BASC has responded to the Scottish government’s long-awaited publication of regulations on air weapon licensing and its announcement on fees – which are £72 for new applications, £20 for a visitor permit and £5 for existing shotgun and firearm certificate…
While some consider airgun licensing in Scotland to be a ‘done deal’, the Stage One debate on 23rd April has failed to secure support from all parties in the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood because of lack of evidence…
The Scottish parliament has tabled the Air Weapon and Licensing Bill – even though the country’s gun crime figures are at a 33-year low, and airgun crime statistics have fallen by over 70 per cent in the last few years. BASC is keen for any new legislation to be supportive of shooters, however…
Scottish police recorded 365 offences in which a firearm was allegedly involved in 2012-13 – down 32 per cent from the 535 recorded in 2011-12
BASC has published a draft response to the Scottish government’s consultation regarding mandatory airgun licensing
