Barky 24 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 How many of you guys make a living from shooting or pest control? I'm 28 and want a career change the problem I've got is I have a well paid job but hate it! I want to do something I enjoy either farming or pest control but there is nothing near me, plus I've got 3 kids, and house that all needs paying for! I've been round farms and local shoots etc but nothing ever comes up what do you suggest.. Cheers Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Aup mate. I get paid for a lot of the work I do. I also have 3 kids and 1 on the way. I have a full time job but start 6am-2pm so leaves me a lot of time for shooting. I used to charge fuel and ammo but now charge for callouts, and buy the amount I shoot. I earn minimum wage from work and also hate it but hopefully in the next 2-3 years ill have enough shooting work to sufficientley provide for my needs. Only trouble with shooting is a lot of it the success depends on the weather as you know. Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I find it hard to charge for the shooting I do. One farmer rang me last week and said get up to his to clear some foxes which I did but if I say it will cost him then he would probably get someone else in, I also clear crows and pigeons for most of the farms! I had a farmer give me permission last week on 350 acres to clear rabbit and fox off his but don't want to charge as it's more land! I start work at 7am and don't get home till about 6pm which is a pain! Cheer ? Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Aup mate. I get paid for a lot of the work I do. I also have 3 kids and 1 on the way. I have a full time job but start 6am-2pm so leaves me a lot of time for shooting. I used to charge fuel and ammo but now charge for callouts, and buy the amount I shoot. I earn minimum wage from work and also hate it but hopefully in the next 2-3 years ill have enough shooting work to sufficientley provide for my needs. Only trouble with shooting is a lot of it the success depends on the weather as you know. Quick question mate who do you get your insurance from for these paid jobs? As you can imagine I'm covered by estate PLI but if I go off estate wondered who would be the best insurer Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Don't SACS or BACS cover you as long as you have permission and correct FAC bits? Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Don't SACS or BACS cover you as long as you have permission and correct FAC bits? Not if you get paid for the work mate Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Makes sense I guess, must be others out there providing insurance for paid work. NFU etc Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'm with a company called Bradshaw Bennett they are very good. Also I didn't know basc wouldn't cover paid shooters. My wife has basc cover Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I don't charge all permissions as I started shooting for them years ago for free as a hobbie. But as I've gained more a lot of client's ask how much I charge so decided to start and charge a little. Quote Link to post
abarrett 462 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bradshaw Bennett is very expensive I am out of the country at the moment when I get back I will tell you who I use They are a 10 nth of the price I have 10 million employes liability and 10 million public liability Good luck on getting paid to shoot There are so may guns out there who will work for free 1 Quote Link to post
Rowan 308 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 don't really make a living from it , more like get by, have to rely on another job at the moment , although I am self employed. I too am building up the pest control things , but have waited until the mortgage is almost gone and children are now grown up and in careers of their own. most of my income has come from mole catching , not shooting , you will be very lucky indeed to get a living from shooting alone. this and many other forums are flooded with people desperate for shooting permission, and they all will do it for free. 1 Quote Link to post
Rowan 308 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bradshaw Bennett is very expensive I am out of the country at the moment when I get back I will tell you who I use They are a 10 nth of the price I have 10 million employes liability and 10 million public liability Good luck on getting paid to shoot There are so may guns out there who will work for free I would appreciate that link too, cheers. Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bradshaw Bennett is very expensive I am out of the country at the moment when I get back I will tell you who I use They are a 10 nth of the price I have 10 million employes liability and 10 million public liability Good luck on getting paid to shoot There are so may guns out there who will work for free Would really appreciate that link mate Quote Link to post
Ratmanwan 66 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bradshaw Bennett is very expensive I am out of the country at the moment when I get back I will tell you who I use They are a 10 nth of the price I have 10 million employes liability and 10 million public liability Good luck on getting paid to shoot There are so may guns out there who will work for free Quote Link to post
Ratmanwan 66 Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 When you back kid ? Been ringing you today Quote Link to post
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