BASC delivers training for Police Scotland
BASC recently hosted ten firearms enquiry officers from Police Scotland as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force.
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Firearms
New legislation on zombie-style knives and machetes: what you need to know
Zombie-style knives and machetes will be added to the list of prohibited weapons under The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order.
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BASC’s work with Cumbria police leads to reduction in backlog
The force has announced that it has successfully cleared a backlog of 1,795 non-complex firearm applications.
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The Etoile walking stick gun
Walking stick guns have been around since the 1580s but they really blossomed in the 19th Century with the invention of the percussion cap.
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BASC welcomes new training programme for firearms enquiry officers
A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers which BASC helped to develop was launched at the College of Policing this week.
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BASC builds relationships with Humberside and Cheshire PCCs
Meetings between BASC and the Police and Crime Commissioners of both Humberside and Cheshire police have yielded positive outcomes for licence holders.
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Important information for users of Pyrodex
Pyrodex – a black powder substitute – has been reclassified. Read the implications here.
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Metropolitan Police trial new style certificates
Send your feedback on the Metropolitan Police’s trial of new A5-sized firearms and shotgun certificates.
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Cumbria police on track to reduce backlog
A commitment to tackle firearms licensing delays has been reinforced at a follow-up meeting between BASC and Cumbria police.
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BASC welcomes West Mercia decision to keep paper applications
BASC has welcomed clarification from West Mercia Police that paper submissions for firearms and shotgun certificates will continue to be accepted.
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