College of Policing plans will improve firearms licensing, says BASC
29th November 2022
The College of Policing is exploring an annual assessment and accreditation for firearms licensing officers in England and Wales.
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MSPs told rough shooting at risk without exception
29th November 2022
BASC is lobbying for an amendment to the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill to protect rough shooting.
150,000 advocates
28th November 2022
Gareth Dockerty considers the opportunities presented by attending events where the value of face-to-face interaction is often questioned.
Kia takes the stage at BBC Good Food Show
24th November 2022
BASC colleges’ cookery competition winner Kia Vincent was part of the line up at the BBC Good Food Show Winter today.
Entries for BASC classes at Crufts 2023 now open
24th November 2022
The classes, which are open to gamekeepers, owners of working gundogs, gundog teams and young handlers will be held on Thursday 9 March 2023.
BASC exposes process failures in lead ban proposals
23rd November 2022
Dr Conor O’Gorman explains why the Health and Safety Executive must be held to account over process failures in its lead ammunition review.
Southern reintroduction of hen harriers takes flight
23rd November 2022
Ten adults have arrived in the UK, from the continent, to begin the conservation breeding programme.
What difference does contacting my PCC make?
23rd November 2022
Martin Parker, BASC head of firearms, explains the difference you can make by contacting your Police and Crime Commissioner about firearms licensing issues.
The call of the crafts
22nd November 2022
To appreciate craftsmanship is to look beyond what an item is and delve into how it came to be, says Will Pocklington.
