guns

Opinion

"It’s chambered for old three-inch cartridges, which were the heaviest 12-bore cartridge you could get at the time"

BASC preserves wildfowling heritage with purchase of Stanley Duncan gun

Opinion

“2016 was a huge success in terms of the car discount scheme and 2017 is shaping up to be a huge success too."

BASC saves members £2 million on motors

Opinion

"The team, ‘Phoenix Away’, took silver in the International Supershot Challenge, beating 24 other teams."

BASC takes top spots in international shooting competition

Opinion

"Any one setting a snare should comply with the code, if they do not then they risk the future of snaring."

BASC statement on Welsh Government’s report on snares

Opinion

"I am very pleased and excited to be a part of the team and I look forward to putting my experience, knowledge and ideas to use for the benefit of BASC members"

New face in BASC game and deer team

Opinion

"We have enjoyed excellent working relationships with previous environment secretaries and we hope that continues with Mr Gove"

BASC congratulates Michael Gove on new role

Opinion

"BASC’s council has been joined by three new representatives"

New BASC council members

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Growing number of workers come out in support of hospitality strikes on 4 October

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“McStrike” Union to Ballot JD Wetherspoon Workers on Industrial Action

The BFAWU to ballot Wetherspoons workers at two pubs in Brighton.

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Opinion

"Lord Dear held some of the most senior positions in the British police"

Lord Geoffrey Dear elected BASC president

BASC announces Lord Geoffrey Dear has been elected as the association’s new president.

Opinion

"We are ready to work for our members whatever developments there are in the coming days."

BASC statement following the General Election:

BASC is committed to working with a new governmen

Opinion

"This is an exciting project which will put healthy, nutritious game meat directly in front of the next generation."

Pheasant a class act for 60,000 pupils

Opinion

"Firearms laws clearly state it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the grant or renewal of a certificate."

BASC warns of prosecution risk when renewing certificates

Opinion

"Although the government has withdrawn financial support due to cut-backs, the University of York has sought other funding streams to allow work to continue on the project"

BASC backs moorland study with £25,000 funding

Opinion

“This course gives the knowledge and skills to control grey squirrels humanely and within the law."

BASC NI offers grey squirrel courses

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"Members contacted the team more than 300 times during 2019 to thank them for their help"

BASC firearms team tops 10,000 enquiries in 2019

Opinion

"The sector has already willingly embraced change and improvements in how it operates"

BASC meeting Minister on Werritty Review

Opinion

"We are delighted to have renewed our fantastic partnership with Eley Hawk"

BASC renews Eley Hawk partnership

Opinion

"The website will allow voters who care about shooting to find out more about their candidates"

BASC highlights value of shooting ahead of General Election

Opinion

"This and other member offers shows that it really does pay to be a member of BASC"

BASC saves members £10 million on motors

Opinion

"There is a growing evidence base to indicate that wildfowling, contrary to misconceptions, causes less disturbance to wild birds than other activities such as walking"

No further restrictions on Exe Estuary wildfowling, says BASC

Opinion

"NRW is likely to hold an open consultation on its suggested use of shooting later this year after it has assessed the evidence presented."

NRW right to allow shooting on its land, says BASC

Opinion

"BASC would like the views of those who shoot so that we have the evidence to enable us to deliver a full and balanced response to the changes PSNI plan to implement."

BASC seeks views on PSNI licensing plans

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