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Nick takes .410 World Championship title for a fifth time

Nick Beavis has been crowned the winner of this year’s BASC .410 World Championships, chalking up a fifth win in the competition.

Enter the BASC .410 World Championships

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Entries are open for this year’s .410 World Championships, sponsored by BASC, taking place at Dovey Valley Shooting Ground on 1 October.

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Join us for the Best In The Field Clay Shoot

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BASC’s inaugural Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, with targets set to replicate live quarry shooting.

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In honour of International Women’s Day, we share Georgina Roberts’ story and vision to help increase female participation in shooting sports.

Lead ammunition consultation to launch 6 May

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The Heath and Safety Executive will launch a public consultation on proposed restrictions for lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.

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