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NATIONAL SHOOTING CENTRE, BISLEY
As From 1st January 2008 The NSC will comply with Council
Policy in that:
Only Full Members of the NRA, members of affiliated
clubs shooting on published club days, those who have paid meeting membership
and those involved in notified guest/corporate days will be allowed
to shoot on Bisley ranges.
In Effect
This means that the only people able to hire ANY ranges
at Bisley are full individual members, or nominated club officials acting
on behalf of an affiliated club.
M.G.Farnan, NRA, Director of Shooting
December 2007
SHOOTERS RECORD SHEETS
Members are reminded that by the
end of December each year those who have nominated the MLAGB as their
primary club should have returned their shooters record sheets to Malcolm
Seller, the MLAGB Police Liaison Officer.
Failure to do so will result in the FAC issuing Police
Force being notified that the members' firearms have not been used in
the year, which will further result in a visit from the police to query
whether they still have a need for their firearms.
It is the members own responsibility to ensure
that their shooting records are up to date and that the Association
Police Liaison Officer receives copies before year end. Contact details
can be found on the inside front cover.
Novermber 2007
Shooting in Poland, 2008 Grand Prix Cracovia - in
Memoriam Donald Malson
23 May - 25 May 2008
Organization: The Historical Shooters Guard of Cracovia
(Historyczne Bractwo Kurkowe Kraków) on the shooting range Wawel.
A big event for Muzzle Loading Shooters in Middle Europe: The first
Grand Prix in Poland.
You are invited to come on May 22 for sightseeing in
Cracovia, shooting events on Friday, Saturday and shoot off (if needed)
on Sunday. On Saturday evening: meeting in the Old City of Cracow.
Donald Malson was up to his death on May 9th 2007 the
Secretary General of MLAIC and the Great Promotor of the Polish Muzzle
Loader Team. To him we donate this event.
Waldemar Gorzawsk, Polish Delegate
If you are interested in taking part please contact Frank
Thibault
October 2007
TRADE FAIR AND OTF RAFFLE DRAW
A forthcoming attraction at the Exhibition Hut, Bisley, Saturday
10th November. Open to customers from about 9am and the raffle draw
will take between 2 and 3pm. Table bookings and all enquiries to John
Marsh 07714 960816.
September 2007
AUTUMN, SPORTING NATIONAL CLAY PIGEON SHOOT
Due to the excellent attendance at this shoot in
October 2006, we will be holding the event again in 2007, see below
for details. The event will be hosted by the Gloucester Branch and is
to be held on Saturday 13th October 2007. The venue will be at the Cheltenham
& District Clay Club, which is situated between Bishops Cleeve and
Stoke Orchard, Nr Cheltenham, Glos. MLA signs will be in position on
the day.
Shooting will commence at 12.00 midday until 4.30pm,
or until we can't see anymore. The ground will be open from 10.00 am
on the morning of the shoot, so why not come early and have a chin wag;
tea and coffee will be available all day, please bring your own food.
As last year we will not hold the Big Bore and team
events, we will however be holding the Small Bore competition, at the
request of a number of members.
The events being held will be as follows:
- Small Bore 25 single clays, shot from 5 stands, any
muzzle loading sporting gun, 18 bore or smaller.
- Tankard 20 single clays, shot from 5 stands, any
percussion gun.
- Flintlock 20 single clays, shot from 5 stands, any
flintlock gun.
- Cotswold 30 double clays, shot from 5 stands, (true
pairs) any percussion double barrel gun.
- Hammer Gun 30 double clays, shot from 5 stands, (true
pairs) any double barrel hammer gun. Blackpowder cartridges only.
The hammer gun competition will be re-entry highest
score to win (not first card). Last Entries will be at 3.30 pm, with
all cards in by 4.30 pm, to allow time for shoot offs.
We will make sure that the targets are sensible and
will be fair for all, not to fast, not to far away. Please make the
effort to attend, we look forward to seeing you.
Dave Marland. Gloucester Branch Secretary
September 2007
GUEST DAY
An MLAGB Guest Day will be held at Wedgnock on the 29th September.
There will be extended shooting hours with the ranges open at 10am through
to 4pm. The 25m, 50m and 100m ranges will be available and all disciplines
will be catered for.
Members have the opportunity to invite family and friends
to experience our sport. As previously, anyone bringing guests must
be a full member of the MLAGB and will be responsible for instructing
and supervising them on the safe handling of muzzle loading firearms.
All must sign in at the range office.
If you are not a season ticket holder there will be
a nominal charge of £5 for range hire but there will be no charge
for your guests. All guests must be at least 14 years old to shoot but
younger children are welcome as spectators.
Targets can be purchased on the day. Ear defenders are
mandatory and can be purchased at the range office.
Members wishing to take advantage of the extended range
hours for some training prior to the OTF Match of 13/14 October are
welcome. If not accompanied by a guest however, normal day range fees
will be applicable for those who don't hold a season ticket.
If you would like more information please contact the
Pistol Secretary, David Spittles.
September 2007
2007 RAFFLE
Tickets for the popular MLAGB raffle in aid of
the Overseas Team Fund (OTF) are now available. With a lack of outside
funding the Great Britain teams rely heavily on the income generated
by the Raffle, the OTF Auction at Bisley and the fundraising shoots
in the spring and autumn at Wedgnock.
Please consider purchasing raffle tickets to support
our international shooters who give much of their own time and resources
to train for selection and compete in international championships.
