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BASC dismisses comments by former comedian Bill Oddie as “a joke”
In a recent Belfast Telegraph article Mr Oddie apparently claimed that people who hunt and shoot foxes have “flaws that are downright dangerous.”
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Clay shoot and BBQ to help young shots
A pre-season clay shoot and game barbecue to support young shots is being held at the Southdown Gun Club in West Sussex on 26th September.
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HMIC Report a “Curate’s egg”
Commenting on the HMIC report “Targeting the Risk – An inspection of the efficiency and effectiveness of firearms licensing in police forces in England and Wales”, Peter Glenser a member of BASC Council and a barrister specialising in firearms law said:
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BASC statement on the appointment of Kerry McCarthy as shadow secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Kerry McCarthy, the Labour MP for Bristol East, has been appointed shadow secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Jeremy Corbyn.
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BASC experts address Law Commission symposium
Firearms experts from BASC travelled to London to address the Law Commission symposium on the structure of firearms law.
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Statement by Alan Jarrett on a letter from the chairman of the Lead Ammunition Group
BASC Chairman Alan Jarrett has criticised the publication of a letter on the website of the Lead Ammunition Group.
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BASC white paper calls for ten year certificates
A BASC white paper “Extending the duration of Firearm and Shotgun certificates” was launched at a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Shooting and Conservation in parliament today.
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BASC experts invited to Law Commission conference on future of firearms law
BASC experts invited to Law Commission conference on future of firearms law
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BASC expands firearms team
The UK’s largest shooting organisation has expanded its firearms team to deal with increasing demand for expert advice from members.
