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BASC News
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BASC chairman delivers New Year message
2nd January 2019
2019 presents some “serious challenges” warned Peter Glenser QC as he paid tribute to BASC members and staff.
BASC saves members £5 million on motors in 2018
18th December 2018
BASC members can get thousands off models from 25 of the world’s leading motor manufacturers.
BASC seeks meeting with new Welsh environment minister following Hannah Blythyn’s departure
14th December 2018
Shooting sports are a “major positive story” for the success of Wales and its iconic countryside.
Rural groups take next step in legal challenge to shooting ban
12th December 2018
BASC, CA and NGO continue to fight ban on pheasant shooting on public land in Wales.
Knock-on effect of poor grouse season ‘devastating’ says BASC
10th December 2018
Way in which people have pulled together to support those affected “testament” to the spirit of the shooting community.
Welsh environment minister’s letter to BASC ‘not good enough’
5th December 2018
Claim in letter that NRW’s decision would have a minimal impact on the wider shooting industry in Wales “ill-informed”.
BASC writes to national newspapers to clarify .50 cal facts
29th November 2018
Confusion between civilian target rifles and military weapons.
Government pulls .50 calibre ban for further consultation
22nd November 2018
BASC and other shooting organisations have welcomed amendments tabled by the government to the Offensive Weapons Bill.
