BASC talks shooting on Countryfile
9th January 2023
Following BBC Countryfile’s most recent episode on shooting, Glynn Evans reflects on why it is important to engage with mainstream media.
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Where does HSE lead ammunition restriction extension leave shooting?
6th January 2023
Following the news of a six-month extension by the Health and Safety Executive of its lead ammunition restriction process, Terry Behan assesses what it may mean for shooting.
BASC responds to HSE lead ammunition restriction extension
6th January 2023
The Health and Safety Executive has extended its lead ammunition restriction process by six months to assess all 2,759 consultation responses.
Woodcock season to be discussed in Parliament
6th January 2023
The shooting community leads by example on woodcock conservation, undertaking research, habitat creation, predator control and a precautionary voluntary restraint.
The night vision revolution
6th January 2023
Mat Manning explains how airgun shooters can use NV optics to boost their nocturnal pest control, and flags up some of the common obstacles.
Significant changes to Northern Ireland General Licences
4th January 2023
The new set of interim General Licences announced by DAERA will run from 1 January 2023 until the end of February 2023.
Antis blurring the lines between fact and fiction
3rd January 2023
A Private Member’s bill, which could ban the import of hunting trophies, is based on misinformation, says Dr Conor O’Gorman.
Unshakeable determination
1st January 2023
BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron highlights the issues facing shooting in his first blog of 2023.
BASC Scotland raises concerns over firearms licensing
22nd December 2022
BASC Scotland strongly opposes recommendations for changes to firearms licensing in Scotland.
