For example – one of the principal causes of accidental shootings is the failure to get over gates and fences safely. But how should you do it safely, especially if you are on your own? This is one of the key practical elements in the Safe Shot award.
The Safe Shot assessment is not a training course – it was designed with the knowledgeable live quarry shooter in mind to give an overview of the correct use and management of a shotgun; however, a certificate is issued. Since the scheme’s launch at the CLA Game Fair in 1998 many thousands of people have successfully taken the award and proudly wear their Safe Shot pin on their shooting attire.
There are two ways to be awarded BASC Safe Shot:
To be awarded the Safe Shot badge you must successfully complete the following:
6 & 7 May: Northern Shooting Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ Northern
30 June – 2 July: Scone Game Fair Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD Scotland
28-30 July: The Game Fair Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5NJ Central
6 August: Cheshire Game & Angling Fair, Peover Hall, Knutsford, WA16 9HW Northern
4 & 5 August: Highland Field Sport Fair, Moy Estate, Inverness Scotland
9 & 10 September: The GWCT Welsh Game Fair The Vaynol Estate, Bangor, Gwynedd Wales
If you have any difficulty finding details of your nearest Approved Witness event please get in touch with BASC Training and Education on 01244 573018 or email.
Deer Stalking Certificate – DSC2 The Deer Stalking Certificates (both DSC1 and DSC2) are available from a number of Assessment Centres around the country, one of which is BASC. The DSC2 qualification is not obtained via a course but instead a portfolio of evidence that the candidate will gather together
Firearms Awareness Training These courses are designed to equip the candidate with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic rifle, air rifle or shotgun shooting. They are ideal for beginners or novices wishing to improve their ability. Firearms Awareness Training (Rifle) This is a one-day course which will provide
Zoo Keeper Firearms Course Developed over several years and already delivered to a number of Zoos and Safari Parks the course typically covers the following topics, but can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each Zoo/Park. Safety & Codes of Practice Quarry Identification European Boar African game Asian
