justabloke 6 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hi all, My 'this is me' post as a newbie to this forum. I've had a lifelong interest in shooting and field sports without a ready outlet - Aussie ex-pat and the gun laws really stymied any plans to enjoy the sport. Now that I'm a dual-national and getting into the swing of country life here in the UK I figured it was time to put up or shut up. A bit about me - ex-military having served 27 years in the RAAF. Love to shoot and not ashamed to admit to it in public. Experience to date is paper and clay - military weapons and 12 gauge. Would happily shoot one of God's creatures for the table but not for a trophy. Also happy to reduce the vermin burden if the opportunity presents itself. My youngest daughter (of 4) also loves to shoot and does so with her school clay pigeon team. Immediate goal is to start out air gunning for fun (FT/HFT) and for good (ratting around local poultry farms and dairies if possible). Over the next few years I plan on stepping up to bigger game and bigger pests. So that's me. A responsible, mature aged military veteran, looking to get into an activity denied to me by geography and short-sighted Government policy. Soapbox dismounted and normal service resumed. PS. Anyone have a letter template that works for gaining permissions? Have to ask... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,479 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 welcome mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,395 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 hello and welcome mate , theres a template for permission letters on here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justabloke 6 Posted June 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Ummmm, where exactly would I find the templates? Still feeling my way around the site and there is a lot to look at.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 Welcome aboard, mate. I reckon you'll fit right in ! Anyone whose kids school has a clay shooting team is alright by me !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,395 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Try using the search engine at the top of the page mate . play about and you will have fun finding out how the site works 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justabloke 6 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Cheers. I eventually found the template for the letter and waiver. Just sorting out my BASC membership and insurance - I'm a veteran and being a cheeky sod asking for a discount.... Let's see how I get on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,395 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I would have googled them all sacs , basc , etc and see what was the most suitable to my hobby then phoned if you dont ask you dont get LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justabloke 6 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 They've offered me £10 off the standard price. I'm probably just going to go with airgun membership at this stage as I don't expect to do anything with the 12G. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 08/06/2018 at 20:47, justabloke said: They've offered me £10 off the standard price. I'm probably just going to go with airgun membership at this stage as I don't expect to do anything with the 12G. Have a look at CCC3, mate. I've been with them for a few years now - one policy covers me for airgun, shotgun, firearms, ferrets, lurcher, the lot ! https://www.ccc3.co.uk/home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justabloke 6 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 09/06/2018 at 23:20, Blackbriar said: Have a look at CCC3, mate. I've been with them for a few years now - one policy covers me for airgun, shotgun, firearms, ferrets, lurcher, the lot ! https://www.ccc3.co.uk/home Thanks for the advice. They are certainly cheaper than BASC and offer higher cover. I don't expect the farmers from whom I request permission are going to care which company I go with for insurance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 33 minutes ago, justabloke said: Thanks for the advice. They are certainly cheaper than BASC and offer higher cover. I don't expect the farmers from whom I request permission are going to care which company I go with for insurance? Exactly ! And good luck in everything you do ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmac 97kt 13,730 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Welcome to the nut house atvbmac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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