BASC urges members to have their say in Scotland
24th October 2017
BASC members in Scotland are being urged to take part in a firearms licensing questionnaire to give their opinion on the current licencing process.
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Antique firearm laws will address 100 years of uncertainty, says BASC
23rd October 2017
BASC welcomes plans to enshrine definition of ‘antique firearm’ in law.
BASC challenges “illegal” medical fees in Lincolnshire
20th October 2017
BASC asks Home Office to reconvene medical evidence working group.
Kelvin crowned BASC shotgun coach of the year 2017
19th October 2017
Kelvin Pettitt has been crowned the first ever BASC-accredited shotgun coach of the year.
Membership hits a record-breaking 150,000
18th October 2017
Membership of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation has hit a record 150,000 – meaning the voice of shooting is louder and clearer than ever before.
BASC welcomes Lincolnshire Police launch of online licensing system
16th October 2017
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Lincolnshire Police that it plans to go live with an online licensing system before the end of the year.
BASC Wiltshire social committee launches conservation and Young Shots fund
12th October 2017
BASC’s Wiltshire social committee has launched a new grant scheme aimed at getting young people involved in conservation activities.
BASC gives the BBC the facts on airguns
10th October 2017
BASC gave BBC Radio Bristol the facts on airguns in a live interview this morning.
Proposals to change firearm laws not supported by evidence, says BASC
10th October 2017
The UK’s largest shooting organisation believes there is a lack of evidence to support further regulation.
