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
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Breed spotlight: Slovakian rough-haired pointer
The Slovakian rough-haired pointer originated from Slovakia after the laws around hunting and farming were changed post-World War II.
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Paris Olympics 2024: gunning for gold
Meet the six members of Team GB who will be aiming to bring home a medal in the shooting disciplines at the Paris Olympics.
![Pigeons in flight](https://basc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pigeon-flight-600x400-1.jpg)
The general licences explained
BASC’s Glynn Evans discusses the subject of general licences, answering common questions around their use.
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The latest news from BASC
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Duncan Greaves named BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year
This year’s BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year was presented to Duncan Greaves for his outstanding contribution and long-term service.
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BASC welcomes new training programme for firearms enquiry officers
A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers which BASC helped to develop was launched at the College of Policing this week.
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BASC builds relationships with Humberside and Cheshire PCCs
Meetings between BASC and the Police and Crime Commissioners of both Humberside and Cheshire police have yielded positive outcomes for licence holders.