Firearms licensing during
coronavirus outbreak
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.
Medical involvement in firearms licensing
A number of police forces in England and Wales have breached Home Office guidance by imposing mandatory GP screening for all applications for shotgun, firearm and explosives certificates.
News
BASC launches campaign against age restrictions for airgun use
Campaign against airgun restrictions launched by BASC as Home Office push forward with firearms safety consultation.
BASC publishes detailed response to Home Office firearms proposals
Government consultation deals with areas of interest including miniature rifle ranges, large calibre rifles, airguns and ammunition.
Home Office firearms consultation explained
Bill Harriman outlines BASC’s key arguments and work for the latest Home Office consultation on firearms.
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.