Foxgun Tom 75 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 What do you think of this guy's, BASC chose to ignore the plight of a 15 year old boy, who had his eye removed after a shooting accident, Ian B will post details of Emails sent and received on the matter, and images of a T_shirt I'll be wearing at Selby. please let me know your views??? Tom :realmad: :realmad: :realmad: :realmad: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pickaxe 23 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 it dosn't surprise me at all , i'm sorry to say :realmad: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaun v 3 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 was the guy who was responsible a member of the basc, if he was i cant see how they can ignore the young lad , i would write to the hunting press about it with all the details , then see how quickly they get back to him after some bad publicity. also try watch dog that would be event better if it got some tv expossure, good luck to him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Letter sent to BASC Dear Sir's On new years day 2004 a young friend of mine Alexander Kerr (Zander) aged 15 was injured by a ricochet from a shotgun !!! This unfortunate incident happened while he and experienced Gun's were out taking part in legitimate pest control!!!!!!! Zander was rushed to hospital where he underwent a number of operation's to remove pellet's. Unfortunately, another operation is required and Zander is set to lose the sight in his right eye!!. I intend to be present at the" Waterloo Cup" and have asked the youngster to join me. Is there any way that the National Coursing Club can make his visit special ??? And can I ask BASC and the SCA ,as well as SAC's, If there is any thing they could do to help aid the boy's recovery ??, This young man has shown tremendous courage and when I visited him today, his only concern was for the the chap who fired the shot, and how "he was worried at what he was going through". It was a very humbling experience, to see a young lad going through so much and yet his first thought is for others. I hope you all might be able to help this youngster while he goes through a difficult time personally Regards Tom Chalmers Site Editor www.thelanarkshireandrenfrewshirehunt.com Reply To Letter Tom, Thanks for this - not a very happy New Year for all concerned. Unfortunately I do not know whether any of the parties involved were members of BASC or whether insurance claims will be made against our insurance policy. Nor do I know whether there is any police action being taken. Due to these considerations it would not be appropriate, at this stage, for BASC to offer any more than our best wishes for a speedy recovery. All the best, Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxgun Tom 75 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Every body on the back of that T-shirt helped in a material way, The websites involved allowed the appeal to be posted in their forums and forum members donated cash and the offer of day's out, some Lurcher enthusiasts even offered Zander a pup, Country magazines, advertised the appeal in their letter pages so that more people, were aware of what was going on, The National Coursing Club's Di Brodie sent free passes to the Waterloo Cup. Because Zander, is involved in promoting Lurcher and Terrier work as a member of the Scottish Working Dog Association a large number of UK Lurcher and Terrier men supported the appeal from the outset. What also makes Basc's attitude so appalling is that they're supposed to be the voice of shooting and encouraging the next generation of young shooters to take up the sport, what is also ironic is that Zander despite is injuries and new disability has applied for his shotgun certificate and the largest single donation to the appeal came from, "The England Olympic Skeet Team", the true voice of shooting! In my humble opinion BASC are a shower of heartless uncaring B@stards, Who will never see another penny or any future support from me and the vast majority of my friends, who will not be re-newing their memberships over this issue Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ash Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Is this the accident that happend in eaglesham and is the case finnished as i thought there was still a case to be done yet. anyway i wish all concerned a speedy recovery as i now the young lad had eye ops and the others out that night must also feel like crap so keep your strenght up through a rough time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxgun Tom 75 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Is this the accident that happend in eaglesham and is the case finnished  as i thought there was still a case to be done yet. anyway i wish all concerned a speedy recovery as i now the young lad had eye ops and the others out that night must also feel like crap so keep your strenght up through a rough time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its the same incident, the police are still investigating, but for all concerned it looks as if the accident was a complete fluke, I know the guys involved and I would be very surprised if blame is aportioned to any-one There is no case, as no-one has been charged with any offence???? Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ash Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Im not trying to judge tom just wondering mate i think that basc should have backed this all the way looks like there policy is [bANNED TEXT] the shit hits the fan hide and hope it dont smell to bad, LUKIE shooting accdents dont happen to often but [bANNED TEXT] they do we must get behind the people in question as it might be us next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxgun Tom 75 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Im not trying to judge tom just wondering mate i think that basc should have backed this all the way looks like there policy is [bANNED TEXT] the shit hits the fan hide and hope it dont smell to bad, LUKIE shooting accdents dont happen to often but [bANNED TEXT] they do we must get behind the people in question as it might be us next. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You hit the nail right on the head, mate. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest simonw Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 see you lot at selby them Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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