Training courses
BASC training courses help to promote and protect shooting and related activities by establishing and maintaining high standards through training, education and best practice.
Advanced airgun hunter
This course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of airgun hunting techniques.
Air rifle safe shot theory testÂ
This free course gives you the chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge to use air rifles confidently and safely.
Airgun club safety officer
This course gives you the knowledge and skills required to undertake the task of Safety Officer.
Airgun instructor
This course will equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of a basic airgun instructor.
Basic metallic cartridge reloading – England and WalesÂ
Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading.
Basic metallic cartridge reloading – Northern IrelandÂ
Providing you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading.
Become a shotgun coach
Ever thought about becoming a shotgun coach? Perhaps this is the year you can turn that ambition into reality?
Carcass handling and butchery
This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to undertake home butchery of a deer carcass.
Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1)
The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1)Â is designed for the shooter who has recently taken up stalking and is seeking further advice and guidance.
Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1) assessment-only day
The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1) is designed for shooters who have recently taken up stalking and are seeking further knowledge and guidance.
Deer Stalking Certificate 2 (DSC2)
The DSC2 qualification is not obtained via a course but instead a portfolio of evidence that the candidate will gather together and submit for formal assessment.
Emergency first aid at work
This course is both theory and practical based and is realistic and relevant, and aimed at the shooting community.
Firearms awareness trainingÂ
Looking to start rifle, air rifle or shotgun shooting? Our firearms awareness courses offer a comprehensive introduction to your chosen discipline(s).
Firearms Courses
We run a range of courses to help not only newcomers but also experienced shooters to improve their knowledge and skills.
Game shooter certificate
If you have recently taken up game shooting or are looking forward to your first shoot day, this is the course for you.
GSC1 online course and practical session
The BASC Game Shooter Certificate online course is designed for anybody who wants to improve their knowledge of game shooting.
Intermediate deer course
This course is designed as a step between DSC1 and DSC2 to advance and prepare students wishing to undertake the DSC2.
Introduction to woodpigeon shooting
Designed to give you all the practical and theory knowledge to confidently and competently get started with shooting woodpigeon.
LANTRA -Level 2 Loading: Single/Double Gunning – Safety, Theory and Practice
A Level 2 course which required candidates already to be confident and competent handling shotguns.
Mink and grey squirrel trapping and dispatch course
The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with a more in-depth knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required for the trapping and dispatching of mink or grey squirrel.
Pest and predator night shooting certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to demonstrate that practitioners in the field pest and predator night shooting have the skills and knowledge to cull safely, humanely and legally at night.
Pre Deer Stalking Certificate
This course will equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required for the DSC1.
Rifle safe shot – theory testÂ
The free test gives you with a chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge on how to use shotguns confidently and safely, in a field-based situation.
Shotgun coach award
The BASC shotgun coach award will enable you to offer a service of practical shooting advice and tuition.
Shotgun coach award foundation dayÂ
This one-day course is a prerequisite for those wishing to proceed to our shotgun coach award.
Shotgun safe shot – practical testÂ
The BASC shotgun safe shot assessment has been designed to give you the chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation.
Shotgun safe shot – theory test Â
The free test provides you with a chance to demonstrate you have the knowledge on how to use shotguns confidently and safely in the field.
Shotgun safety officers course
Aimed at equipping you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to identify and manage issues pertaining to safety on a clay pigeon shoot.
Small game meat hygieneÂ
This one-day course will ensure that shooters can meet the requirements regarding the sale and supply of game.
Wild boar certificateÂ
This course is designed for the sportsman or woman as part of their ongoing commitment to humane and responsible hunting of wild boar.
Zookeeper firearms course
This course is offered as a bespoke service to zoos and safari parks, which can be tailored to meet specific needs.
