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Prospects good for the start of the grouse season
Prospects for this year’s grouse season are looking good according to the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
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BASC members help to simplify firearms licensing
Following consultation with the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and an online vote by BASC members, a new form designed to simplify the firearms application process has been published by the Home Office. Under the current system, renewing coterminous certificates means completing four Read more…
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Olympic gold medal winner Peter Wilson awarded BASC honorary life membership
Peter Wilson, the Olympic gold winner of the men’s double trap in clay shooting has been awarded honorary life membership to the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Peter has significantly helped to raise the profile of shooting as a result of his Olympic Read more…
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BASC welcomes Welsh decision on Greenland white-fronted geese.
BASC has welcomed the Welsh Natural Resources’ Minister, Alun Davies’ decision to continue a voluntary moratorium on the shooting of Greenland white-fronted geese.
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BASC welcomes new approach to marine conservation in Wales.
BASC has welcomed a decision by the Welsh Government to withdraw proposals for highly protected marine conservation zones that would have banned wildfowling by default.
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BASC: Fees settlement must be fair.
A police bid for increased fees for firearms licensing must be fair and must be matched by improved efficiency and consistent service delivery, according to BASC.
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New website launched to demonstrate lead shot compliance
A new website has been launched to allow everyone who shoots to show their commitment to uphold the laws on lead shot.
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Gamekeepers getting ready for Crufts 2011
Gamekeepers, beaters and pickers-up from across the UK are getting ready for one of the highlights of the gundog calendar ? Crufts 2011.
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BASC calls for uniform approach to firearms licensing
The UK?s largest shooting organisation is calling for police forces across the country to take a consistent and efficient approach to firearms licensing before any increase in fees is considered.
