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Scotland’s New Airgun Licence Explained

Posted on 02/06/2016 by The Editor — 2 Comments ↓

Airgunners in Scotland will need a Scottish Air Weapon Certificate to possess or use an airgun from 1 January, 2017. The UK’s leading airgun magazine – with the help of BASC Scotland – helps explain the new legislation, and how and when to apply for the new licence…

After delay in being released: Scottish airgun stats reveal stark truth

Posted on 18/06/2015 by The Editor — 9 Comments ↓

Following pressure from the BASC, the delayed statistics on Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms in Scotland for 2013-14 have now been published – and reveal airgun crime represents just 0.06% of overall crime!

Scottish Airgun Licensing – BASC’s comment on Holyrood’s Stage One Vote

Posted on 24/04/2015 by The Editor — 2 Comments ↓

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…