Shotgun Safety Code of Practice The most important rule of gun handling…… NEVER POINT A GUN, LOADED OR UNLOADED, IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION. It is estimated that there are more than 1.5 million shotguns legally held in Great Britain, the vast majority of which are used in a safe and
Trapping pest birds in the UK 1. Introduction Pest and predator control is an integral part of conservation and wildlife management. It is necessary to reduce predation and damage to acceptable levels, particularly at vulnerable times of the year such as the nesting season. It is the responsibility of all
Codes of practice BASC has been producing codes of practice for decades. Our codes are designed to help people to understand the laws and lore of different forms of shooting, and also to impart some basic, but essential, guidance on health and safety. The Code of Good Shooting Practice BASC’s
