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BASC highlights benefits of upland management to Labour MPs and peers
BASC chairman explained that 75 per cent of the world's rare heather moorland is found in the UK
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Work of BASC and Angling Trust highlighted at Lib Dems conference
The work of BASC and the Angling Trust was praised at the Liberal Democrats’ 2016 Conference in Brighton
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IUCN rejects proposal to ban lead ammunition worldwide
BASC has praised the European Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation for its work to secure the rejection of plans to enforce a worldwide ban on lead ammunition
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Lobby your MP ahead of grouse shooting debate
BASC is calling on its members to lobby their MPs on the benefits of grouse shooting ahead of a parliamentary debate
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Shooting tourism supports rural growth in England, says BASC
The UK’s largest shooting organisation has drawn on national research and 11 case studies to evidence the social and economic benefit of shooting tourism
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BASC wins fight to keep white-fronted geese on quarry list
BASC has praised the Welsh government for listening to those who shoot before making its decision to keep white-fronted geese on the quarry list.
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BASC provides EU firearms Q&A
BASC has provided a Q&A in response to the Internal Market Committee (IMCO) steering through suggested changes to European Commission amendments to the firearms directive.
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BASC congratulates Andrea Leadsom on new role
BASC has said it is looking forward to working with new Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom to represent the interests of shooting.
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Ban on lead ammunition ruled out: BASC statement
BASC has welcomed the government’s decision not to ban the use of lead ammunition following consideration of the report by the Lead Ammunition Group (LAG).
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BASC welcomes EU firearms proposals
BASC welcomes the position adopted by a European Parliament committee which will prevent a ban on firearms used by those who shoot.
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BASC welcomes increase in newcomers to shooting sports
New figures show an increase in the number of new firearm and shotgun certificates granted in England and Wales
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BASC statement on the UK leaving the EU
BASC’s role is to ensure that shooting and conservation flourish whatever the political or economic circumstances
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BASC fights global ban on lead ammunition
BASC is fighting plans by members of a global conservation organisation to impose a worldwide ban on lead ammunition
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Charity Commission responds to complaint about League Against Cruel Sports
Charity Commission confirms it will seek a response from the League Against Cruel Sports to BASC’s complaint about its latest video
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BASC firearms team enjoys record demand
2016 is shaping up to be the busiest year ever for BASC's specialist firearms licensing team
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Plaid Cymru MP tours BASC headquarters
Value of shooting to the Welsh economy was highlighted to Plaid Cymru MP during visit to BASC headquarters
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BASC updates air weapon licensing advice
BASC responds to the Scottish government’s long-awaited publication of regulations on air weapon licensing
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Air gun surrender a travesty not an amnesty, says BASC
BASC has accused the Scottish government of causing panic and confusion with its air gun surrender campaign.
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BASC hosts return visit with Essex firearms team
Essex officers and staff were shown around Marford Mill before receiving presentations from a number of BASC’s specialist departments
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BASC highlights shooting's role in keeping the nation fitter
BASC believes Sport England’s new strategy ‘Towards an Active Nation’ could lead more people into shooting.
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BASC welcomes new additions to Scottish cabinet
BASC has welcomed two new appointments made by Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon as part of her cabinet reshuffle following the recent parliamentary election.
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BASC raises concerns over 'plinking' visits
BASC fears changes to air weapon licensing in Scotland will place an unnecessary time and cost burden on the police
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BASC urges Scottish government to act on tail-docking ban
BASC is urging the newly-elected Scottish government to show it cares about animal welfare by ending the nine-year ban on tail-docking
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BASC criticses Translink for failing to consult wildfowlers
BASC has criticised a public authority in Northern Ireland for blocking access to wildfowling on Lough Foyle without consultation
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BASC welcomes firearms votes in European Committee
BASC has also been working through FACE, the federation of European hunting associations, to ensure that the proposals do not damage shooting
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