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BASC sponsorship scheme for competitive shooters is now open
The BASC Legacy Sponsorship programme supports young people keen to pursue competitive clay/target shooting.
Additional resources for firearms licensing in Cumbria following BASC meeting
The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals.
BASC’s Best in the Field Clay Shoot returns for 2024
BASC’s Best In The Field Clay Shoot returns to Sporting Targets in Bedfordshire this year, bringing you a clay competition with a difference.
BASC chief executive presents new award to Gleneagles coaches
A new partnership between BASC and the Gleneagles Hotel has seen professional shotgun coaches presented with awards for excellence in their field.
Defra reviewing GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk
Defra has announced that GL45, which governs the release of gamebirds on or around certain Special Protection Areas in England, is currently being reviewed.
BASC and Natural England talk wildfowling
Since the start of 2024, BASC has organised three Introduction to Wildfowling workshops for Natural England staff.
Project Titanium
BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, provides an update on Project Titanium, which seeks to identify evidence of domestic violence by potential certificate holders.
Game in the kitchen
BASC regional officer Matt Dutton updates on his team’s work to educate future chefs about the benefits of using wild game as an ingredient.
Askham Bryan students set to benefit from Manx Game Preservation Society donation
The Manx Game Preservation Society has made a donation to Askham Bryan College to fund the delivery of land-based professional qualifications, coordinated by BASC.
