The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has criticised a public authority in Northern Ireland which has blocked access to wildfowling on Lough Foyle without consultation.
BASC has welcomed the recent votes by the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the Firearms Directive.
BASC has warned against an emotive and inaccurate campaign by the League Against Cruel Sports to ban snares, an important tool for conservation and food security.
BASC has responded to a European consultation on lead shot restating its policy of “no sound evidence, no change”.
BASC has teamed up with gun makers John Rigby & Co to host a reception event where people can discover the history of the gun maker and the life of one of its most famous clients – Jim Corbett. At the event on May 19, guests will be invited to Read more…
BASC has pledged to continue working with Essex Police to reduce the time taken to process firearms licence applications and renewals.
THERE is still time to enter this year’s Countryside Clay Shoot – an event which promises to be a highlight of the spring.
NORTHERN IRELAND’S leading countryside organisations have urged the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to rethink plans for a 100 per cent online application process.
BASC has announced that a majority of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) support shooting and are committed to ensuring an efficient system of firearms licensing.
