BASC media
BASC’s media team are responsible for representing shooting and the organisation to the press. We also work to inform, educate and entertain BASC members and non-members through a range of channels.
What we do
Our media team work alongside BASC regional representatives and subject-matter experts to provide informed commentary and interviews on key issues, for both national and local media outlets.
Find out more about what we do below and how we are constantly striving to support shooting, our members and the rural communities by giving them a voice.
If you have a story or potential feature, please email media@basc.org.uk – we would love to hear from you.
For journalist enquiries, contact our press office during office hours on 01244 573 052, or outside office hours on 07970 096 554.
Latest BASC features
Sign the petition
Conor O’Gorman encourages people to sign a petition against changes to shotgun licensing rules and to keep sending letters to MPs.
Firearms consultation: Why contacting your MP matters
BASC is urging more people to write to their MP while we await a consultation on changes to shotgun licensing rules.
Finding my feet on the foreshore
BASC Council member Lydia Castellano reflects on her first wildfowling trip and pays tribute to the people who made it memorable.
What does BASC stand for?
The latest news from BASC
Gamebird release restrictions dropped in latest stage of Natural Environment Bill
Attempts to restrict or licence gamebird release in Scotland have been dropped during the latest stage of the Natural Environment Bill.
BASC at Crufts 2026: Meet the judges
BASC is delighted to announce that Raymond Holt, Jeremy Organ and Megan Fox will judge BASC’s working gundog classes at Crufts 2026.
Last chance to nominate for Eat Game Awards 2026
Eat Game Award nominations close on 14 December, giving you just over a week to put forward the chefs, producers and businesses who champion game on the plate.