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BASC chairman highlights upland conservation in the absence of grouse shooting
As the grouse shooting season opens today, BASC chairman Peter Glenser QC has applauded the conservation work that will continue despite many moors cancelling most, if not all, of their days this season
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North Wales Police move towards faster licensing
NORTH WALES POLICE have taken steps to make their firearms licensing system quicker and easier for applicants by implementing a new online payment facility.
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Note to editors: 'Glorious Twelfth'
BASC has produced an interactive, online guide to shooting sports
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'Glorious Twelfth' blunder unlucky for Chris Packham, says BASC
BASC has urged BBC presenter Chris Packham to check his facts more carefully after he committed another social media blunder.
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BASC joins other groups in celebrating hen harrier breeding success
BASC has joined other rural groups in celebrating the most successful hen harrier breeding season in England for more than a decade.
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BASC boosts memberships by more than 500 at The Game Fair
More than 500 new memberships to the UK's largest shooting organisation were processed at this year's Game Fair at Ragley Hall
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Former GWCT chairman co-opted onto BASC Council
Ian Coghill has been co-opted onto BASC's governing council.
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For Immediate Release NE chairman launches WHT stamp?
NATURAL ENGLAND chairman Andrew Sells launched the Wildlife Habitat Trust’s 2018 conservation stamp at The Game Fair.
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BASC welcomes comments from Environment Secretary on moorland management and wildfires
BASC is reassured by comments made by Environment Secretary Michael Gove in a letter to the association.
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Help for Heroes founder to unveil bronzes at The Game Fair
Sporting Cartoonist and Help for Heroes Co-founder Bryn Parry will unveil his latest works on the BASC stand at this year’s Game Fair.
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Meet BASC CEO at the Game Fair
Visitors to the Game Fair will have a chance to quiz BASC chief executive Ian Bell at a 'Meet the CEO' event.
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BASC seeks clarity on outcome of NRW shooting review
BASC is seeking clarification from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on the conditions attached to its decision to support the continuation of shooting on public land.
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BASC backs calls to ban sky lantern festival
BASC is supporting calls to cancel a sky lantern festival in the wake of the wildfires burning in England.
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BASC NI raises licensing concerns
BASC has met staff from the Northern Ireland Comptroller and Auditor General’s office for the third time to raise concerns over firearms licensing issues.
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BASC welcomes promises that government is "listening" on .50 calibre issue
BASC has welcomed pledges that the government is listening to concerns over proposals to ban .50 calibre target rifles.
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BASC challenges Merseyside Police change in firearms licensing policy
BASC is challenging a decision by Merseyside Police to change its firearm licensing procedures.
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BASC sponsors atlas in a bid to boost wigeon breeding chances
BASC is hoping its sponsorship of the latest edition of the European Breeding Bird Atlas will help boost wigeon numbers.
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BASC publishes latest review of firearms licensing
BASC says firearms licensing continues to be blighted by a ‘postcode lottery’ after completing its second annual review of performance.
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BASC meets minister for talks on Offensive Weapons Bill
BASC has welcomed the "constructive engagement" around the proposed Offensive Weapons Bill that took place during a meeting with Home Office minister Victoria Atkins MP.
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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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