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BASC announces #DogsAtWork winner
Following a hugely successful photographic competition, to celebrate the important role that dogs play in the field, BASC has announced the winner.
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BASC welcomes drop in raptor crimes in Scotland
BASC has welcomed the announcement of a 36 per cent drop in recorded bird of prey crimes in Scotland.
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Thousands visit BASC website to help challenge ban on shooting in Wales
More than 8,000 people have visited a dedicated webpage set up by BASC to help challenge a ban on shooting imposed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
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BASC reports Lush to advertising watchdog
BASC is complaining to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about the content of an anti-shooting film released by cosmetics company Lush.
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BASC Scotland working to resolve airline firearms ban
BASC Scotland is liaising with the government and police to resolve a ban by German airline Lufthansa on passengers travelling into Scottish airports with firearms.
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Conservatives say shooting is 'a positive story that deserves to be told'
MARK SPENCER MP told hundreds of guests at a rural reception at the Conservative conference in Birmingham that shooting should ‘bang the drum with pride’ to ensure the Home Office fully understands its role in public safety.
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Help BASC challenge ban on shooting in Wales
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has launched a dedicated webpage to help challenge the ban on shooting on public land in Wales.
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BASC release video in response to NRW ban
Following the decision by Natural Resources Wales to ban pheasant shooting on public land, BASC has produced a short social media-friendly video to highlight shooting’s value to the country.
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BASC responds to NI firearms report
BASC broadly supports the findings of a report into firearms licensing in Northern Ireland published today by the Comptroller and Auditor General. However, BASC is disappointed the report is not as comprehensive as expected.
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BASC seeks ban clarity from NRW
BASC is asking Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to clarify their understanding of environment minister Hannah Blythyn’s role in the decision to ban pheasant shooting on public land in Wales.
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High standards should be at the heart of shooting always, says BASC chairman ahead of start of pheasant season
BASC's chairman Peter Glenser QC has highlighted the importance of high standards in shooting ahead of the start of the pheasant shooting season.
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Labour highlights value of shooting to rural economy at BASC event
LABOUR’S shadow environment secretary spoke of the importance of sustainable and responsible shooting and angling to the success of the UK’s rural economy at a reception hosted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Angling Trust at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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BASC statement on RSPB Birdcrime report
BASC has issued the following response to the RSPB's 2017 Birdcrime report.
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Minister 'fundamentally wrong' to impose shooting ban, BASC tells BBC
BASC has told the BBC that Wales’ Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn AM was "fundamentally wrong" to impose a ban on shooting on public land.
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BASC seeks legal advice on pheasant ban
The UK's largest shooting organiation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), is seeking advice about the possibility of a legal challenge to a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to ban shooting on public land.
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BASC statement on decision by NRW to ban shooting on public land
BASC is astounded that the position of Natural Resources Wales (NRW), an evidence-based organisation, can be changed by the radical petitioning of extremist groups.
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Shooting 'essential to rural life', say Lib Dems at Conference
The value of shooting and fishing to the environment was highlighted at a rural reception hosted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the Angling Trust at the Liberal Democrats’ 2018 Conference in Brighton.
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Stay safe this season with new BASC films
BASC is launching a series of short shotgun safety films ahead of the start of the lowland game season.
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Offensive Weapons Bill amendments withdrawn
BASC is pleased that a number of firearms-related amendments to the Offensive Weapons Bill have been withdrawn.
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BASC challenges Notts licensing change
BASC is challenging a Nottinghamshire Police decision to change its firearm licensing procedures.
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BASC boosts wildfowling team
BASC has expanded its dedicated wildfowling team with the appointment of a head of wildfowling and wildfowling officer ahead of the new season.
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4,000 scouts and guides try shooting at international jamboree
BASC has introduced 4,000 youngsters to sporting shooting at NORJAM 2018
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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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