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
NEW May 2017 – National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) issues good practice guidance to Registered Firearms Dealers. Click here for further details.
NEW May 2017 – Click here to read about changes to UK firearms law brought by the Policing and Crime Act 2017
NEW March 2017 – Click here to read about change to come from the EU Firearms Directive
Latest department publications
Click here to read the latest firearms licensing & policy news
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
Thomson the latest company to shoot down Packham campaign
UK’s largest holiday company demands Ethical Consumer group takes down its logo
Wildflowers set to bloom, thanks to BASC
BASC gives away enough seeds to plant more than 6,000 square metres of wildflower meadow.
BASC and CA unite to condemn Chris Packham’s high street campaign
Leading companies distance themselves from anti-shooting campaign.
Events & Training Courses
Aug 2017
| 17 Aug - 20 Aug | DSC1 course - Chippenham Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire |
| Chippenham Park, Chippenham, Ely |
| 19 Aug | Pre DSC1 course - Ulverston, Cumbria **Fully Booked** |
| Graythwaite Estate, Ulverston, Cumbria |
| 20 Aug | Seafood Supper – West Mersea Oyster Bar |
| West Mersea Oyster Bar, Coast Road, West Mersea |