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Young Shot Liam raises thousands for charity
One of BASC’s North West Young Shots Ambassadors has raised thousands of pounds for charity by organising two clay shoots.
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BASC successfully supports wildfowling clubs in consent and lease negotiations
Shooting over 6,000 acres of foreshore and an inland marsh has been secured for wildfowling clubs in the past year by BASC’s wildfowling team.
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Liberal Democrats recognise value of shooting
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed support for responsible shooting at the rural reception hosted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Angling Trust at the party’s conference in Bournemouth today.
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BASC statement on cancellation of CLA Game Fair
Commenting on the announcement by the CLA that it will no longer run the annual Game Fair, Richard Ali, BASC chief executive said:
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BASC at the Party Conferences
BASC will be attending the four major party conferences this year.
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BASC dismisses comments by former comedian Bill Oddie as “a joke”
In a recent Belfast Telegraph article Mr Oddie apparently claimed that people who hunt and shoot foxes have “flaws that are downright dangerous.”
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Clay shoot and BBQ to help young shots
A pre-season clay shoot and game barbecue to support young shots is being held at the Southdown Gun Club in West Sussex on 26th September.
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HMIC Report a “Curate’s egg”
Commenting on the HMIC report “Targeting the Risk – An inspection of the efficiency and effectiveness of firearms licensing in police forces in England and Wales”, Peter Glenser a member of BASC Council and a barrister specialising in firearms law said:
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BASC statement on the appointment of Kerry McCarthy as shadow secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Kerry McCarthy, the Labour MP for Bristol East, has been appointed shadow secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Jeremy Corbyn.
