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Latest Home Office figures demonstrate the need for firearms licensing reform, says BASC
BASC has renewed its call for the creation of a single firearms licensing authority to remove the ‘postcode lottery’ for certificate holders in England and Wales.
BASC at The Game Fair 2026
BASC is gearing up for another major presence at The Game Fair, with an expanded stand, interactive experiences and expert-led demonstrations.
BASC experts brief parliamentarians on deer management and sustainable shooting
BASC addressed the APPG for Shooting and Conservation this week, providing updates on key issues affecting sustainable shooting in the UK.
A quintessentially Scottish Game Fair
If you’ve never experienced the Scottish Game Fair before, check out our preview for a few reasons why you should make your way to Scone Palace on 3-5 July this year.
MP sees conservation in action during BASC Wales visit
BASC welcomed David Chadwick MP to a shoot within his constituency to showcase the estate’s work to benefit biodiversity, conservation and local communities.
Rural mental health focus for pioneering police partnership
The new Scottish partnership involving a host of organisations, including BASC, aims to raise awareness of health and wellbeing in relation to firearms licensing.
Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 implementation begins
The Scottish Government has confirmed the first steps towards implementing the Natural Environment Act, following the legislation receiving Royal Assent earlier this year.
Help gather evidence on grey squirrel bark stripping
UK Squirrel Accord’s UK-wide survey assesses the damage caused to trees and woodlands by non-native grey squirrels. Here is why you should take part too.Â
Placing shooting at the heart of Scotland’s living heritage
BASC Scotland has made submissions for the inclusion of Scottish wildfowling and gamekeeping in the Scottish living heritage inventory.