Bill to restrict pump-actions will not become law says BASC
3rd March 2022
BASC has backed the Home Office’s response to a private member’s bill regarding pump-action shotguns.
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BASC outlines key demands in licensing fees review
2nd March 2022
BASC will not accept “rewarding failure” in the upcoming review of firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales.
BASC East grows to take in two new counties
2nd March 2022
BASC appoint new firearms officer for the East of England region which is set to include Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
The lead shot transition: solid progress on the ground
24th February 2022
A new study purports to show the voluntary transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting to be in stagnation, despite evidence of progress on the ground.
The firearms licensing crisis continues….
23rd February 2022
BASC’s head of firearms Martin Parker takes a closer look at the current state of firearms licensing and where we go from here.
Funding available to create more woodland
23rd February 2022
BASC’s Ian Danby explains how the new England Woodland Creation Offer provides a great opportunity for shooting to contribute and benefit.
Let’s Learn Moor returns for 2022
22nd February 2022
We are pleased to announce that Let’s Learn Moor, the UK’s largest upland education event will take place again this summer.
Natural England experience wildfowling
16th February 2022
Just weeks after Natural England chair Tony Juniper met the Lytham and District Wildfowlers Association, three of the Protected sites national team have been out wildfowling with them.
Why the extra 20 days?
16th February 2022
Guest blogger Gethin Jones explains why wildfowlers can enjoy an extra 20 days of shooting after the game shooters have put away their guns.
