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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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Reinstate general licences as a matter of urgency, BASC tells Defra
BASC is calling on Defra to reinstate the general licences that were withdrawn by Natural England last month as a matter of “absolute urgency”.
BASC South East
BASC gearing up for Broadlands Country Show
BASC will once again team up with Countryman Fairs for the Broadlands Country Show which is being held on Hampshire’s historic Broadlands Estate on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May.
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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.
