BASC Coaches

BASC Coaching Lines

BASC Coaching Lines return to game fairs and county shows around the country throughout 2022. Ever-popular, these events see our expert team of shotgun coaches will on hand to offer lessons for every level of shooter. Each lesson includes:

  • Gun fit
  • Eye dominance check
  • Stance and style
  • Shooting fault analysis
  • Rectification
  • Advice to novice and experienced participants

The cost will be £20 for adults and £15 for 16 and under. BASC members will be entitled to a £5 discount on production of a valid membership card.

The BASC Shotgun Safe Shot Assessment will also be on offer at each show. The assessment provides a chance to demonstrate a confident and safe use of shotguns in a field-based situation. Safe Shot takes about 20 minutes and costs only £20.

6 & 7 May Northern Shooting Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ Northern

30 June – 2 July Scone Game Fair Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD Scotland

28-30 July The Game Fair Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5NJ Central

6 August Cheshire Game & Angling Fair, Peover Hall, Knutsford, WA16 9HW Northern

4 & 5 August Highland Field Sport Fair, Moy Estate, Inverness Scotland

9 & 10 September The GWCT Welsh Game Fair The Vaynol Estate, Bangor, Gwynedd Wale

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BASC Shotgun Coaches

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BASC Airgun Lines

The list of events has been updated for the 2020 season where our BASC Airgun Instructors will be on hand to offer introductions to airgun shooting for Novices and allow more experienced shots to try a BSA air rifle.

Each session includes

  • Basic safety instruction
  • Rifle handling
  • Basic shooting position
  • Instruction and fault finding
  • Technique
  • 10 shots

This experience costs £3 for 10 shots, be aware height restrictions are in place.

2022EVENTREGION
17 & 18 APRKelmarsh Country Show
Car Park 1, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, CV8 2LZ
Central
28 & 29 MAYHighclere Country Show
Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
South East
24 & 25 MAYMidland Counties Show
Arena UK, Allington, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2EF
East Midlands
18 – 21 JULRoyal Welsh Show
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Bulith Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY
Wales
29 – 31 JULThe Game Fair
Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, BN49 5NJ
Central
TBCPembrokeshire Show
County Showground, Withybush, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BW
Wales
  

BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year

Do you know someone who should be nominated? Entries close June 2023.

The BASC training and education team want to encourage people at all levels to develop their skills so that they can enjoy their sport across all shooting disciplines.

“I have just got back from a shoot where I had 50 clays from different stands and hit 75 per cent of them – my highest score to date by far. Because of this I would recommend anyone who is starting out – or who is unable to increase their hit rate – to go for proper coaching. Like me, I am sure you will see your scores improve. So thanks to coach Mike and thanks BASC.”

“I just wanted to write in relation to my recent experience
at the 2023 Game Fair at Ragley Hall, during which I attended the BASC stand on
the shooting line. 

I can only say that I was blown away by the professionalism,
attitudes, helpfulness and general demeanour of all involved representing the
BASC. 

I wanted to get some assistance/instruction relating to a
particular type of target I was struggling with, however I was worried that
with the limited space available there might not be any traps that could
simulate the target type I needed to work on. To my surprise there was in fact
a reasonably close simulation available and the instructor I was paired with was quick to assist. I can honestly say that the
£15 I spent for that time was the best money I spent over the entire
weekend. The coach’s instruction was fabulous. He listened carefully to determine my
problem, explained clearly how it should be rectified, and more importantly the
cause(s) of my issue to prevent future reoccurrence. He got me shooting
straight within the space of just a few shots! The entire experience from
booking through to completion was fantastic and I really cannot thank BASC enough for the excellent and highly professional instruction during our time
together. I would also add that at just £15 (as a member) it was outstanding
value for such a highly tailored coaching session with an instructor of this quality. 

After having “checked in” and whilst waiting for my
instructor, I observed a great number of fellow attendees either exiting their
session or being collected to begin; Young & old, experienced & novice,
male & female – such a diverse group but all with one thing in common –
massive smiles on their faces. Especially the youngsters exiting after
(possibly) their first shooting experience. As a family man myself, and an avid
field sports enthusiast my entire life; it is delightful to see the efforts of
the BASC ambassadors at events such as this, putting such passion into ensuring
the future our sport.”

“My daughter had a clay pigeon lesson at The Welsh Game Fair and I just wanted to pass on my gratitude and praise both for the excellent initiative and support for new shooters and young people, the individual involved is an absolute credit to you and the sport. (I have just completed a BASC membership for my daughter).Well done and keep up the good work!”G


Just wanted to drop you a quick email to provide some feedback having completed my DSC1 over the weekend. The course was run extremely well. I was really impressed with the training facilities, and I found the course to be really informative and well structured. There were some challenging characters but the trainer did a great job of keeping them on track and covering the content required.  This was my first BASC course and I was very impressed.

 

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