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Martin Parker appointed as head of firearms at BASC
Martin Parker, former chief scientist at the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, has been appointed as BASC’s new head of firearms.
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UK firearms licensing is a postcode lottery
BASC has published its 2020 firearms licensing league table, highlighting a stark lack of consistency across police forces in England and Wales.
Press release
Certificate holders facing firearms licensing ‘postcode lottery’, says BASC
BASC’s fourth annual review of firearms licensing performance shows a wide spectrum of results, ranging from very good to “shockingly dreadful”. BASC’s director of firearms has called for consistency of performance following the publication of the review’s results in the form of a league table and said the figures strongly Read more…
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Firearms licensing issues raised with PCC candidates
BASC’s political team have contacted all PCC candidates in the run up to 6 May elections, highlighting the current lack of consistency across UK police forces around firearms licensing.
Press release
Fix firearms licensing, BASC tells PCC candidates
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to all prospective Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) to request assurances that improvements will be made to the firearms licensing system if they are successfully elected on 6 May. As the only shooting organisation that monitors the performance of firearms Read more…
- Offbeat
Both Barrels – Bill of Rights
Bill Harriman dispels the belief that the Bill of Rights 1689 offers salvation and a safeguard for the private ownership of firearms in the UK.
- Features
Antique Firearms Regulations 2021: What you need to know
The Antique Firearms Regulations 2021 becomes law on 22nd March 2021. Check whether your firearm qualifies as an antique and read our guidance on what you should do next.
BASC Central
Say NO to excessive firearms licensing fees
BASC is calling on all shooters in England, Wales and Scotland to object to Home Office proposals for a massive and unjustified hike in firearms licensing fees
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Firearms enquiries top 1000
BASC’s specialist firearms team were busier than ever during November
