BASC News
Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection
In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.
Firearms licensing league table – where does your force rank?
BASC has published the results of its third annual review of firearms licensing performance.
No more red tape needed on gamebird releasing, BASC to tell Defra
BASC is an evidence and science-led organisation hence we will be engaging fully with the review.
Open letter to Defra as hunting trophies consultation closes
BASC has been at the forefront of the discussion to ensure shooting and conservation in this country is not damaged by any decisions made.
A soluble solution?
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
The view from afar
Our friends from overseas provide an insight into how hunters in their countries have adapted to using non-lead ammunition.
A joint statement on the future of shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting
Together we wish to see an end to both lead and single-use plastics in ammunition used by those taking all live quarry with shotguns within five years.
Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility of move away from lead ammunition
Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement
Environment minister welcomes new lead position.