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BASC welcomes sound moderator reform as it comes into force
Sound moderators are removed from firearms licensing controls today as section 44 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 comes into force across England, Wales and Scotland.
Let’s Learn Moor turns ten
Over the next two weeks, 2,500 children from 70 schools will attend events held across the north of England as part of the tenth anniversary of Let’s Learn Moor.
Bumper entry as BASC backs Usk Valley Working Test
More than 78 dogs and handlers competed at the BASC-sponsored Usk Valley AV Retriever Working Test at Clytha Park Estate.
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 recently addressed the APPG for Shooting and Conservation, 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.