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What you need to know about the Firearms Act 2023
The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.
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Ambassadors for shooting
On the opening day of the pheasant season, BASC is compelling everyone to play their part in protecting the future of shooting.
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BASC meets with four police firearms licensing teams
Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.
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Last chance to respond to Scottish snares consultation
The Scottish government consultation which proposes a ban on the use of snares in Scotland closes on 3 October.
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Open dialogue with rural Britain is vital ahead of the General Election
BASC jointly hosted a rural reception with the Angling Trust, for the Liberal Democrats, where they highlighted the key issue of gamebird releasing.
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Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRW
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
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“It’s always off the record” – BASC continues fight on de-banking of shooting businesses
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman this morning featured on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme to discuss the issue of de-banking of people and businesses associated with shooting.
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Enter the BASC .410 World Championships
Entries are open for this year’s .410 World Championships, sponsored by BASC, taking place at Dovey Valley Shooting Ground on 1 October.
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Another record year for hen harriers as 141 chicks fledge in England
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
