Becoming a MEMBER

Adult membership of TVASC is open to anyone who meets the following criteria (slightly different criteria apply for applicants under the age of 18 years):

Adult membership applicants must hold a current shotgun certificate.
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) and be able to show the certificate that is obtained on completion.
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 shooting in particular, and country sports in general. This is particularly important when meeting farmers, landowners and members of the public while out on a shooting day. The impression created could affect 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 (currently these are conducted online using the ZOOM video conferencing App).
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 the TVASC Treasurer, by email at tvasctreasurer@gmail.com or contact us here. Please provide a postal address and/or an email address to which an application form can be sent. Once you have completed and returned this you will, if there are current vacancies, be contacted to arrange a date when you can be available to do an interview. This will almost certainly be in the evening at 8.00 pm or thereabouts. The interview will be fairly informal and quite friendly and will be focused on whether the applicant does satisfy the criteria as set out in the above section. We have a policy of mentoring and supporting members who are new to the sport. If there are no current vacancies your completed application form will be kept on file and you will be contacted when vacancies occur. The waiting time is rarely more than six months and often less.

2024 Membership Annual Fees

Subscription includes full membership of the BASC.

Initial Joining fee £150

Full Member £265 (Couple £397)

Junior Member £48

Tamar Valley Association for Shooting and Conservation

Becoming a MEMBER

Application & Fees

How to Apply

2024 Membership Annual Fees

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