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Scout leaders qualify as BASC shotgun coaches
Three Scout leaders have successfully qualified as BASC shotgun coaches, creating new opportunities for young people to access shooting sports
By Hollis Butler
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Dan Bishop claims Pro One Challenge victory
Dan Bishop secured the 2025 Pro One Challenge title after a dramatic sudden-death finale at Barbury Shooting School, Wiltshire
By Hollis Butler
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New firearms licensing laws criticised as ineffective
New firearms licensing rules have been criticised by shooting organisations as “tinkering around the edges” and failing to tackle real safety issues
By Hollis Butler
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Scotland ends 43-Year wait with historic DTL Home International Victory
Scotland's Down-The-Line shooting team has made history, winning the Home International championship for the first time since 1982
By Hollis Butler
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Wild Justice petition shot down in Parliament
Wild Justice’s petition to ban driven grouse shooting faced overwhelming opposition in Parliament on 30 June
By Hollis Butler
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Shotgun owner wins back certificate but gets stung for legal bills
Part-time farmer Kenneth Prentice has won his fight against Police Scotland after they wrongly revoked his shotgun certificate
By Hollis Butler
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Government confirms 2026 start date for lead ammunition ban
Environment minister Emma Hardy confirmed shots with more than 1% lead will be banned, plus rifle bullets exceeding 3% lead content
By Hollis Butler
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Beretta World 2025 attracts international competitors
The 2025 Beretta World Championships attracted close to 1,000 shooters to West London Shooting School over three days in July
By Hollis Butler
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Finally some sound logic
After years of lobbying and more than 19,000 consultation responses, 94% of them in favour, the Government has confirmed that sound moderators will be removed from firearms licensing controls
By Hollis Butler
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The silent treatment
Defra's refusal to explain why General Licence 45 (GL45) will not be renewed for 2025 has now pushed BASC towards legal action
By Hollis Butler
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