Both Barrels: the state of firearms licensing
Bill Harriman is back with his Both Barrels column, this time focusing Gloucestershire police’s decision to cease processing grants.
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Political affairs
NatureScot Species Licensing Review – make your voice heard
BASC is asking all members in Scotland to complete the NatureScot Species Licensing Review questionnaire before closing date on 20 November.
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Gloucestershire Constabulary suspends certificate grants
BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants.
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Importance of rural voices being heard highlighted at Conservative conference
“It’s a complex picture and it is important that you are listened to”, said Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Barclay MP at BASC’s Conservative rural reception.
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Defra minister recognises ‘really important role’ of BASC
Speaking at the Labour Party conference Rural Reception, Minister Daniel Zeichner recognised the important role of BASC.
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EFRA committee chair calls for close engagement with BASC and rural communities
Speaking at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton yesterday, Alistair Carmichael MP highlighted the importance of shooting to rural Britain.
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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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BASC seeks meeting with new Environment Secretary
BASC has requested a meeting with Steve Reed MP to discuss his commitment to support sustainable shooting.
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BASC responds to general election result
BASC has issued the following statement in response to the result of the general election yesterday, 4 July.
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Election 2024: what do the party manifestoes say about shooting?
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman reviews political party manifestoes and urges everyone to contact their parliamentary candidates before 4 July.
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