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BASC condemns Crimestoppers campaign against law-abiding firearms owners
BASC has condemned a Crimestoppers campaign in Cumbria encouraging anonymous denunciations of lawful firearms holders.
Natural England adds new online form for GL43 reporting
Natural England has launched an online Defra form for GL43 reporting. Email submissions remain valid, and reports are due by 15 November.
Nominations open for BASC Council elections
If you have the vision to help steer the future of the UK’s largest shooting organisation, submit a nomination for the BASC Council elections.
Nominations now open for the 2026 Eat Game Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Eat Game Awards – have your say and celebrate those leading the way in bringing game from field to fork.
Win a William Powell shotgun worth £11,000 in BASC’s winter gun draw
BASC’s 2025 winter gun draw is now open, offering you the chance to win a William Powell Princeps over and under shotgun valued at £11,000.
Women in shooting take aim at partridge introduction day
BASC Wales’s introduction to partridge shooting event offered the chance for newcomers to game shooting to experience an unforgettable day in mid Wales.
BASC police training gathers pace across Wales
BASC Wales continues to support firearms licensing and rural crime teams, recently delivering training sessions to North Wales Police and Gwent Police.
Somerset’s Sarah-Jane receives BASC award for contribution to shooting
BASC member Sarah-Jane Longbottom was presented with a Special Presentation Award in recognition of her exceptional work to involve more women in shooting.
Deer training proposals risk leaving Scotland short of vital deer managers
BASC and NFU Scotland have warned that plans to introduce mandatory training under the Natural Environment Bill raise serious concerns for the future of Scottish deer management.