Brad93 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 As Above, I know i will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heladoxa Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 As Above, I know i will be You've lost me. Who or what is CA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I was contemplating going the other way to the BASC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 sounds like they are actually supporting shooting so very possibly next time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You've lost me. Who or what is CA? They are a pro foxhunting anti foxshooting organisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You've lost me. Who or what is CA? Countryside Alliance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 NGO everytime for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 If yuo shoot foxes, you will not be very popular in the CA - who do an excellent job lobbying for the repeal of the foxhunting ban. If you're a shooter, the BASC is the biggest and the best, IMHO. Your choice of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 NGO everytime for me I have just had a look at the NGO website and there isn't a single mention about defending shooting. It seems to be based around game keeping and solely gamekeeping. I have to say that although I don't always agree with BASC they are the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covlocks Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 10/10 for the BASC. They have a large and sensible voice that is listened to, and respected, by those in power. Without them I think we would have lost a great deal of the freedom that we enjoy today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearandnoidea Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm sticking with BASC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have just had a look at the NGO website and there isn't a single mention about defending shooting. It seems to be based around game keeping and solely gamekeeping. I have to say that although I don't always agree with BASC they are the best option. Hi MC I can only speak from my personal experience and I have had nothing but positive and constructive help, on shooting related problems, whenever I have contacted the NGO and that is all you want when needing advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hi MCI can only speak from my personal experience and I have had nothing but positive and constructive help, on shooting related problems, whenever I have contacted the NGO and that is all you want when needing advice. I have absolutely no doubt that this is the case. But in addition to the large advice team that the BASC has, with specialists in many different aspects of firearms, they do great work in lobbying our politicians. Love them or loathe them, politicians set the rules. It is critical that we keep as many on our side as possible - particularly as most negative opinions are due to a lack of knowledge. What do the NGO do to protect the future of shooting? The more (shooting organisations supporting/lobbying/working with politicians) the merrier, but I genuinely don't know what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Country Alliance ... I would not touch them with a barge pole. They know bug+er all about traditional shooting and rush into things like a bull in a china shop without thinking things out. The BFFS ( I used to be a member 30 years ago ) from which they originated was at least a professional organisation. They might be good for fox hunters , but they are a menace for shooting people. BASC is not perfect , but its the the best shooting organisation by far. Edited April 1, 2010 by anser2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 CPSA,clubman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I'm with both CA and BASC Edited April 1, 2010 by harfordwmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm with both CA and BASC Why both ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 CA for me come December. BASC aren't what they used to be over here in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'll stick with the BASC for now and watch the lead shot thing with interest to see who says what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Why both ? It's a tenner a year for me to join the CA and I am pro fox hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunhills Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm with both CA and BASC You must have more money than sense !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW80 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm a member of both, i have to have BASC for wildfowling (would be a member anyway) and also CA as the syndicate i was in used CA for our insurance. Both are up in September and i will renewing both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You must have more money than sense !! Probably a passionate shooter who wants himself and kids to shoot today and into the future. The smart thing to do is to support the two best and most pro-active field sport lobbying organisations. Surely? CA are superb and have practically got the horseback hunting ban overturned. BASC do an excellent job lobbying politicians as to the merits of shooting. Why on earth would you not support both if you could? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 NGO all the way. Run by down to earth people that know what theyre doing. And as for protecting shooting. Its most definately in their interests because with no shooting there will be no need for gamekeepers. therfore 90% of the members and staff would be out of jobs! Fair enough. So what are they doing then on the proactive front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 NGO all the way. Run by down to earth people that know what theyre doing. And as for protecting shooting. Its most definately in their interests because with no shooting there will be no need for gamekeepers. therfore 90% of the members and staff would be out of jobs! True enough but more shooting takes place without the need for gamekeepers so the two don't necessaily go hand in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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