BASC or CPSA ??

[resnikov]

I went clay pigeon shooting today and really enjoyed it. So I am thinking of getting a shotgun license so I can then get my own shotgun and do a lot more clay pigeons.

At the site they had leaflets for CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) http://www.cpsa.co.uk/ which seems like a good idea to join for the insurance but during my research in to the licences, gun cabinets, ammo storage (haven't even looked at guns yet) I saw that BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) http://www.basc.org.uk/ do very similar insurance.

I'm planning just to start with Clay pigeons but might go for game later one if I get good enough to hit them.

Does anyone have an opinion on either or both of them? Cheers in advance,

 

[British Red]

I'm a member of BASC - the insurance covers game, range and informal clays - why restrict yourself? They have very good member services too in terms of licence problems, shoot finders and many more things. I rate them highly

 

[Joonsy]

Hi resnikov, if you join BASC then you are covered for both clays and game shooting i believe, and also if you get a bit of permission from farmers you would be covered for a bit of informal rough shooting/pigeon shooting etc:, i'm not sure how CPSA operates but i think BASC may possibly offer a wider spectrum of cover.

 

[Silverback 1]

Another member of BASC here.

 

[Dannytsg]

I am also a member of BASC, it seems to have a lot more benefits and covers a wider range of activities.

 

[spandit]

Countryside Alliance also gives you insurance but doesn't seem to be as well known as BASC

 

[Stringmaker]

It depends on what you plan to be shooting at.

If you think it likely that you'll be shooting game or rough shooting then go with BASC.

I am with CPSA because I only shoot clays and it was the cheapest way of getting the liability cover.

Either way, good luck with it; once you start hitting things it is addictive.

 

[mace242]

Another BASC member here. Great imho.

 

[Dougster]

If you just want the insurance and are not bothered by the political efforts of the society then SACS is very competitively priced.