Pet Theft Taskforce publishes breakthrough recommendations
7th September 2021
Read more on what the government’s announcement of a new criminal offence for pet theft means for dog owners.
BASC News
As an organisation we cover a wide range of topics and deal extensively with the national, regional and local press.
We take great pride in our output and if you have a story or potential feature it would be great to hear from you.
If you would like to contact our press team then please email
Lack of GP involvement in firearms licensing highlighted in The Times
6th September 2021
GP participation in firearms licensing should be a legal obligation say the chairs of the British Shooting Sports Council and the APPG on Shooting and Conservation.
BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations
3rd September 2021
BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in incidents of pet theft.
BASC requests inquiry into shooting’s contribution in Wales
2nd September 2021
BASC has approached the Welsh Government to request an enquiry into the contribution shooting and shooting-related activities make in Wales.
Guntrader data breach update
2nd September 2021
BASC is alerting members to the latest advice issued by the National Crime Agency following our approach over developments in the Guntrader data breach.
Game On for BASC’s college cookery competition
1st September 2021
BASC has teamed up with top UK game processor Highland Game to launch a prestigious college cookery competition for budding young game chefs.
Wildfowling: conservation at its core
1st September 2021
Guest blogger Gethin Jones explains the inextricable link between wildfowling and conservation as he looks forward to the season ahead.
Two-year lead ammunition review – the call for evidence
25th August 2021
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman examines the Health and Safety Executive’s call for evidence in more depth and analyses what it means for shooting.
Lead ammunition call for evidence
25th August 2021
BASC will respond to a Health and Safety Executive call for evidence on lead ammunition covering England, Wales and Scotland.
