Latest news
We deal extensively with national, regional and local media on a range of topics.
Dark Angel steps into the spotlight
A flat coated retriever Barney was crowned overall winner of BASC’s gamekeeper classes on Gundog Day at Crufts 2025.
Voting open in this year’s BASC Council elections
Voting is now open in the 2025 BASC Council elections, providing members with the opportunity to influence the Association’s future direction.
A triumph for BASC’s Legacy Sponsorship Programme
BASC-sponsored shooter Bethany Norton has kicked off 2025 in style by securing silver at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Competing at Crufts: what to expect
Heading to Crufts next week? Here’s all the information you need on what to expect from competing in BASC’s working gundog classes.
Five years on: sustaining the transition away from lead
Five years on, Terry Behan reflects on what has been achieved by the voluntary transition away from lead shot and single use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Government’s decision unnecessary and an erosion of civil liberties, says BASC
BASC has criticised the government’s decision to grant police automatic powers of entry into the homes of firearms certificate holders.
BASC raises serious concerns over misleading WWT film
BASC has expressed serious concerns over the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust releasing a misleading and factually inaccurate video.
New film profiles BASC’s work with the media
BASC’s latest film explores BASC’s work to build relationships with the media to ensure shooting’s voice is heard.
Conservation in action newsletter – February 2025
Read our latest update on BASC conservation projects, including how you, your shoot or club can get involved.
