There has been a surge in new shotgun and firearm certificates issued by the police, according to an analysis of latest figures from the Home Office by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). The figures, which relate to 2008/2009, show the highest year-on-year rises in certificates on issue for both shotguns and firearms since records began in 1968.
As the general election campaign officially begins the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), is calling for people to use its unique online campaign to target candidates for their views on shooting issues.
A Lead Ammunition Group made up of relevant stakeholders is being brought together under the chairmanship of BASC’s chief executive John Swift to advise on issues connected with lead.
Everyone involved in shooting sports is being urged to take part in a groundbreaking online election campaign being run by the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
A gamekeeper and his dog from Wellington in Somerset have taken the top honours in the gamekeepers? classes at Crufts 2010. Melvyn Hobbs and his English Springer Spaniel Whitebrook Lord of the Rings, also known as Moley, won the Northesk memorial trophy.
Dog lovers will be able to see working dogs in action at this year?s Crufts competition.
A campaign to support British game rearers has been launched by the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). It aims to encourage all gamekeepers, shoot owners and shoot managers to source their eggs and young birds from local producers who use traditional methods and high welfare standards.
Thousands of extra copies of a police officer?s guide to lawful shooting have been printed to meet demand from police forces around the country. The guide, produced by the UK?s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), provides officers with information on situations where people will be involved in activities such as game shooting, deer stalking, wildfowling, pest control and target shooting.
Proposals which could have seen a financial levy placed on gamebirds have been shelved after BASC called for them to be abandoned. The tax was designed to help cover the costs of a new body to fight major disease outbreaks such as avian flu.
