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Home » Firearms » Firearms Courses » Shotgun safe shot – practical test
The BASC shotgun Safe Shot assessment has been designed to give you the chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation.
For example – one of the principal causes of accidental shootings is the failure to go over gates and fences safely. But how should you do it correctly, especially if you are on your own? This is one of the key practical elements of the Safe Shot award.
The Safe Shot assessment is not a training course – it was designed with the knowledgeable live quarry shooter in mind to give an overview of the correct use and management of a shotgun; however, a certificate is issued.
Since the scheme’s launch at the CLA Game Fair in 1998, many thousands of people have successfully taken the award and proudly wear their Safe Shot pin on their shooting attire.
There are two ways to be awarded BASC Safe Shot:
To be awarded the Safe Shot badge you must successfully complete the following:
If you have any difficulty finding details of your nearest Safe Shot assessor or event, please get in touch with the training and education department at 01244 573 018 or via email.
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This course includes detailed theory of rifle shooting in the area and discipline involved, followed by time spent in the field simulating lamping situations.
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