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BASC issues further statement on Wild Justice challenge
Assurances have been received from government that any challenge will be ‘robustly defended’.
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Medical procedure consultation to be launched shortly
The Home Office has written to BASC to announce that the consultation on firearms licensing statutory guidance, including medical involvement, will be launched shortly.
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More women taking part in shooting, latest Home Office figures show
Figures released today are “positive news for shooting”.
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Leading organisations respond to new general licences
New licences went live on Friday, 14 June 2019.
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BASC responds to publication of new Defra general licences
BASC chief executive Ian Bell met Michael Gove ahead of announcement.
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BASC bites – a monthly snap-shot of our work
We received 3,956 membership telephone enquiries and 844 requests for advice to our firearms team during March – just part of the work we do.
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BASC looking forward to working with new Natural England chair
BASC is seeking a meeting with the new chair of Natural England to emphasise how sustainable shooting can enhance the environment.
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BASC backs British Game Alliance with support package
Organisations announce new deal to promote game meat and high standards.
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Government pulls .50 calibre ban for further consultation
BASC and other shooting organisations have welcomed amendments tabled by the government to the Offensive Weapons Bill.
