Thompson family tops BASC .410 World Championships once again
16th September 2016
The winner of this year’s BASC .410 World Championships is father of a previous winner.
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Lowland game shooting boosts farmland, says BASC
15th September 2016
BASC highlights shooting’s conservation benefits following publication of the 2016 State of Nature report.
BASC clarification on comments made on the Jeremy Vine Show
14th September 2016
Following comments made on the Jeremy Vine show today, BASC would like to clarify its position in respect of medical involvement in the application process for firearm and shotgun certificates.
Heather burning good for biodiversity, says study
13th September 2016
BASC has highlighted a 44-year study which recommends burning as a method of maintaining biodiversity on moorland.
IUCN rejects proposal to ban lead ammunition worldwide
13th September 2016
BASC has praised FACE for its work to secure the rejection of plans to enforce a worldwide ban on lead ammunition.
BASC alerts members to changes in licensing process
9th September 2016
Police now contact GP to request medical information as soon as an application is received.
#twelfie photo competition winners announced
8th September 2016
BASC has selected the winner and runner-up for its #twelfie photo competition.
Lobby your MP ahead of grouse shooting debate
7th September 2016
BASC is calling on its members to lobby their MPs on the benefits of grouse shooting ahead of a parliamentary debate. The association recently launched a campaign website to allow members to lobby their MPs to establish their position on grouse shooting. The Petitions Committee has agreed to schedule a
Still time to enter the BASC Chudleys Scurry League 2016
7th September 2016
Gundogs have one last chance to enter this year’s BASC Chudleys Scurry League. The final qualifying round of this year’s competition will take place at the Frampton Country Fair in Gloucestershire on 11th September. Qualifiers have been held around the country throughout this year. The top 20 dogs overall in
