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.
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The latest news from BASC
PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC
BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
BASC welcomes government support for sustainable grouse shooting
BASC has welcomed the Government’s robust response to a petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
Rural livelihoods at risk due to firearms fees hike, says BASC
BASC has warned that the government’s decision to significantly increase firearms licensing fees poses a threat to rural livelihoods.
