, several police firearms licensing departments have started accepting grant applications again.
20th January 2022
Firearms licensing: what you need to know
With at least seven police licensing departments having suspended firearms and shotgun grant applications, read our advice on what to do if your licence is due for renewal.
5th January 2022
Allow more time for medical verification
BASC is advising members to contact their GP well in advance of firearms licence renewal dates, due to potential delays in the medical verification process.
15th December 2021
The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS) urges 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.