camojohn Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I went online to renew my BASC membership and notest that the https in my google chrome search bar had a red line through in. Is this still safe to use when paying my renewal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I wouldn't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I wouldn't use them. Useless from what I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Are you sure it's the genuine site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If you are worried just phone them on Monday. Numbers are on your card and you can be sure where your call is going. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Thats the unlock page needs membership number, email,password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I wouldn't use them. Useless from what I've seen. yep. Waste of time and money. Buy shooting insurance cover online and spend the rest on more ammo and go shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Renewed mine last week online with no problems. I have picked up two new permissions recently and both land owners asked to see my basc card before signing my permission paperwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I wouldn't use them. Useless from what I've seen. yep. Waste of time and money. Buy shooting insurance cover online and spend the rest on more ammo and go shooting. There's always a few people with really huge chips on their shoulders ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 There's always a few people with really huge chips on their shoulders ... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Seems to be in vogue to bash BASC on here at the moment but there is still no organisation I would rather have behind me if the **** ever hit the fan . I have yet to see any of the others offering cover on here , helping people out and giving shooting opportunities to PW members . Edited April 25, 2015 by fenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 i think its getting harder to keep you gun now, we have to be more care full. so having BASC behide you is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 all the Basc bashers will be the first moaning when no one stands up for their sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Seems to be in vogue to bash BASC on here at the moment but there is still no organisation I would rather have behind me if the **** every hit the fan . I have yet to see any of the others offering cover on here , helping people out and giving shooting opportunities to PW members . To PW members or Basc members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 BASC often don't stand up when it counts. I queried them when after having a FAC for 5 years , 3 of which were mentored , the police demanded I also have a new mentorship condition added on for deer stalking. Despite this not being is HO guidance they were totally unwilling to push for it and the attitude of the woman I spoke to stank. Terrible service. I have heard lots of numerous stories from members here and other forums. I wouldn't go back to a shop that treated me as a customer like that so why should I go back to them ? There are other organisations out there. You pay your money and make your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 To PW members or Basc members? Yes sorry , to BASC members , but through this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yes its safe, its just the security certificate we have that sometimes causes some search engines baulk at, its then sorts itself out. The server its on to very safe indeed so don't fret Pitty that when someone asks a genuine question the small minority of typical BASC bashers leap onto it to have yet another go, totally ignoring the opening post and grinding axes that are years old BASC has moved on, got bigger and better, especially over the last 2-3 years, working harder, delivering more. So if BASC is not your organisation of choice move on, and then when your organisation is nowhere to be seen when the big issue facing shooting are being worken on by BASC an no one else please come on here and criticize them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Pitty that when someone asks a genuine question the small minority of typical BASC bashers leap onto it to have yet another go, totally ignoring the opening post and grinding axes that are years old BASC has moved on, got bigger and better, especially over the last 2-3 years, working harder, delivering more. So if BASC is not your organisation of choice move on, and then when your organisation is nowhere to be seen when the big issue facing shooting are being worken on by BASC an no one else please come on here and criticize them Can't say fairer than that David. I for one would not want to be without the representation that BASC provides us all as shooters. In particular I hope I never need to use the BASC insurance or legal advice, but it's good to know that it's there just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I have not been on the shooting scene for long but joined BASC straight away. I have contacted them several times and very happy with help I have received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) I've shot for well over 20 years and 13+ years sgc but when I moved to fac a few years back I thought I'd join basc. I'm glad I did and wish I had sooner . I've used them for advice a few times now with bang on advice Edited April 26, 2015 by team tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Find BASC the most recognised, and know they are insurance for, shooting, 100% saves questions after the event too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 We take as we find, which is why I left BASC after many years and joined the NGO; so if we're going stray off topic to BIG UP shooting organisations then I'll put in my pennerth worth for the NGO. Had a query about pheasant diseases and the next day received a very helpful and courteous call from a lady vet who specialised in game birds, even though our part-time keeper is a member of BASC and not the NGO. He was so impressed he has recently joined the NGO and is allowing his BASC membership to lapse. Mike Wallace (?) has emailed me on several occasions with professional advice concerning firearms legislation and licensing queries, and bearing in mind it is all run on a voluntary basis (so no big fat cat pensions to subsidise ) it is extremely well run and very professional. Anyone want to big up their relevant organisation while we're at it just for the sake of balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Its George Wallace, he used to work at BASC as one of our firearm officers Yes we take as we find I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Its George Wallace, he used to work at BASC as one of our firearm officers Yes we take as we find I agree That's the badger, grand bloke. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yes its safe, its just the security certificate we have that sometimes causes some search engines baulk at, its then sorts itself out. The server its on to very safe indeed so don't fret Pitty that when someone asks a genuine question the small minority of typical BASC bashers leap onto it to have yet another go, totally ignoring the opening post and grinding axes that are years old BASC has moved on, got bigger and better, especially over the last 2-3 years, working harder, delivering more. So if BASC is not your organisation of choice move on, and then when your organisation is nowhere to be seen when the big issue facing shooting are being worken on by BASC an no one else please come on here and criticize them I agree, and I'm getting fed up of all the BASC bashers every time someone asks a question about them. If you don't want to support BASC, then so be it, but don't jump on the band wagon and rubbish them. Genuine complaints, if any, about BASC, should be directed to those concerned, and not on here. BASC has been very helpful to me. They overturned a condition about me being mentored with a .308 for stalking, despite me stalking for 6 years with a .243. And, they are only at the end of a phone if I need advice. I, for one, will continue to support them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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