Firearms Archives

Fighting your corner on firearms

Gareth Dockerty discusses the legal support available to BASC members to contest firearms cases.

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.

The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.

Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.

FAC-rated air rifles offer versatility in a wide range of shooting situations, but UK shooters have been slow to catch on.

BASC’s Martin Parker appeared on BBC Breakfast today ahead of the close of the Home Office’s firearms licensing consultation.

BASC has assisted with the return of shotguns to a group of pigeon shooters following their inappropriate seizure by Greater Manchester Police.

BASC has submitted its response to the “most important firearms licensing consultation in 35 years”.

BASC met with Dorset Police following the force’s decision to suspend its firearm licensing collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police.