Firearms

Game shooter holding a shotgun

BASC has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns.

Shotgun barrel

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.

Rifle ammunition

The Firearms Act 2023, which was passed to become law in September 2023, aims to combat the illegal manufacture of Section 1 ammunition.

Police

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

Two air rifles pointing out onto a target range

FAC-rated air rifles offer versatility in a wide range of shooting situations, but UK shooters have been slow to catch on.

Firearms

Updated Authorised Professional Practice guidance around firearms licensing, issued by the College of Policing, has been hailed as beneficial by BASC.

Martin Parker on the BBC

BASC’s Martin Parker appeared on BBC Breakfast today ahead of the close of the Home Office’s firearms licensing consultation.

A flock of pigeons in a field

BASC has assisted with the return of shotguns to a group of pigeon shooters following their inappropriate seizure by Greater Manchester Police.

A shooter aiming down the scope of a rifle

BASC has submitted its response to the “most important firearms licensing consultation in 35 years”.

PCC dorset

BASC met with Dorset Police following the force’s decision to suspend its firearm licensing collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police.