955i Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well, going out on a limb here as any threads on this topic seem to end up locked, but I will be looking to join one of the organisations in the next month or so and would like to know why members of each chose the one they did and what they feel their organisations offered that others didn't. I know I could search and probably find threads on this but can already guess what they would be like so would like to start one without any slanging matches. I would like some solid opinions out of this please and as such will be requesting the removal of any posts that are descending into an argument as I feel there is valid information to be had out of this (if only for myself). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulABF Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm with SACS. Why? Purely because they were the cheapest - £22 - by being a member on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 BASC because they are an established organisation that does most for shooting and conducts itself in a professional manner unlike other organisations. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Im with Countryside alliance because they were the group i had more inkeeping with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 first joined basc because they were the only ones id heard of before. heard of a few more since then but rejoined basc last month because theyre still the ones i see most of in the papers, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 BASC because it's the most expensive (you get what you pay for I have found in life), they provide the most cover. They seem to be professional. They also have 100 years behind them. They have their own legal team and I like the car stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 OK, I'll kick this one off, what the betting how long this thread will last. This subject has been discussed on this forum to the point of obliteration. However, if you want the best representation, experience, credibility, and maximum bang for your buck, go with BASC. 130,000 members can't all be wrong. If you want insurance you can go with any of a number of organisations for around half the price of BASC. With regards to shooting I would suggest that you will get far less than half the effort for your money. The choice is yours. Hows that, I didn't mention SACS, tempting though it was. 10---9---8--- webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Much depends I guess on what type of shooting you are most interested in. All organizations offer insurance, all are similar in type and level of cover so let’s not get too bogged down by that! Let’s concentrate on what, apart from insurance, you want out of your support for an organization. The larger organizations cost more to join, but have larger resources at your disposal and more resources to target on keeping shooting safe. If you plan to specialize on a specific form of shooting such as, small bore, large bore, clay pigeon, airgunning, muzzle loading or deer stalking for example, then there are specialist organizations that look after those disciplines. If you are a gamekeeper then there are a couple of organizations that specialize here too. If you are an all round country person then there are more generalist organizations as well. If you are a general shooting type then there are a few general shooting organizations to choose from. Once you have decided which of the above groups you fit into, check out the relevant organizations web site to see what their objectives are and join the one that best suits your needs. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I am with GJUK on this one great car sticker's stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 KEEP IT NICE BOYS AND GIRLS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJUK Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 It's going well so far Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Me, I joined BASC because I wanted one of their car stickers. I wasn't that fussed about insurance - I have it with CPSA, home contents and all over the shop anyway. If you chose to join a shooting organisation for cheap insurance then take my advice and don't bother - just phone up one of the existing companies you have insurance with (or your broker) and ask them to sort something for you. Hell, I think you will find that if you have a "premium" type bank account (one that costs you a couple of quid a month) you might have insurance anyway - I found out last week that I get free travel insurance with my account (that I have had for over 10 years). With the BASC it's the only one you know with 100% certainty will be there in 12 months time and actually has some clout - not like some of the mickey mouse 2 bob alternatives run out of people's bedrooms. Take a look at the BASC webby and see what they can do for you - you would be surprised as to the length and breadth of the services available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well the car stickers seem to be the main reason so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well the car stickers seem to be the main reason so far And you get one free when you join. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 BASC for me. Spoke to their firearms dept a couple of times, great advice. Also when asked if i had insurance by farmers they have always asked if i had "BASC insurance" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Its a good job that I didn't promise to show my **** in Burtons window. I can't believe that this thread has not been trashed by now. Could it be that the main protagonist has taken a hint, or is he just off line? webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 955i , You owe it to yourself and to shooting sports to belong to an association . In my humble opinion the B.A.S.C. is the best organization around to look after our future shooting . B.A.S.C. has been around for 100 years now and have the most experiance in dealing with present and future legeslation that effects us going out for a days shooting . I have been a member for many years and was infact an old W.A.G.B.I. man . I have seen much water pass under the proverbial bridge over the years and B.A.S.C. has allways been there to fight the corner of the shooting community . B.A.S.C. is not perfect and on occasions has made mistakes and i will be the first to tell them so as i have in the past . Being a paid up member i am intitled to make a criticism if i find genuine fault ,after all its a members association ,and nobody elses . Its not just a matter of insurance ,its a matter of what your association is doing to protect the future of shooting . Our main objective as shooters is to support an association that will secure the future of shooting . Join the B.A.S.C. and you wont regret it . Best of luck , Harnser , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifiden Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 BASC for me. Spoke to their firearms dept a couple of times, great advice. Also when asked if i had insurance by farmers they have always asked if i had "BASC insurance" oh and the car stickers are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well here we go, (lol) tryed another shooting lot found out the hard way you get what you pay for, even if they are slow, BASC are slow the reason is the lads and lasses down there in Wrexham have loads of experiance behind them and wisdom unfortunatly this only comes with age and the arther gets them a bit in this damp weather lol (DAVE). SLOW THEY MIGHT BE BUT spot on they are. HAPPY NEW YEAR Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinksford Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) What is best for Shotgun shooting Edited January 2, 2009 by hinksford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I am with GJUK on this one great car sticker's stag i think everyone agrees, the car stickers are the reason we all pick basc! now, all i need to do is get a car to put my car sticker on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 i think everyone agrees, the car stickers are the reason we all pick basc! now, all i need to do is get a car to put my car sticker on.... Not happy never got a sticker , David i will be knocking on your door in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 With BASC and will be renewing with them too. No one has mentioned the free magazine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not happy never got a sticker , David i will be knocking on your door in the morning uh oh, david, i think youd better get a supply of those stickers for the pw members!!! With BASC and will be renewing with them too. No one has mentioned the free magazine!! :yes: magazine? huh! thats nowhere the same as car stickers. you cant stick a magazine to a window i came up with an idea that would be better than car stickers though... GUN CABINET STICKERS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 BASC sends out a sticker with every new members pack - but if anyone else who wants a free BASC car sticker just let me know - e-mail me at BASC david.ilsley@basc.org.uk with your postal address and I will post one (or more) to you. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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