BASC medical panels
The new statutory guidance published by the government on 20 October made medical verification for all certificate applicants mandatory.
About Firearms
BASC is the only UK shooting organisation with a dedicated firearms team which can deal with all aspects of firearms ownership whether it be legislative, technical or practical. That’s why you should join BASC today.
Department telephone: 01244 573010
Department fax: 01244 573 013 or email
For explosives legal advice: email
Please quote your membership number when you email or speak to a member of the team.
Home Office Statutory Guidance – Q and A
BASC has provided answers to the questions that may arise as a result of the publication of new statutory guidance for firearms licensing.
Certificate renewal flow chart
BASC flow chart – firearm or shotgun certificate renewals.
News
Fighting your corner on firearms
Gareth Dockerty discusses the legal support available to BASC members to contest firearms cases.
7th November 2023
Have you had your certificate backdated?
If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.
18th October 2023
What you need to know about the Firearms Act 2023
The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.
3rd October 2023
The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS) urges shooting community to stay safe.
Those who own firearms and use them for work or leisure activity are being reminded to take steps to prevent themselves becoming vulnerable to criminals.
