- Offbeat
UK REACH consultation – effectiveness of non-lead airgun ammunition
In the second blog of our series centred around the UK REACH lead ammunition consultation, Terry Behan reports on BASC’s testing of non-lead airgun pellets.
- Latest news
Government rejects airgun age restriction proposal
After a lengthy BASC campaign, the Home Office’s proposal to restrict airgun use by 14-17 year olds has been dropped by the government.
- Offbeat
“It’s not just a victory for shooting”
Head of firearms Martin Parker discusses the government’s decision to drop the proposal to restrict the use of airguns for under-18s.
BASC Scotland
BASC Assessment of Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill
BASC has published a paper entitled “BASC Assessment of Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill”.
Airgunning
Airgun licensing in Scotland
The Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 15 May, grouping a proposed airgun licensing scheme for Scotland with alcohol licensing, scrap metal dealers and sexual entertainment venues. Use this briefing to find out more.
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BASC seeks airgun coaches
More people are being asked to come forward to train as airgun coaches under a new coaching award run by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). David Ilsley from BASC said: “The award is not about teaching you how to shoot, it’s about Read more…
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Scottish Parliament to hear 21,000 voices against airgun licensing.
Opposition to the Scottish Government’s plans to license all low-powered airguns will be demonstrated to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee when it is presented with a 21,000 signature petition on Tuesday 3rd September.
- Latest news
BASC South East Airgun Range Day 8th September 2013
An Airgun Range Day, organised by BASC South East will be held on Sunday 8th September at Iden Ferns Airgun Club near Rye in East Sussex. The event will provide air rifle enthusiasts with the chance to shoot a variety of targets across the 40 plus lane Hunter Field Target Read more…
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87% reject Scottish airgun licensing plan.
87% of responses to a Scottish Government consultation on plans to license airguns have rejected the idea, according to an independent analysis published today.
