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BASC showcases benefits of shooting in government sports inquiry
BASC has told a government inquiry how shooting can help to get more people active, reduce social isolation and promote personal wellbeing while encouraging engagement with the natural environment.
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BASC gives city children a taste of the countryside
BASC representatives spoke to children and teachers at a farm run by the charity Farms for City Children about wildlife management and the role of the gamekeeper.
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Shooting and conservation vital for a 'Green Brexit', BASC tells government
BASC has given evidence to the government that shooting and conservation are part of the solution in terms of the future of land management post-Brexit.
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BASC saves members a million on motors in one month
BASC has secured significant discounts and members can now receive thousands of pounds each off the cost of models from 22 of the world’s leading manufacturers.
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BASC statement on Home Office proposals
The Chairman of BASC, Peter Glenser QC, and the BASC political team met members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Shooting and Conservation from both Houses to discuss action in response to Home Office proposals around licensing.
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BASC and RSPCA to launch airgun working group
BASC, the UK’s largest shooting organisation, and the RSPCA are establishing a working group on airgun crime following the success of a ground-breaking joint conference in London.
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BASC calls for action on collapsing curlew population
Shooters are being called on to help reverse the decline of the UK breeding curlew population, which stands on the brink of collapse
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BASC statement on Home Office review of licensing fees
The Home Officer Minister responsible for firearms licensing, Nick Hurd MP, has announced in a written answer to a parliamentary question that fees for licensing are being reviewed
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BASC says Offensive Weapons Bill will need close scrutiny
BASC has warned that some of the details of the proposed legislation may have damaging consequences for shooting sports and for those whose livelihood is related to shooting
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BASC opposes new proposals for medical fees
BASC opposes new Home Office proposals to make every gun owner pay a fee to their GP when applying for a shotgun or firearm certificate.
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Thames Valley ‘on message’ with text scheme, says BASC
BASC has welcomed Thames Valley Police's implementation of a text alert system for firearms and shotgun certificate applicants following a successful trial period.
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BASC and RSPCA team up for airgun conference
BASC has announced it is hosting a joint conference with the RSPCA to examine issues around the misuse of airguns
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Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve end of season ‘plastic pick'
Wildfowlers, BASC Young Shots and college students teamed up to gather plastic waste from along the foreshore of a Northern England beauty spot.
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European conference appeals for help from UK shooters
EUROPEAN experts have appealed to shooting ‘tourists’ from the UK to help control the spread of African Swine Fever.
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BASC flags up Lincolnshire firearms application advice
BASC is advising members in Lincolnshire of the latest advice on firearms licensing from the county’s local medical council (LMC).
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BASC North fundraising auction for young people and conservation
Young people and conservation projects will benefit from a fundraising auction and celebration dinner being hosted by BASC North.
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BASC Wildfowling Conference cancelled due to adverse weather
BASC is disappointed to announce that the 2018 Wildfowling Conference, due to be held this Saturday (March 3) at the Ramada Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
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BASC statement on Defra consultation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today launched a consultation on the future of farming
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BASC meets NI Auditor General on licensing issues
BASC has met Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Comptroller and Auditor General, for a second time, to discuss firearms licensing issues
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New BASC chief executive outlines life-long passion for shooting
Ian Bell has revealed how his father stoked the life-long passion which today saw him take up the biggest job in shooting.
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New BASC chief executive arrives with pledge to broaden shooting’s appeal
New BASC chief executive Ian Bell has spoken of his desire to demystify shooting in order to broaden its appeal to the general public.
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BASC Central welcomes new officer
Matt Dutton, who has worked as game and gamekeeping officer at BASC since 2014, will cover the West Midlands
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BASC urges members to respond to Labour consultation
BASC has welcomed the Labour Party’s commitment to "promote high standards with regards to game shoots, tackle criminality, and promote sustainability” contained within their animal welfare consultation launched today
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BASC welcomes positive talks with Thames Valley police chief over medical issue
BASC has welcomed a pledge by Thames Valley Police to immediately and urgently review its firearms licensing process
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Birders welcomed to BASC
BASC has collaborated with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to train volunteers to improve the recording of bird ringing and nest recording activities
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