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Share the facts on grouse shooting ahead of Westminster debate
Read our summary of the key facts you need to know – and share – ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on driven grouse shooting.
A week down, a week to go for Let’s Learn Moor 2025
This year’s Let’s Learn Moor events are well underway, with hundreds of children taking part in moorland management activities.
BASC gets shooting’s message across at the Royal Highland Show
BASC Scotland maintained a strong presence at the 2025 Royal Highland Show, getting shooting’s message across to visitors of all ages.
BASC issues statement in response to RSPB hen harrier report
BASC, alongside other rural organisations, is a signatory to a zero-tolerance declaration on the illegal killing of birds of prey.
BASC Northern Ireland women’s shooting day a fantastic success
The BASC Northern Ireland team hosted a successful women’s shooting day at Sperrin Sporting Ranges, Draperstown.
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.
