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BASC identifies parliamentary majority in favour of shooting
A majority of MPs who support shooting sports has been identified by BASC. 54% of MPs elected to Westminster have indicated that they support shooting
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BASC pledges to work with all parties to enhance the value of shooting in Britain
BASC has pledged to continue to work proactively with all politicians across the UK to increase the value of shooting in Britain
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BASC raises licensing performance concerns with PSNI
Firearms licensing delays and police performance in Northern Ireland raised by BASC NI with PSNI Chief Superintendent responsible for service improvements
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Use a Purdey shotgun at the Countryside Clay Shoot
People taking part in this year’s Countryside Clay Shoot will have the chance to shoot some of the finest shotguns in the world for charity, courtesy of globally renowned gun maker Purdey.
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Check your candidates’ positions on shooting before polling day
With just one week until polling day in the General Election BASC is urging its members and everyone who shoots to check their election candidates’ views on shooting before casting a vote.
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Value of shooting for wellbeing highlighted in new research
The Value of Shooting for personal and social wellbeing – findings from new research have been published in a BASC infographic
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Airgun licensing plans in Scotland fail to secure all-party support
A Bill containing plans to license airguns in Scotland has failed to secure support from all parties in the Scottish Parliament because of a lack of evidence
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Greater Manchester Police to carry out firearms licensing review
BASC has been informed of Greater Manchester Police’s intention to carry out a firearms licensing review but at this time has no specific details of what is proposed. BASC’s dedicated firearms team will help members should it be required during the review. If you believe you need assistance please call Read more…
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Long delays in Scottish firearms licensing are unacceptable
Delays of up to nine months in processing firearms licence applications and renewals by Police Scotland have been described as unacceptable by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Applications for the grant and renewal of firearm and shotgun licences should be processed within a few weeks but a backlog is building up in Scotland.
