Meet the team
Firearms
Bill Harriman - Director of Firearms
Bill Harriman is a nationally recognised expert in firearms, ballistics and related matters. Before joining BASC in 1991, he worked for 10 years for a firm of auctioneers specialising in arms armour and miliatria.
Show full biography and contact detailsBill Harriman is a nationally recognised expert in firearms, ballistics and related matters. Before joining BASC in 1991, he worked for 10 years for a firm of auctioneers specialising in arms armour and miliatria.
He is regularly seen on television as part of the team of experts on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow programme.
A former Territorial Army Officer with 18 years service, he is also a forensic scientist dealing with cases involving firearms, ammunition and other weapons. In 1999, he was elected to membership of the prestigious Academy of Experts and has been a member of the forensic Science Society since 2003.
Firearms Department
Alan Booth – Firearms Officer
Alan’s service with Merseyside Police’s Criminal Justice Unit makes him the team’s expert on police procedures – especially the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
Show full biography and contact detailsAlan’s service with Merseyside Police’s Criminal Justice Unit makes him the team’s expert on police procedures – especially the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. He has introduced many young people to shooting sports through his work with the Air Cadets and helps BASC’s Shooting Standards Team with its work in schools.
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Anne Hubbard – Firearms Team Co-ordinator
Anne joined the team in 1996 a fortnight before the Dunblane shootings! She provides vital administrative support and is the first point of contact before allocating a call to the team member best placed to deal with it.
Show full biography and contact detailsAnne joined the team in 1996 a fortnight before the Dunblane shootings! She provides vital administrative support and is the first point of contact before allocating a call to the team member best placed to deal with it.
Matt Perring– Firearms and Explosives Officer
Before joining BASC in 2004, Matt worked as a gunsmith. He is a keen deer stalker and wildfowler as well as having a strong interest in antique and vintage guns.
Show full biography and contact detailsBefore joining BASC in 2004, Matt worked as a gunsmith. He is a keen deer stalker and wildfowler as well as having a strong interest in antique and vintage guns. His time at the bench allows him to bring practical expertise to solving members’ technical problems. Matt specialises in explosives legislation and has worked closely with the Health and Safety Executive on the Control of Explosives Regulations and other issues.
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Mike Eveleigh - Senior Firearms Officer
Mike Eveleigh joined BASC as its senior firearms officer in 1998. Mike has more than 30 years experience as a serving police officer, including time as a firearms enquiry officer and armed police officer.
Show full biography and contact detailsMike Eveleigh joined BASC as its senior firearms officer in 1998. Mike has more than 30 years experience as a serving police officer, including time as a firearms enquiry officer and armed police officer.
He is a member of two rifle and pistol clubs and is also a qualified range conducting officer. Mike has assisted with the compilation of the Home Office Guidance to the Police on firearms law, and the Home Office/ACPO/ BSSC Firearms security handbook.
Mike is an expert in firearms law and police procedure.
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