The National Police Chiefs’ Council has launched a new guide to support firearms certificate holders experiencing poor mental health.
New guide promotes firearms safety and mental health awareness Read more...
Tickets are on sale for BASC’s National Wildfowling Conference, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC, on 29 March 2025.
Book tickets for the BASC National Wildfowling Conference Read more...
BASC is working to gather information on the shooting community’s experiences of firearms licensing in England, Scotland and Wales.
Take our short survey on firearms licensing in your area Read more...
With proposals for major changes in deer management in sight, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark, reflects on the latest developments.
What’s next for deer management in Scotland? Read more...
The amnesty for top-venting blank firing guns, being held due to the increased use of converted guns of this type in crime, runs from 3-28 February.
Top-venting blank firing gun amnesty Read more...
Writing to your MP is top of the list in terms of what you can you do to assist BASC and other rural organisations fighting for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees.
Do your bit in the fight for a fair deal on firearms licensing fees Read more...
BASC has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to halt its proposed changes to the female deer management season.
BASC welcomes changes to deer season proposal in Scotland Read more...
BASC demonstrated its commitment to curlew recovery as part of a Gylfinir Cymru (Curlew Wales) delegation that met with Huw Irranca-Davies.
Habitat and predator management are of equal importance for curlew recovery Read more...
The proposed increases to firearms licensing fees damage the countryside. You can help by writing to your MP.
Write to your MP on firearms licensing fee increases Read more...
BASC is seeking assurances from all PCCs that funds raised from any fees increase will be used to resource firearms licensing departments.
PCCs must use firearms licensing fees to improve service, says BASC Read more...
