Shotgun safety officers course
Aimed at equipping you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to identify and manage issues pertaining to safety on a clay pigeon shoot.
Nominate the BASC shotgun coach of the year
The award was created to recognise the great work of the BASC Accredited Shotgun Coaches and the winning coach will be presented with a perpetual shield during a ceremony later in the year.
Nominations for the award can be made by anyone.
Coaches can be nominated for any of the following reasons:
- Special contribution
- Development of a shooter (young shot)
- Volunteering services
- Long-standing service
- Best newcomer
Please make your nomination below by Friday 27th June 2025.
Congratulations to Duncan Greaves who won in 2024. See all of our previous winners below.
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Previous winners
2023 BASC shotgun coach of the Year Anthony Brown
This year’s BASC Shotgun Coach of the Year was awarded to Duncan Greaves for his outstanding contribution and long-term service.
A BASC coach for 34 years, Duncan has trained and assessed hundreds of shotgun coaches, in addition to the countless people he has taught to shoot himself.
2022 BASC shotgun coach of the year Tom Friar
Usually found teaching at the Kent and Sussex Shooting School and West Kent Shooting School, Tom Friar has been volunteering with BASC for eight years.
Over the last eight years Tom has joined BASC at county fairs, Sustainable Ammunition days, Young Shots days and agricultural college education events. Tom received many detailed nominations from members of the public and staff. Well done Tom!
2019 BASC shotgun coach of the year Lawrie Stewart
In his fourth year as a BASC shotgun coach, Lawrie Stewart overcame strong competition to win BASC’s Shotgun Coach of the Year award at this year’s Midland Game Fair.
Lawrie’s tireless volunteering for BASC at coaching lines, Young Shots days, live quarry days and ladies’ days has seen him educate thousands of willing and eager participants.
2018 BASC shotgun coach of the year Mark Baxter
Mark qualified just under a year ago and has very quickly become a regular, coaching at many Young Shots events, Ladies Days and coaching lines, having currently undertaken 12 events for his region, travelling all over this region to do so.
His background in game shooting and loading provides great credibility particularly on game oriented events. He is a pleasure to work with, always willing to help and offer advice.
2017 BASC shotgun coach of the year Kelvin Pettitt
Kelvin has been a valuable volunteer for BASC for many, many years but specifically as a coach for more than 20 years. He coached at numerous events around the country every year.
Kelvin was passionate about shooting shotguns and wass keen to pass on his knowledge to as many people as possible.
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Coaching lines
BASC Coaching Lines are a regular and extremely popular feature at game fairs and county shows around the country.
Shotgun coach award
The BASC shotgun coach award will enable you to offer a service of practical shooting advice and tuition.