BASC seeks views on PSNI licensing plans
2nd May 2017
Consultation launched on proposals for entirely online firearms licensing system.
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BASC provides bird ‘flu update following latest Defra announcement
28th April 2017
BASC is advising members that measures currently in place to reduce the risk of Avian Influenza in England will be lifted from 15 May 2017.
BASC backs calls to improve national oversight of firearms licensing
26th April 2017
Association responds to publication of a report by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
BASC’s wildfowling evidence features in Committee report
25th April 2017
BASC argued that ‘reference areas’ would mean a ban by default on wildfowling.
BASC saves members £1.3 million on motors
24th April 2017
BASC has helped its members to save £1.3 million on vehicles in the first quarter of this year.
Met data breach compromises firearms security, says BASC
21st April 2017
BASC has asked Metropolitan Police Commissioner to clarify legal basis for passing on addresses of its 30,000 firearm and shotgun certificate holders.
Still time to enter 2017 Countryside Clay Shoot
21st April 2017
There is still time to enter this year’s Countryside Clay Shoot – an event which once again promises to be a highlight of the spring.
‘Keepers brush up their skills at BASC grey squirrel control course
20th April 2017
Gamekeepers and members of a number of shoots across North Wales joined local volunteers to brush up their grey squirrel control skills at a training event organised by BASC.
BASC at the Highclere Country Show
19th April 2017
BASC will have a presence at Countryman Fairs’ Highclere Country Show.
