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If you have been issued with a backdated firearms or shotgun certificate following a delay in your renewal, we’d like to hear from you.

Police

Representatives of four UK police forces met with BASC teams over two days to discuss issues around firearms and firearms licensing.

Best in the field shoot winner

Find out who took home the top honours at BASC’s inaugural Best in the Field Clay Shoot over the weekend.

Women shooter holding a shotgun whilst shells eject from it

BASC’s inaugural Best In The Field Clay Shoot is a competition with a difference, with targets set to replicate live quarry shooting.

Duck nest tube

Once occupied, installing duck nest tubes can increase mallard hatching rates to more than 90 per cent.

BASC staff speaking to Police officers

More than 100 attendees from across the East of England took part in the event.

BASC continues to monitor the developing situation with avian influenza, providing the latest advice and guidance to members via our AI hub.

BASC appoint new firearms officer for the East of England region which is set to include Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

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Significant change in England covid restrictions allows shooting freedoms.

BASC chairman Eoghan Cameron looks to the future in his New Year’s message.

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