- Latest news
BASC statement in response to RSPB and WWT open letter
The RSPB and WWT’s open letter calls for the signatories to pre-empt the outcome of the government’s UK REACH process on lead ammunition.
- Offbeat
Two-year lead ammunition review – how far will it go?
Dr Conor O’Gorman discusses a consultation set to launch in April on proposals to restrict the use of lead ammunition in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Features
Lead vs steel – a question of lethality
BASC’s Peter Marshall summarises the findings of a new piece of research by Cranfield University into the pellet penetration of lead vs steel shot.
- Features
Young Shots, The Game Fair and two hot topics
Young Shots Journalist Louis went to The Game Fair to find out more about sustainable ammo and cooking game.
- Offbeat
Two-year lead ammunition review – the call for evidence
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.
- Latest news
Lead ammunition call for evidence
BASC will respond to a Health and Safety Executive call for evidence on lead ammunition covering England, Wales and Scotland.
Press release
Lead ammunition call for evidence launches
BASC will be responding to a call for evidence launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on lead ammunition. The call for evidence forms part of a government review into the impact of lead ammunition on the environment, wildlife and people. The HSE’s call for evidence, launched this week, Read more…
BASC Scotland
Perthshire MSP backs transition towards sustainable ammunition
Jim Fairlie MSP has voiced his support for the use of sustainable shotgun ammunition follow his attendance at a BASC event in Perthshire last week.
- Latest news
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
