Antique firearm laws will address 100 years of uncertainty, says BASC
BASC welcomes plans to enshrine definition of ‘antique firearm’ in law.
BASC challenges “illegal” medical fees in Lincolnshire
BASC asks Home Office to reconvene medical evidence working group.
BASC welcomes Lincolnshire Police launch of online licensing system
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Lincolnshire Police that it plans to go live with an online licensing system before the end of the year.
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 September 2017.
Proposals to change firearm laws not supported by evidence, says BASC
The UK’s largest shooting organisation believes there is a lack of evidence to support further regulation.
Government minister supports shooting community
Defra minister highlights shooting’s role in economic and environmental sustainability.
BASC seeks clarification ahead of public consultation
UK’s largest shooting organisation demands evidence-led response to knife and firearm proposals.
BASC update on sporting rates in Scotland
BASC offers appeals advice to members.
BASC appoints new chief executive
Life-long fieldsports enthusiast Ian Bell will lead UK’s largest shooting organisation.
BASC urges Welsh government to promote shooting sports in schools
BASC focuses on shooting’s health benefits in consultation response.