The south east region was established on the 1st January 2005 to mirror the boundaries of the South East of England Development Agency. BASC membership in the region currently exceeds 22,000 and is steadily increasing year on year. The south east is well known for its sporting shooting and throughout the region there are opportunities to shoot pheasant, partridge, duck, rabbit, pigeon and deer. Kent, east and west Sussex and Hampshire offer wildfowling opportunities on the foreshore.
Clay pigeon shooting is regularly practiced in the region with many clay ground venues in each county. BASC has its own regional team of shotgun coaches who provide training for novice and experienced shooters alike. The UK home of target rifle shooting rifle shooting in the UK is at Bisley, Surrey, which hosts national and international competitions, regular practice opportunities, training courses and participation in club shooting events. We can arrange lane hire for BASC members.
BASC south east aims to provide a public voice for shooting and conservation in the region. To campaign on the issues affecting shooting and conservation in the south east through balanced coverage in the media. To defend the freedom of private firearms ownership, promote healthy quarry populations and habitats and encourage access to shooting. To raise standards and provide expert advice.
Areas Covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight.
BASC South East, PO Box 2074, Pulborough, RH20 1YB
Tel: 01798 865165 Fax: 01798 865065 email

BASC PO Box 2074 Pulborough RH20 1YB Tel: 01798 865165 Fax: 01798 865065
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PO Box 2074
Pulborough
RH20 1YB
Tel: 01798 865165
Fax: 01798 865065
Email David Knowles
David’s background is totally rural having grown up in the countryside, spending more time hunting, fishing and shooting than at school. Father and Grandfather were both fish farmers with David destined to follow their lead. For some six years he was employed as a scientific officer for the fisheries division of Highlands & Islands Development Board and then managed the salmon farming business for Lovat Estates near Inverness. Returning to the south west of England, he became regional director for the old British Field Sports Society. In 2001 David joined BASC as Regional Officer and in 2005 took on the role of Regional Director for the newly formed South East Region. He has a firm interest, enjoyment and commitment to all shooting sports with his ability with a rifle taking the lead over the shotgun.
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BASC PO Box 2074 Pulborough RH20 1YB Tel: 01798 865165 Fax: 01798 865065
Show full biography and contact detailsJenni grew up on a mixed farm in North Oxfordshire and graduated from
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PO Box 2074
Pulborough
RH20 1YB
Tel: 01798 865165
Fax: 01798 865065
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BASC PO Box 2074 Pulborough RH20 1YB Tel: 01798 865165 Fax: 01798 865065
Show full biography and contact detailsBASC PO Box 2074
Pulborough
RH20 1YB
Tel: 01798 865165
Fax: 01798 865065
BASC is working closely with all of the Regional Development Agencies to exploit any opportunities presented to the Association through Regional Economic Strategies. Click on the link below for further information:
12 September 2010
Crowborough, East Sussex.
23 September 2010
32 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1ED
3 October 2010 - 7 November 2011
West Sussex
10 October 2010
British Sporting Rifle Club, Bisley
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