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BASC Council election results 2014
of this year’s elections to BASC’s Council were announced at the association’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday 14th June.
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Beware the self-righteous: scientific bias
See Richard Ali’s latest article in Shooting Times on “White-Hat Bias”
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BASC response to English general licences consultation
Please email Natural England with your views on proposals to radically change the English general licences – which give the authority for activities such as pigeon shooting. The consultation closes on the 19th May.
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BASC calls on guns to take on fundraising challenge for the Prince’s Trust
Those who shoot can raise money for The Prince’s Trust by taking part in the Bleasdale Challenge on Thursday 5th of June at Bleasdale Tower, Lancashire. The event, organised by the Really Wild Clay Company and supported by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation Read more…
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Target pistol shooting petition – please sign and share
Please sign and share a petition calling on the government to amend the Firearms Acts to allow the ownership and use of .22 calibre rimfire pistols for competitive sporting purposes in England, Wales and Scotland. Even if you have no personal interest in “.22 pistol shooting”, by signing the petition you can show your support for shooting in general and contribute to an act of solidarity which will set the scene for future challenges.
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Clay shooting competitions open to all at BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair
Visitors to the BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair on 12th and 13th of April at Catton Park, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire can take part in a range of clay shooting competitions.
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HS2 – advice for potentially affected shoots
BASC advises all shoots that have a documented interest in land which could be compulsory acquired along the route of the high speed rail network (HS2) to instruct an expert land agent to represent them in compulsory purchase and compensation matters. If you follow the correct process the expert’s fees will be paid for you and your financial losses will be recovered. This briefing explains how to do this.
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Make sure shooting’s voice is heard in Europe
Shooting will be brought to the attention of candidates in the May European elections through a contact website developed by the UK’s largest shooting organisation.
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Shooting magazines in shops – report misunderstandings to BASC
Moto has removed age restrictions on the purchase of shooting magazines in its WHSmith stores at motorway service stations nationwide. BASC approached Moto after an over-14s till prompt on self-service tills was discovered and reported to us by a concerned member.
BASC has received reports of age restrictions on the purchase of Shooting Times at self-service tills in two Asda stores. Asda has informed BASC that there should not be till prompts on shooting magazines in its stores, that it will contact the two stores, and that it will send a briefing note to all its stores nationwide on this matter. Till prompts on self -service tills are managed directly by each Asda store rather than centrally by its head office. If you discover age restrictions on shooting magazines in your local Asda store please contact BASC.
These examples highlight the need for people to remain vigilant. If you encounter any problem buying a shooting magazine in any newsagent, supermarket or shop please let BASC know immediately.
