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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul Chaplow from North Yorkshire is this year’s BASC Wales .410 World Champion after competing against opponents from all over the world.
The Conservative party has praised shooting and anglings’ contribution to rural economic growth and environmental improvement.
The future of shooting and angling would be assured under a future Labour government according to Diana Johnson MP, Labour’s shadow crime and security minister with responsibility for firearms licensing issues.