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Could you help shape the future of BASC?
Do you, or someone you know, have the passion and skills to make a real difference to shooting and conservation? Put yourself forward for election to BASC Council today.
Moving away from lead: the next stage
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has sent its final recommendations to the government on restriction proposals for lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales.
Olympic hopefuls awarded BASC Legacy Sponsorships
Two young competitive shooters, Courtney Palmer-Jones and Bethany Norton, have been selected as recipients of the BASC Legacy Sponsorship awards for 2024.
Scotland’s first licensed grouse shooting season comes to an end
This year’s grouse season in Scotland was the first with licensing in place. We debunk some of the myths which have emerged around the new licensing regime.
Gloucestershire firearms licensing: Encouraging signs, but work remains
Gloucestershire Constabulary has confirmed that its ongoing firearms licensing issues are being addressed, following a key meeting with BASC.
BASC continues to support Police Scotland through training
BASC hosted 20 members of Police Scotland’s firearms licensing team last week as part of our commitment to provide training for the force.
Gloucestershire firearms grant applications to resume after BASC pressure
Gloucestershire firearms licensing procedures have taken a significant step forward following sustained pressure from BASC.
BASC response to threatened ban on driven grouse shooting
BASC is urging supporters of sustainable shooting to take immediate action in response to a Wild Justice petition calling for a ban on grouse shooting.
Scottish secondary school students get stuck in to game
BASC Scotland director Peter Clark recently joined Tayside and Grampian Moorland Group coordinator Deirdre Falconer to showcase game to local school pupils.
