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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has sent its final recommendations to the government on the restriction proposals for lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales. This is the culmination of a consultation launched in 2022, which has run alongside the voluntary transition away from lead first proposed by nine leading rural organisations, including BASC,… Read more »
BASC hosted twenty members of Police Scotland’s Firearms Licensing Team last week as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force. The two-day program provided participants with an in-depth understanding of key topics related to firearms and shooting, reinforcing the strong working relationship between BASC and Police Scotland. The Continuous Professional… Read more »
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