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Firearms advice
Whether you are new to owning a firearm, or want more practical advice we’ve got you covered.
Firearms advice
Find out everything you need to know below. Whether you are new to owning a firearm, or want more specific advice, we’ve got you covered.
Essential information
Make sure you stay on the right side of the law by following our specialist firearms advice.
Improve your skills
- ST-2 Shooting Simulator
- Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading
- Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading - NI
- Loading for other people code of practice knowledge test
- Firearms Awareness course
- Shooting for the future
- Sporting Rifle Course - Small Game and Lamping
Latest firearms news
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BASC welcomes new training programme for firearms enquiry officers
25 July 2024
A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers which BASC helped to develop was launched at the College of Policing this week.
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BASC builds relationships with Humberside and Cheshire PCCs
23 July 2024
Meetings between BASC and the Police and Crime Commissioners of both Humberside and Cheshire police have yielded positive outcomes for licence holders.
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Important information for users of Pyrodex
10 July 2024
Pyrodex – a black powder substitute – has been reclassified. Read the implications here.