BASC Coaches
The BASC training and education team want to encourage people at all levels to develop their skills so that they can enjoy their sport across all shooting disciplines.
“I have just got back from a shoot where I had 50 clays from different stands and hit 75 per cent of them – my highest score to date by far. Because of this I would recommend anyone who is starting out – or who is unable to increase their hit rate – to go for proper coaching. Like me, I am sure you will see your scores improve. So thanks to coach Mike and thanks BASC.”
BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year
BASC Coaching Lines
BASC Coaching Lines return to game fairs and county shows around the country throughout 2022. Ever-popular, these events see our expert team of shotgun coaches will on hand to offer lessons for every level of shooter. Each lesson includes:
- Gun fit
- Eye dominance check
- Stance and style
- Shooting fault analysis
- Rectification
- Advice to novice and experienced participants
The cost will be £20 for adults and £15 for 16 and under. BASC members will be entitled to a £5 discount on production of a valid membership card.
The BASC Shotgun Safe Shot Assessment will also be on offer at each show. The assessment provides a chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation. Safe Shot takes about 20 minutes and costs only £20.
| 2020 | EVENT | REGION |
| 17 & 18 APR | Kelmarsh Country Show Car Park 1, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, CV8 2LZ | Central |
| 7 & 8 MAY | Northern Shooting Show Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ | North |
| 28 & 29 MAY | Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN | South East |
| 4 JUN | Kenilworth Show Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, CV8 2LG | Central |
| 29 – 31 JUL | The Scottish Game Fair Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD | Scotland |
| 29 – 31 JUL | Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, BN49 5NJ | Central |
| 17 – 18 AUG | Weston Park Country Fair Weston Park, Shropshire, TF11 8LE | Central |
BASC Airgun Lines
The list of events has been updated for the 2020 season where our BASC Airgun Instructors will be on hand to offer introductions to airgun shooting for Novices and allow more experienced shots to try a BSA air rifle.
Each session includes
- Basic safety instruction
- Rifle handling
- Basic shooting position
- Instruction and fault finding
- Technique
- 10 shots
This experience costs £3 for 10 shots, be aware height restrictions are in place.
| 2020 | EVENT | REGION |
| 17 & 18 APR | Kelmarsh Country Show Car Park 1, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, CV8 2LZ | Central |
| 28 & 29 MAY | Highclere Country Show Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN | South East |
| 24 & 25 MAY | Midland Counties Show Arena UK, Allington, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2EF | East Midlands |
| 18 – 21 JUL | Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Bulith Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY | Wales |
| 29 – 31 JUL | The Game Fair Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, BN49 5NJ | Central |
| TBC | Pembrokeshire Show County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BW | Wales |