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BASC responds to HSE proposals on lead ammunition

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 »

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BASC continues to support Police Scotland through training

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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The SNP are jubilant
Glasgow East reactions

The Scottish National party (SNP) has pulled off a remarkable by-election victory in Glasgow East, winning a 22.5 per cent swing against Labour. Here’s instant reaction from all the main parties. SNP – Calum Cashley “There’s several wry smiles around the place. We’re delighted – we always thought we could win it, but actually being… Read more »

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Mr Mason led the SNP to a crucial victory
Analysis: SNP victory

Tonight’s vote signifies three things: The slow electoral death of the Labour party, the chasm dividing Scottish and English politics and the emergence of Scottish independence as a tangible possibility. By-elections come and go and they all appear very important at the time, but rarely do they have repercussions which genuinely shake the political landscape… Read more »