New England and Wales BASC Council members announced at AGM
28 May 2026
BASC members have elected two new representatives to the association’s governing Council, following voting for seats in England and Wales.
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27 May 2026
BASC has welcomed the withdrawal of a Northern Ireland consultation on proposals to increase firearms licensing fees by 153 per cent.