Martin Parker, former chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms.
Martin Parker appointed as head of firearms at BASC Read more...
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban Read more...
Read the joint statement issued in response to the NGDA’s announcement regarding lead-free supply chains from 1 July 2022.
Shooting group responds to NGDA statement Read more...
Read our full response to the announcement of a two-year UK REACH review of the use of lead ammunition.
UK REACH lead ammunition review announced Read more...
This is a five-year transition not a one-year solution, says BASC.
An update on the five-year transition towards sustainable ammunition Read more...
Restrictions on lead ammunition production in the EU could have an impact on UK trade and the voluntary transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting.
European lead ammunition ban proposed Read more...
BASC is working hard against overly restrictive lead ammunition proposals.
BASC fights EU lead ammunition restrictions Read more...
In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.
Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection Read more...
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