BASC has been producing Codes of Practice for decades. Our codes are designed to help people to understand the laws and lore’s of different forms of shooting, and also to impart some basic, but essential guidance on health & safety.

Pest and predator control is an integral part of conservation and wildlife management. It is necessary to reduce predation and damage to acceptable levels, particularly at vulnerable times of the year such as the nesting season.
It is estimated that there are four million air rifles in the UK, the vast majority of which are used in a safe and responsible manner.
It is estimated that there are more than 1.4 million shotguns legally held in Great Britain, the vast majority of which are used in a safe and responsible manner.
25 - 26 May 2013
Moira Demense, Moira, Co Armagh
25 May 2013
Oak Lodge, County Durham
26 May 2013
Yielden Gun Club, Newton Bromswold, Northamptonshire
26 - 27 May 2013
Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN