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New firearms licensing forms to be introduced in December 2013
New forms simplifying the first steps of the shotgun and firearms application process will be introduced in England, Wales and Scotland from December 1st 2013.
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New flavour for BASC Taste of Game
The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), is increasing its efforts to promote game by connecting businesses which sell game with consumers and by sharing news, events and recipes.
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Record your shooting and protect your sport with the BASC iGamebook app
iPhone and iPad users can download a new app and help to protect the future of shooting by demonstrating its sustainability with important data from bag returns.
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UK politicians and shooting organisations oppose European attempts to revise firearms rules
Proposals from within the European Commission which could ultimately see unjustified restrictions placed on lawful gun ownership are being opposed by UK politicians and representative shooting bodies.
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Home Office convenes fees working group
The Home Office has begun a co-operative process with the shooting community to assess the correct proportion payable by shooters for licensing services provided by police under the Firearms Act.
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BASC helps with Hampshire Police Training
The UK’s largest shooting organisation, The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is working with Hampshire Police to support training for frontline officers and staff to improve their understanding of rural activities and raise awareness of issues affecting those who live and work in the countryside.
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BASC welcomes new Home Office guidance on firearms licensing
New guidance on firearms licensing – which has been produced by the Home Office in consultation with the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and others – will be published today. The guidance sets the standards to drive efficiency, consistency and reduce bureaucracy for the police and those who shoot.
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BASC to strengthen regional support for growing membership
BASC is to invest in two further regional officers to meet the requirements of its growing membership for regional services.
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Conservatives look to shooting and angling to boost the rural economy and improve the environment
The Conservative party has praised shooting and anglings’ contribution to rural economic growth and environmental improvement.
