A sound decision as moderators to be taken off licences
After years of lobbying and more than 19,000 consultation responses, the Government has finally confirmed what the shooting community has long argued – that sound moderators should be removed from firearms licensing controls
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BASC warning over fake firearms sales
Reports of fraudulent attempts to buy firearms online are highlighted by police, as BASC urges its members to follow strict legal procedures
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Firearms database out to tender at £17m
After two decades, a defunct police firearms database is to be replaced, with applicants invited to tender for the sizeable five-year contract.
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Sports need women and ‘these girls can’
More than ever, women are involved in shooting, whether it’s on the peg or the podium, coaching or loading, and BASC is there for them.
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Farmer pressure in Orkney forces reform on raven control
Farmers in Orkney could soon receive broader licences to shoot young ravens as livestock attacks escalate. NatureScot admits current controls are ineffective and plans major changes.
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