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BASC members receive complimentary entry to both days at the Northern Shooting Show.
A landmark event for thousands of visitors each year, the Northern Shooting Show sets up for a superb summer with BASC members also entitled to complimentary admission to The Game Fair 2023, which takes place from 28-30 July at Ragley Hall.
Taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate on 6-7 May, the Northern Shooting Show features exhibitors from all over the world.
It offers the chance to try a wide range of shotguns, airsoft, airguns, rifles and accessories, and a wealth of shopping opportunities.
As a BASC member, in addition to complimentary entry, you can also purchase guest tickets at a reduced rates when you book on the Northern Shooting Show website in advance.
Parking is free courtesy of Browning, meaning that the show is the perfect way for shooting enthusiasts to spend the King’s Coronation bank holiday weekend.
If you’re exhibiting at the NSS, head to BASC’s trade event on Saturday evening. We’ll also offer complimentary tea/coffee all weekend for BASC members when you visit our stand.
The firearms licensing teams from police forces across the north of England will join us at the BASC stand on both days of the event.
Away from the main stand, other must-visit locations include the BASC clay line, where you can choose from a range of activities including game shooting lessons and BASC Safe Shot assessments. For more details and to book, click here.
If wild food is your thing, you’ll find an array of cookery demos at the BASC Hunters Kitchen. Keep an eye on the Northern Shooting Show website for full details of chefs cooking over the weekend.
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