BASC chief executive Ian Bell met with Environment Secretary Steve Barclay MP recently to discuss the issues facing shooting.
Government support for sustainable shooting reaffirmed at BASC meeting Read more...
Conor O’Gorman looks at some of the battles ahead for BASC and how we can all get more involved in the fight to protect and promote shooting.
The big issues ahead Read more...
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Labour party wants a ‘respectful relationship’ with the countryside.
Labour support for sustainable shooting highlighted at party conference Read more...
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting during her speech at the Conservative Autumn Conference this week.
Thérèse Coffey gives keynote speech at BASC rural reception Read more...
The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.
What you need to know about the Firearms Act 2023 Read more...
BASC jointly hosted a rural reception with the Angling Trust, for the Liberal Democrats, where they highlighted the key issue of gamebird releasing.
Open dialogue with rural Britain is vital ahead of the General Election Read more...
Virginia Crosbie MP attended the Welsh Game Fair to show her support for her rural constituents, hundreds of whom are BASC members.
BASC welcomes Virginia Crosbie MP to Welsh Game Fair Read more...
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament Read more...
BASC highlighted significant flaws in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
BASC engaged in scrutiny of Scottish grouse Bill Read more...
The current direction of travel is wholly damaging to the Welsh countryside and rural Wales.
Call to action issued following Minister’s anti-shooting comments Read more...
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