Shooting under the Moon
25th October 2019
There’s always something magical and mysterious about shooting under a moon.
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Silver bullets and vampires
25th October 2019
As a seasonal special, Royal Armouries’ Keeper of Firearms Jonathan Ferguson writes about one of the museum’s unique items, a Vampire Killing Kit.
When the cops come calling
22nd October 2019
BASC’s firearm team is responsible for advising members on firearm issues. Firearms officer Simon Vann looks at the contentious subject of removal of firearms by the police and the legal requirements that they must meet.
What do we carry as deer stalkers?
21st October 2019
Every deer stalker will carry different kit with them depending on what they are stalking and where they are stalking it.
There will be some key similarities and some stark differences. BASC’s deer team describe what they carry with them on a typical stalking day.
The A-Z of deer management
21st October 2019
Can you name something deer related for every letter of the alphabet? BASC’s deer team can! Take a look for yourself.
‘Rice breast’ in wildfowl increasingly prevalent, new research finds
21st October 2019
People urged to be alert to sightings of parasitic disease that infects the muscle of wildfowl.
What does an ethical shooter look like
21st October 2019
I’m sure that all of us pride ourselves on going about our sport in an ethical manner; and I’d hazard a guess that most of the time, most of us think that we can recognise an ethical shooter (ES) when we see one.
Condemned by closed minds
18th October 2019
Delivering an address to Liverpool councillors last night put me in the mind of a condemned man saying his final words from the gallows. The crowd listened respectfully, but the executioner already had a hand on the lever.
Children get to learn “Moor” as pioneering project boosted by £37k BASC legacy funding
18th October 2019
Excitement and enjoyment Let’s Learn Moor is providing for children “makes the whole initiative worthwhile”.
