Becoming a MEMBER

Adult membership of TVASC is open to anyone who meets the following criteria. Slightly different criteria apply to applicants under the age of 18 years.

Adult membership applicants should hold a current shotgun certificate, but if their intention is to control pests with an air rifle, that is relaxed.
They should know quite thoroughly the open and closed season dates for all the legitimate quarry species, and what those species are.
They should be a 'safe gun', having read and understood the BASC 'Code of Good Shooting Practice' (see here) and are able to abide by the rules and guidance therein. To validate this, we ask all new members to complete the free BASC 'Shotgun Safe Shot Theory Test' (See here) or if applicable the BASC 'Air Rifle Safe Shot Theory Test' (See here) and be able to show the certificate that is obtained on completion.
They have successfully taken the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Accredited Game Shot online test https://www.gwctknowledge.com/get-accredited/gwct-accredited-game-shot/
They can read a map with a degree of confidence and are able to stay within such boundaries as may be marked thereon.
They can be a 'Good Ambassador' for country sports in general, and shooting in particular. This is particularly important when meeting farmers, landowners and members of the public while out on a shooting day. The impression created affects the reputation of the Association, and of shooting in general.
They are willing to help the Association from time to time by offering some time or skills. For example a few hours each year feeding pheasants, clearing foreshore, or supporting a social event.
They undertake to abide by the rules and guidance set out in the Association's constitution.
They are willing to attend an interview with the TVASC committee at a time of mutual convenience that could be via video conferencing.
They are willing to pay a once only joining fee and the subsequent annual subscription which includes automatic membership of BASC. Details of the current fees are given below.

Application & Fees

How to Apply

In the first instance contact TVASC by email at tvascsecretary@gmail.com or see the contact page.

Please provide copies of the test certificates mentioned in the paragraph above and provide an email address to which an Application Form can be sent.

Once you have completed and returned this, you will be contacted to arrange a date when you will be available for interview. This will probably take place in the evening and will be fairly informal and friendly. It will focus upon the applicant satisfying the criteria listed above.

We have a policy of mentoring and support for members who are new to the sport.

If there are no current vacancies for membership your application will be kept on file until a vacancy occurs.

The waiting time is rarely more than six months.

2025 Membership Annual Fees

Subscription includes full membership of the BASC.

Initial Joining fee £150

Full Membership £273

Couple Membership £413

Junior Membership £49

Tamar Valley Association for Shooting and Conservation

Becoming a MEMBER

Application & Fees

How to Apply

2025 Membership Annual Fees

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