road-runner Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 found out today my local clay club.Raunds gun club has been broken into again this week and they have taken all the good traps even the fixed one`s from the skeet house`s these where built over 35 years ago.now we are left with nothing and 10 000 pound bill to replace.dont know if we can come back from this?? gutted so if any other clubs are offerd cheap traps let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Get the serial numbers and descriptions put about online. Gutted for you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 It's probably the same people that done the Brafield clay club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 road runner An idea of what the traps were, make and model, voltage, colour would help. Just as a note to others who read this, get a tin of spray paint, and give every trap you have a splash somewhere to make them distinctive, and recognisable, you don't have to go mad. kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I know its closing the stable door after the horse has bolted but the way to go in my opinion is mark with smart water I know it wont make them un-knickable but might help get them back faster and if advertised that everything is marked using the smartwater system may make the thieving scum think twice . if anyone in a club would like a smartwater kit I think I have an unused kit lying around so if your willing to pay P&P and are from a bona-fide club give me a shout and I will try and hunt it out Edited October 19, 2014 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Sorry to here you've been done over, starting up a club here and it's our greatest worry. What's this smart water stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Sorry to here you've been done over, starting up a club here and it's our greatest worry. What's this smart water stuff? google it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Smart water is clever stuff, but its one more thing to make them think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Just been having a read looks very very good worth a try, I'll talk to the Navy Policeman who's helping set it all up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Smart water is good,but stenclising your clubs name in some garish colour like bubble gum pink all over the traps also works too.If the Police stop the thieves later on that night and see the artwork they will be suspicious. This advice was given to me by the Police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) this is becoming an all to often occurrence.there is a lot of scum out there.if your club can come back from this and I hope they can.it might be worth giving rss security a call they make remote wireless alarms that run of car battery.i have them fitted at some remote outbuildings the battery lasts around three weeks the system texts and then calls up to eight nominated numbers.i have had these for over eight years now and they have never given any problems.also they have been responsible for four chancers being picked up by police.the system with two pir units costs around £1300 but they are well worth it.atb Edited October 19, 2014 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Where would you off load a dozen traps? It's niche gear to nick, and perhaps to order. It can only be to another club or on line which of course will attract attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Might end up on a container and out the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Where would you off load a dozen traps? It's niche gear to nick, and perhaps to order. It can only be to another club or on line which of course will attract attention. Scrap value? Might end up on a container and out the country. True but that means someone somewhere has a contact to offload them is there a big clay shooting scene in albania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I know its closing the stable door after the horse has bolted but the way to go in my opinion is mark with smart water I know it wont make them un-knickable but might help get them back faster and if advertised that everything is marked using the smartwater system may make the thieving scum think twice . if anyone in a club would like a smartwater kit I think I have an unused kit lying around so if your willing to pay P&P and are from a bona-fide club give me a shout and I will try and hunt it out Can we have this for Widdrington Gun Club? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Widdrington-Gun-Club/394972350574460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 will try to get makes and serial numbers in the week.will have to contact committee member for the info.cheers for the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Can we have this for Widdrington Gun Club? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Widdrington-Gun-Club/394972350574460 yep mate its yours I,ve sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 yep mate its yours I,ve sent you a pm Cheers, I've replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Does insurance not cover for these circumstances ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Ours does Will, But the renewals go through the roof and they start to insist on silly security measures, Hopefully they can keep going, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 A private instructor got turned over in stoke bruene a couple of months ago. Raunds club is well tucked away, nice little club. Only been the once but was a nice friendly club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Where would you off load a dozen traps? It's niche gear to nick, and perhaps to order. It can only be to another club or on line which of course will attract attention. Unfortunately there is always someone out there prepared to buy stolen property.and the sad part is it will be in this case another club owner or shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim85 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Our club may have some traps that we need to sell. Let me know what you need and ill ask at our next commitee meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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