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
43 forces, one failing system: The good and the bad of the HMICFRS report
Bill Harriman discusses the HMICFRS’ call for a single firearms licensing authority and why other recommendations in its report are being firmly rejected.
Two months to fight for the future of shooting
A call for evidence on every aspect of game shooting in England has launched and your input is crucial, urges BASC’s Conor O’Gorman.
Ponsonby Farms: a grey partridge recovery story
A farm has seen spring pair counts rise from 17 to 159 in under a decade, through habitat creation, insect-friendly farming and targeted predator control.
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The latest news from BASC
Conservation in action newsletter – Autumn 2026
Read our latest update on BASC conservation projects, including how you, your shoot or club can get involved.
Reform pledges support for shooting at BASC rural reception
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice backed field sports as rural Britain’s “bedrock” at a joint BASC–Angling Trust rural reception.
Judge slams “bullying” tactics – as BASC’s High Court ruling stands
Mr Justice Ritchie confirmed his original judgment stands, refusing Natural England permission for an appeal, and that the original ruling now takes effect immediately.