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
Shall I opt out? GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)
From 1 July 2021, NHS Digital will make 55 million patient records available to research bodies and other third parties. Should you opt out?
Martin Parker appointed as head of firearms at BASC
Martin Parker, former chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms.
UK firearms licensing is a postcode lottery
BASC has published its 2020 firearms licensing league table, highlighting a stark lack of consistency across police forces in England and Wales.
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.