Key issues
Science matters
BASC monitors scientific journals and environmental, policy and political alerts for the results of studies of relevance to shooting and conservation. This webpage has a list of papers published in July 2018.
BASC backs shoot standards scheme
BASC met to discuss British Game Alliance initiative.
‘Glorious Twelfth’ blunder is unlucky for Chris Packham, says BASC
BBC presenter launches attack on grouse shooting a day too early.
BASC join rural groups in welcoming hen harrier success
England enjoys most successful breeding season for more than a decade.
BASC seeks clarity on outcome of NRW shooting review
BASC will challenge environment minister’s late intervention.
BASC NI raises licensing concerns
BASC meets Auditor General’s office to discuss trade and member complaints.
BASC tells government how land management for shooting prevents wildfires
BASC writes to Environment Secretary to highlight research on uplands.
BASC publishes latest review of firearms licensing
UK’s largest shooting organisation says licensing continues to be ‘postcode lottery’.
BASC meets minister for talks on Offensive Weapons Bill
BASC welcomes ‘constructive engagement’ with government.
BASC challenges Merseyside Police ‘spot checks’
BASC writes to Chief Constable to raise concerns about unannounced visits.