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BASC Fighting Fund helps member win costs against Kent Police
A BASC member has won costs against Kent Police thanks to financial support from BASC’s Fighting Fund.
Together, we are stronger
Following this year’s AGM, BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron explains the vital role of the Association’s membership in the challenges ahead.
BASC’s educational iceberg
BASC is appealing to gamekeepers, shoot managers and shooting businesses to assist with the development of a new gamekeeping and wildlife management qualification.
BASC AGM 2024
BASC’s AGM took place on 18 May and saw two BASC members elected to our governing Council.
Promising woodcock numbers show self-regulation in shooting works
A study carried out by BASC and the University of Exeter into the UK’s resident woodcock population has heralded positive results.
Cumbria police on track to reduce backlog
A commitment to tackle firearms licensing delays has been reinforced at a follow-up meeting between BASC and Cumbria police.
What the PCC election results mean for firearms licensing
BASC set out to establish elected Police and Crime Commissioners’ views on shooting, and what the results mean for the future of firearms licensing.
BASC welcomes West Mercia decision to keep paper applications
BASC has welcomed clarification from West Mercia Police that paper submissions for firearms and shotgun certificates will continue to be accepted.
BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police
BASC is writing to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only.
