Applicants being let down and delayed by unhelpful GPs during the firearms licensing process can make use of a new, dedicated BASC service
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Tipping the scales with David Barrington Barnes
David Barrington Barnes considers how the odds are stacked against firearms certificate holders on a number of issues, from mental health to domestic disputes. A couple of months ago, I promised to revisit this topic and I will start by…
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GPS are still demanding money
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NEW! The Shooting Show – deer stalking masterclass with Jason Doyle
Irish sika stalking expert Jason Doyle brings you the lowdown on the concept of maximum point-blank range. Not sure? How about this: Never having to alter the point of aim on deer anywhere from 130 to 250 yards. It could…
BASC calls for 10-year firearms certificates
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has launched a white paper entitled ‘Extending the duration of firearm and shotgun certificates’, calling for the introduction of 10-year certificates. The paper was launched at a meeting of the All Party…
New firearms fees set
Firearms licence fees will rise to £88 as expected, an order laid before Parliament today reveals
Licence fees: last chance
It’s the last day on which you can contribute to the consultation on firearms licence fee rises.
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Some 20,000 people have now passed the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1, examining body DMQ has announced.
BDS signs up 1,000-acre estate for DSC2
The British Deer Society has unveiled a new initiative to help DSC2 candidates complete the part of the examination that requires them to perform three culls
Scottish stalkers told to get qualified
Scottish deer stalkers have been challenged to take the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 – or they may see laws introduced making them officially register and undertake a competence course before going out on the hill.
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