Media
The press office represents shooting and BASC in the media – from Newsnight to your local newspaper we work to achieve balanced, accurate and common-sense reporting on the lawful ownership and use of firearms. We also promote the positive economic, environmental and social aspects of shooting. Join BASC and help us to protect and promote your sport.
BASC Media Department enquiries: 01244 573052 email
Media Dept, BASC, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham, LL120HL
The press office represents shooting and BASC in the media – from Newsnight to your local newspaper we work to achieve balanced, accurate and common-sense reporting on the lawful ownership and use of firearms. We also promote the positive economic, environmental and social aspects of shooting. Join BASC and help us to protect and promote your sport. Here you can find the very latest BASC press releases, contacts, background media briefings and interview opportunities.
For further information, journalists are welcome to call the press office during office hours on 01244 573052 or outside office hours on 07917 008336. To find out more about our Political Affairs department click here.
Welsh environment minister’s letter to BASC ‘not good enough’
Claim in letter that NRW’s decision would have a minimal impact on the wider shooting industry in Wales “ill-informed”.
BASC launches its 2018 Advent competition
Fabulous prizes up for grabs.
BASC writes to national newspapers to clarify .50 cal facts
Confusion between civilian target rifles and military weapons.
Government pulls .50 calibre ban for further consultation
BASC and other shooting organisations have welcomed amendments tabled by the government to the Offensive Weapons Bill.
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