spot.me.in.the.dark 5 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 hey guys i recently lost out on permission due to not being insured which sent me on an endeavour to get insured... Are you insured to shoot?? who are you insured with?? how much a year do you pay?? do you find permission is easier to obtain once your insured?? and do you think schools and the likes of places would be worth an ask once im insured.... obviously when they are no children there ( mainly pigeon i was thinking)? please reply guys thanks spot.me.in.the.dark Quote Link to post
markha 99 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Only an idiot would go out and shoot any type of gun without insurance. BACS - British association for shooting and conservation - also has an airgun only membership/insurance section https://www.basc.org.uk/en/join/individual.cfm CA - Coutryside Alliance https://www.countryside-alliance.org.uk/ca/join.php SACS - Scotish association for country sports http://www.sacs.org.uk/ There are others but the above 3 are the big associations to join. I and others would in no way recommend BASA (british airgun shooters association) membership as its not worth it. Shooting in school ground is probably not worth asking for as the school will have to take a high morale ground against shooting on their grounds. I personally wouldnt even waste my time asking. Quote Link to post
spot.me.in.the.dark 5 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 thanks for the reply mate .... Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Schools permission depends on the head teacher. I've had permissions on boarding schools before I moved away. The Head in question also wanted to know I head 3rd party indemnity insurance (standard with the above mentioned organisations). I was dealing with rabbits and ferals and ended up donating shot rabbits to their biology dept for dissection. It is always worth asking with the right approach!!! Best of luck, Duncan Quote Link to post
andyfr1968 772 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 BASC all the way for me. It's the most recognised and respected plus they're not just an insurance company, they look after country sports like no other UK organisation. As for schools, if it's council forget it, but private schools may be worth a go. Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 hi buddy answer to question 1: yes! i am,its a must!!!!! answer to question 2: i am with B.A.S.C, and very happy with them! answer to question 3: £46.00 per year,air gunning only.is a pittance to pay for the year. finding permission is going to be hard,unless your in the know!! try asking at local riding schools or friends and family who have horses! having insurance wont guarantee you shooting permission,but it will help! it shows responsible shooting,and you are responsible person! i don't shoot at any schools,and wont ask! also your insurance may go through the roof,as its a public place! i really don't think its worth asking! but do try these place's horse paddocks, hotels, football grounds, rugby grounds, industrial estates, business parks, golf courses, cemeteries, manor houses, country clubs, riding shcools, Pig farms, i hope this helps! good luck buddy Davy Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I and others would in no way recommend BASA (british airgun shooters association) membership as its not worth it. I was with BASA for a couple of years managed to get 3 months extra for free because they failed to send me any documents and it cost me a few perms! Eventually they sent me the documents after numerous emails and phone calls! Then they offered me a discount if I set up a direct debit, cool I thought, they took the brass but I spent another year without documents So I deliberately did not pay this year! Guess what? I got all the documents as well as free entry to AGW/AG comps (not that I buy them any more like) a photo ID everything for this year, and as for paying it, not a chance I'm debating BASC or CA for next year Tony Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'll probably go with............ ........... To be continued in 2012 :11: Quote Link to post
markha 99 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'll probably go with............ ........... To be continued in 2012 :11: BASC Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 CA this year, but BASC next- I think they do more for shooting and country sports generally and have a sharper legal department. D. Quote Link to post
The one 8,504 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Im with S.A.C.S. you never know what could happen its only thirty quid a year but a few places want a risk assesment done as well if it helps getting more permission you cant grumble Quote Link to post
garfield 23 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 i've just renewed with basc as i do some shotgun shooting aswell so it pays to go that little further as my alround cover also covers me for vehicles i use to and from a shoot and durin the shoot as well as one of the biggest public liability amounts i think its worth every penny of £66 a year have a look for yourself https://www.basc.org.uk/en/join/full-individual-membership.cfm Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Odd one out here, joined BASA no problem, but thinking it could be better to go with one not linked to propping up the airgun magazine department of Archant. That damned TX is getting to me. Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 a side-line, but yes TX's do get under your skin moley Quote Link to post
tegater 789 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 BASC..... and never go without insurance. It could cost you your house and everything you own, if you have an accident......seriously! Quote Link to post
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