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Failures in firearms licensing highlighted in Commons debate
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has called for urgent reform after firearms licensing failures were exposed in a House of Commons debate.
Sensible delay to Scottish muirburn licensing rollout
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing.
Home Office firearms licensing statistics highlight need for urgent reform
BASC has responded to the latest Home Office figures on firearm and shotgun certificates by renewing its call for urgent and systemic reform of the UK’s firearms licensing framework.
BASC welcomes government announcement on sound moderators
Following years of lobbying, BASC has welcomed the Government’s decision to remove the licensing requirement for sound moderators.
Scottish Conservative Conference: ‘become true allies of rural Scotland’, says BASC
BASC urged MSPs to show a strong political voice for rural Scotland at last week’s Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party Conference.
UK’s largest upland education initiative gears up for 2025
Let’s Learn Moor, which runs from 23 June – 4 July, will see children from more than 70 schools visit upland locations across the north of England.
Win a Stoke Edith shoot day by taking part in GunsOnPegs Census 2025
By taking part in the 2025 GunsOnPegs Census, you’ll have the chance to win two pegs on a 150-bird day at the spectacular Stoke Edith shoot in Herefordshire.
Reassurances given but work still to do following policing minister meeting
The Home Office minister responsible for firearms licensing last week addressed a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on shooting and conservation.
Wash wildfowling clubs recognised for their conservation work
Wildfowling clubs on the Wash have been praised for their commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship.