CPSA

[the outlaw 0]

I thought a few of you peeps might do a bit of clay bashing and thought I would ask, I am interested to know, what keeps people from joining the CPSA.

I know hundreds of good clay shooters who refuse point blank, to joining. I want to know what it is that they dont like?

The sport is finding it harder to get shooters willing to shoot for thier county.

What puts people off and what can the CPSA do about it?

I will present this report and reports on other forums to the current chairman of the CPSA, Mr Terry Bobbit at the next AGM.

I for one find the cost of membership off putting. But to shoot for your county you need to be a full member.

I already have a better insurance with another organisation as it covers me for all shooting not just clays like the CPSA.

I think they should offer another level of membership, which doesnt include the insurance. This would then make it a bit more bearable for shooters like myself, who are insured by another company, to be able to afford the membership.

Also the cost of shooting is going up due to cartridge costs. As yet the grounds are trying hard not to increase the cost of clays. It is thier interest to get shooters through the doors after all.

What do you all think and if things changed whould you reconsider joining?

 

Tony

[Geoff.C 0]

You are not right on the insurance Tony. I am interested (but not good enough) in shooting for England, so don't bother with full membership. My "Clubman" membership gives me cover for all shooting sports,(inc "wabbiting" with the .22) so that does for me. The magazine is not bad, some good articles in it, but I would not buy it. Most of it is lists of results showing people you don't know, at places you will never visit.Only of interest to the top shots really.

[Ricky-N.p.p 0]

how much is the membership out of curiosity ?

[Geoff.C 0]

how much is the membership out of curiosity ?

 

Full £55

Veteran, Family, Disabled. £44

Junior £30

Colts £16.50

Clubman £30

 

You can save a couple of pounds by having a two year membership.

Have a look at the CPSA website, lots of info on there.

[the outlaw 0]

Geoff C, you are quite right about the insurance, so I copied this from the main CPSA site.

 

Members benefit from:

 

£5 Million civil liability insurance cover for ALL shooting sports (except mounted hunting and subject to the policy document in force). *

£20,000 Personal Accident cover *

£5 Million Professional Indemnity Insurance for Coaches, Instructors, Safety Officers, Referees, affiliated county and regional committee members and volunteers (new)

PULL! your own exclusive members-only magazine 10 times a year (next available issue sent after joining).

Free membership card and badge.

A classification system tailored to meet the requirements of shooters at all levels.

Marksman Badges for 25, 50, 75 and 100 Straight in most disciplines.

Protection for your sport - the CPSA liaises closely with the BSSC, Police and the Home Office.

Free advice service to all members, shoot organisers and affiliated clubs of all sizes.

Gain a team place for your county, region or country - even the Olympic Games.

Assistance with planning, noise and shotgun certificate problems.

A variety of coaching schemes & courses exclusive to members.

The chance to compete in county, regional, national and international competitions.

Availability to enter major championships for all categories of shooters.

A free list of clubs and qualified coaches in your area on request.

Exclusive members seasonal special offers as listed here.

 

When you click the here button this comes up.

 

For further details of any of these promotional offers available exclusively to new and existing CPSA Members, please contact CPSA HQ for information or view the details found within your joining or renewal pack. Please quote your membership number when contacting these companies.

 

National Car Rental - up to 20% discount UK and abroad for car hire and van hire. Also includes Guy Salmon car rental hire. See Affinity Programme leaflet for membership information and codes.

Whooopeeeee! I have a car so dont need that!

 

APH - Reduced rate airport parking / airport hotels / airport lounges - up to 35% off for CPSA Members.

Whoooopeeeee! not going anywhere!

 

ArrowLaserShot - 10% discount for CPSA Qualified Instructors & Coaches.

I'm not a coach or instructor so dont need that!

 

Chris Potter Country Sports - discount available for CPSA Qualified Instructors & Coaches - contact direct for details.

Same again not a coach so dont need that!

 

Easy Hit!! - Fibre optic foresight correcting cross eye dominance - Trade discount for qualified CPSA coaches and instructors - apply direct.

Again no good to me a normal shooter not a coach!

 

GunSure - Gun insurance up to 10% off policy price.

I get this, one benifit I do use!

 

HMCA - Personal Health Care Benefits - up to 40% off.

Not worth the paper they are written on, I had this for a while and then read the small print!

 

Intercontinental Hotels (including Holiday Inn) - Click to receive up to 25% discount on hotel accommodation.

No good if you dont go to hotels!

 

RAC - Discounted Membership - 25% off.

National breakdown are cheaper and better even with the discount!

 

Shotgun Store - 10% discount on selected new guns and a range of shooting accessories. Visit www.shotgun-store.co.uk and enter promotional code cpsa2007.

I have a gun and cant afford to buy brand new anyway!

 

Sporting Shooter - Magazine subscription offer saving up to 25% off.

Thats nice but dont read it!

 

The insurance is better than I thought, but I would still prefer the choice of not having it and going elsewhere.

 

Tony

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[Waz 4,293]

Father in law was a member for years, is the magazine called 'PULL' used to have a flick through it now and again.

[Geoff.C 0]

Father in law was a member for years, is the magazine called 'PULL' used to have a flick through it now and again.

 

That's right Waz, it's still called "Pull". As I said before, it's ok in places but pages of results and fixtures of little interest. You get 10 copies a year anyway with Clubman membership. I'm quite happy as I get my insurance and discount off RAC.If you shoot clays, you really should be a member.