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New guide promotes firearms safety and mental health awareness
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has launched a new guide to support firearms certificate holders experiencing poor mental health.
Book tickets for the BASC National Wildfowling Conference
Tickets are on sale for BASC’s National Wildfowling Conference, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC, on 29 March 2025.
Take our short survey on firearms licensing in your area
BASC is working to gather information on the shooting community’s experiences of firearms licensing in England, Scotland and Wales.
Top-venting blank firing gun amnesty
The amnesty for top-venting blank firing guns, being held due to the increased use of converted guns of this type in crime, runs from 3-28 February.
Do your bit in the fight for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees
Writing to your MP is top of the list in terms of what you can you do to assist BASC and other rural organisations fighting for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees.
BASC welcomes changes to deer season proposal in Scotland
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to halt its proposed changes to the female deer management season.
Habitat and predator management are of equal importance for curlew recovery
BASC demonstrated its commitment to curlew recovery as part of a Gylfinir Cymru (Curlew Wales) delegation that met with Huw Irranca-Davies.
Write to your MP on firearms licensing fee increases
The proposed increases to firearms licensing fees damage the countryside. You can help by writing to your MP.
PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC
BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
