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Share the benefits of grouse shooting
BASC is asking its members and supporters to promote the benefits of grouse shooting to their local MPs and push back against a Wild Justice petition.
Crufts 2025: meet the judges
Judging in BASC’s gamekeeper rings at Crufts is a dream for many who have dedicated years to breeding and training working gundogs.
BASC funds national police training to combat poaching
The development of a cutting-edge digital training academy will be boosted by a £40,000 cash injection from BASC via its Legacy Fund.
BASC warns against fee increase without licensing reform
BASC has called for an urgent meeting with the Policing Minister following the Home Office’s announcement of plans to increase firearms licensing fees.
National campaign launched to tackle firearm certificate fraud
The NCA launched a campaign to tackle a surge in firearm certificate fraud and stop the illegal acquisition of firearms and ammunition.
Help highlight the value of shooting in protecting UK woodlands
Share your views to help shape future guidance on the challenges of mammal damage to trees and the effectiveness of protection methods.
Could you help shape the future of BASC?
Do you, or someone you know, have the passion and skills to make a real difference to shooting and conservation? Put yourself forward for election to BASC Council today.
Moving away from lead: the next stage
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has sent its final recommendations to the government on restriction proposals for lead ammunition in England, Scotland and Wales.
Olympic hopefuls awarded BASC Legacy Sponsorships
Two young competitive shooters, Courtney Palmer-Jones and Bethany Norton, have been selected as recipients of the BASC Legacy Sponsorship awards for 2024.
