BASC has criticised the government’s decision to grant police automatic powers of entry into the homes of firearms certificate holders.
Government’s decision unnecessary and an erosion of civil liberties, says BASC Read more...
On the day the new fees came into effect, only seven of 42 constabularies had guaranteed the funds would go towards improving firearms licensing.
Government’s justification for firearms fees increase ‘bogus’, says BASC Read more...
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has launched a new guide to support firearms certificate holders experiencing poor mental health.
New guide promotes firearms safety and mental health awareness Read more...
BASC is working to gather information on the shooting community’s experiences of firearms licensing in England, Scotland and Wales.
Take our short survey on firearms licensing in your area Read more...
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.
Top-venting blank firing gun amnesty Read more...
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.
Do your bit in the fight for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees Read more...
The proposed increases to firearms licensing fees damage the countryside. You can help by writing to your MP.
Write to your MP on firearms licensing fee increases Read more...
BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC Read more...
BASC has warned that the government’s decision to significantly increase firearms licensing fees poses a threat to rural livelihoods.
Rural livelihoods at risk due to firearms fees hike, says BASC Read more...
BASC has condemned the government’s decision to increase firearms licensing fees to full-cost recovery without fixing the inefficiencies undermining the current system.
BASC condemns proposed firearms fees hike as a threat to public safety Read more...
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