Value of shooting for wellbeing highlighted in new research
27th April 2015
The Value of Shooting for personal and social wellbeing – findings from new research have been published in a BASC infographic
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Airgun licensing plans in Scotland fail to secure all-party support
24th April 2015
A Bill containing plans to license airguns in Scotland has failed to secure support from all parties in the Scottish Parliament because of a lack of evidence
Greater Manchester Police to carry out firearms licensing review
24th April 2015
BASC has been informed of Greater Manchester Police’s intention to carry out a firearms licensing review but at this time has no specific details of what is proposed. BASC’s dedicated firearms team will help members should it be required during the review. If you believe you need assistance please call
BASC attending Gwent Police firearms licensing open day
23rd April 2015
BASC will support Gwent Police at a firearms licensing open day at the force’s headquarters later this month. The drop-in session is aimed at people who are interested in applying for a licence or wanting to renew their licence. The open day will be held on Thursday 30th April from
Long delays in Scottish firearms licensing are unacceptable
22nd April 2015
Delays of up to nine months in processing firearms licence applications and renewals by Police Scotland have been described as unacceptable by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Applications for the grant and renewal of firearm and shotgun licences should be processed within a few weeks but a backlog is building up in Scotland.
BASC Scotland requests missing crime figures before airgun licensing debate
21st April 2015
BASC has submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Scottish Government for missing crime statistics which are crucial to the debate on airgun licensing.
BASC and Natural England sign partnership agreement
20th April 2015
A partnership agreement which recognises the important role of shooting’s conservation contribution to the English Countryside has been signed by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and Natural England.
Volkswagen and Suzuki bring more motor discounts for BASC members
17th April 2015
BASC members can now drive away discounted Suzuki and Volkswagen vehicles after the car giants were added to a list of manufacturers offering discounts to BASC members. The new deal with Suzuki offers huge discounts on all models across the range. Volkswagen is offering substantial discounts on all models in
Airgun professionals hit the mark with BASC Scotland
16th April 2015
Professional pest controllers were put through their paces with airguns at a training day held by BASC Scotland. Airgun shooting is an integral part of pest control and professionals need to be able to demonstrate high standards of skill and safety.
