I run a small syndicate shoot where members can bring a friend each time we shoot. I think it only fair that everybody who comes along is insured and I've asked that, in future, visiting Guns bring proof of insurance (BASC membership etc) with them on the day.
Shooting insurance
There are many different options for shooting insurance. Insurance for when you go shooting is easy to obtain and is included in the subscriptions of many of the countryside organisations. Here is a selection of articles which answer various questions about the issue and the legalities involved.
Insurance for shooters – is it necessary?
A: It isn’t, but it would be foolish of you to go shooting without insurance. Accidents when out shooting are more common than you might think and can happen to anyone. It is common practice for sporting agents to ask Guns to provide evidence of their insurance before they shoot. The same applies to shoot captains and hosts on…
Do I need special insurance to go shooting?
Q: Do I need special insurance to go shooting? I’m a bit confused by all this liability stuff… A: I have always thought it completely extraordinary that it is a legal requirement to be insured while driving a car but not while using a gun. But that is the case. That said, no responsible person would ever shoot without…
What’s the deal on insurance when you’re travelling with a shotgun?
A: Most gun owners utilise cover provided by their household insurance policies to insure their guns against risks such as damage or theft. Household policies will often have a schedule of named items covered for “all risks” while the items are away from the named property. Sporting equipment can usually be…
Shooting insurance: what are your options?
Game shots have a unique relationship with the weather. While others cower inside, a line of guns will happily stand in the pouring rain, the familiar smell of damp tweed curling into their nostrils as they wait for the birds to fly over. Yet fortitude is not always enough, and…
Game shooting and legal liability: A shoot owner’s responsibilities
Shoot owners cannot ignore the law governing workers, guests, neighbours, buyers and even trespassers
Which is the best organsisation with insurance for a shooter on a budget?
Consider the other membership benefits as there is no single best buy
Can I claim insurance if someone’s gun blows up?
We’ve got a guy in our shoot who insists on using a clapped-out black powder-proofed hammer gun, which rattles when he closes it.
What’s the minimum level of cover I need as a shooter?
I am going to join one of the organisations, mainly for the insurance cover being offered but I am a little confused because there are so many groups out there seeking new members. What's the minimum level of cover I need as a shooter?
My shotguns have an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
My shotguns are protected by an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
DEFRA’s insurance and chipping plan for dogs
Government proposals for compulsory insurance and microchipping for all dogs is criticised by law-abiding owner
Shooting insurance cover increase from CPSA
The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association has increased its members’ insurance cover to £10m for both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Do you need a game licence to validate insurance?
Is it true that if you're involved in a shooting accident and don't possess a current game licence, your shooting insurance is invalid?
Insurance for assured shoots only?
Insured only if you are assured – it could be on the cards for shooters
Do beaters need insurance on my shoot?
All the guns on our shoot are insured, so is it necessary to take out separate insurance to cover claims for any injuries suffered by our beaters on shoot days?