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Shooting praised for role in tourism
BASC’s promotion of shooting and conservation in Wales was praised at a cross-party group meeting aimed at boosting rural tourism.
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Leading Northern Ireland politician visits BASC head office
One of Northern Ireland’s leading politicians visited BASC headquarters recently to give a talk to the association’s elected Council.
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Police Service announce changes to Firearms Certificate costs
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today, Tuesday 1 December announced that the cost for the grant of a firearm certificate is set to increase. The fee for a five year certificate has remained at £50 since 2004 however, from 22 February 2016 this will rise to £98. It is important for the Police Service to keep the public and stakeholders informed of any changes in licensing fees. There are also changes to all the other existing fees.
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Q&A – European Commission proposals for amending the Firearms Directive
The proposed directive has been published. BASC has already identified discrepancies and contradictions. Our initial assessment is below, but please note that this is likely to change as these proposals move through scrutiny.
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Get a taste for Sussex game
A Taste of Sussex game evening will combine the finest local cuisine with an after-dinner talk by one of the country’s top gamekeepers.
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Clay shooting for ladies in North Wales
Ladies in North Wales have a chance to try their hand at clay pigeon shooting at a special event at Llandegla organised by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
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Muddy youngsters save the moor
Twenty-five youngsters from across northern England spent a muddy Sunday helping to restore moorland and learning about grouse management in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.
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Try a Taste of Game at Perth Farmers’ Market this weekend
A project to encourage more people to eat game meat and show hunters the benefits of developing a market for game will be launched at Perth Farmers’ Market.
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Patsy on target with deerstalking course at Baronscourt
One of Northern Ireland’s leading politicians has qualified for his deer stalking certificate thanks to the UK’s largest shooting organisation…