Prizes offered this year are:
- FIRST PRIZE - A fine 14 bore double barrel gun by
Joseph Manton and Son. This is a genuine antique so no licence is
required to possess, unless of course you do wish to use it. The cash
option is £800
- SECOND PRIZE - A Pedersoli Remington .44 Revolver
or a cheque for £300.
- THIRD PRIZE - A Pedersoli Kentucky Percussion Rifle
or a cheque for £175.
- FOURTH PRIZE - A cheque for £150
- FIFTH TO TENTH PRIZES - Cheques for £75
Books of tickets should be available at Wedgnock and
the Exhibition Hut Bisley, or contact Paul
Roberts, MLAGB, PO Box 779, West End, Woking, Surrey GU24 9WA.
The raffle will be drawn at our Autumn Arms Fair
at Bisley in November. Thank you for your support!
August 2007
NATIONAL MUZZLE LOADING SKEET CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, 16th September 2007 at Lakenheath Clay
Target Centre, Suffolk
The Competitions
- Any muzzle loading double barrel shotgun (25 clays
- singles & doubles) Entry £7
- Any muzzle loading percussion shotgun (15 clays -
singles) Entry £5
- Any muzzle loading flintlock shotgun (15 clays -
singles) Entry £5
- Ladies Challenge - any muzzle loading percussion
shotgun (15 clays - singles) Entry £5
- Hammer Gun - Black Powder Cartridges only (25 clays
singles & doubles) Entry £7)
*Maximum load 1¼ oz . Max loads for muzzle loading
competitions 1.25 oz shot and 3.5 drams of powder. Max shot size English
no 7.
Shoot starts at 10.00am. Last entries at 2.30pm
For further information on this event and on the
Lakenheath Muzzle Loaders, please visit the Lakenheath Clay Target Centre
web site at www.lctc.co.uk.
August 2007
NATIONAL CLAY PIGEON CHAMPIONSHIPS
The National Clay Pigeon Championships will take
place at Wedgnock Shooting Ground on 25 August. With seven events to
compete in (including black powder cartridge guns) there is plenty to
keep the enthusiast occupied.
There are a great many shot gunners in the Association
and we encourage you to come and shoot in the competitions. It is not
our intention to make our sporting competitions hard, they are set for
the average shooter to obtain his or her average score with perhaps
one stand to sort out the better shots. We want you to come and break
clays, meet other shooters and give your guns an airing.
August 2007
ENGLISH PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Held at Wedgnock and on the same weekend as the
Short Range Championships (i.e. 25/26 August), the English Pistol Championships
follows the standard Muzzle Loading Associations International Committee
(MLAIC) competition schedule with events in two categories - O (Original
firearms) and R (Replica firearms). As with the rifle event, membership
of the MLAGB is mandatory. Entry
Form.
August 2007
SHORT RANGE CHAMIONSHIPS
The MLAGB's National Short Range Championships
will be held at the Association's Wedgnock range complex on the bank
holiday weekend of 25 and 26 August. There is plenty of shooting opportunity
with ten 50m events and fourteen 100m events. Competitions include for
original and reproduction arms. The 50m competitions include offhand
events for matchlock, flintlock and percussion muskets, and military
and target rifle. At 100m flintlock, military and target rifles can
be shot, and there is also an event for double barrel rifles and a 'three
position' match for patched ball rifles. Entrants should note that this
is not an 'open' competition but confined to members of the MLAGB. Entry
Form.
Wedgnock offers superb
facilities for hosting such and event with spacious ranges and covered
firing points. Set in the heart of England it is easily accessible from
the nearby motorway network.
July 2007
NRA IMPERIAL HISTORIC ARMS MEETING
The NRA's
Imperial Historic Arms Meeting is firmly established in the calendar
of 'classic arms' shooters. There are many events for muzzle loading
rifles and pistols, additionally those with a taste for breech loading
rifles have opportunity to air their Sniders, Martini-Henrys, etc. Rifle
competitions are fired at 50m, 100m and 200 yards and offer an excellent
opportunity for 'club shooters' to try their hand at mid-range shooting.
The Event takes place at Bisley on 14/15 July. Further details from:
NRA Historic Arms Resource Centre, National Shooting Centre, Bisley
Camp, Brookwood, Surrey GU24 OPB.
July 2007
PEDERSOLI CHALLENGE
This MLAGB run open competition is now well established
and is generously sponsored by both Davide Pedersoli & Co and Viking
Arms Ltd. Make the weekend of 7/8 July a date in your diary - where
else in the UK do you get opportunity to compete for prizes of such
distinction? This year the prizes to be awarded for aggregate competitions
are:
- One Pedersoli Le Page International
.36 Percussion Pistol
- One Pedersoli Pennsylvania Dixie
.32 Flintlock Rifle
Run on the lines of an international
match there will be a full program of 25m, 50m and 100m, events catering
for matchlock, flintlock and percussion pistol, plus revolvers, and
for longarms, matchlock and flintlock musket, flintlock rifle and percussion
military and target rifles. Range capacity at Wedgnock is such that
all events are self squadded, with the first detail commencing at 10:00am
and the last one at 4:00pm each day. Entry forms are distributed to
all those that attended the match in the last two years or can be downloaded
via the 'Calendar of Events' on the MLAGB web site (at www.mlagb.com).
Whilst entries can also be made on the day, advance submission of entry
forms is of great assistance to the match organiser. Representatives
of Viking Arms will be attending on the Sunday to present the prizes
to the winners. Entry Forms: Musket
& Rifle - Pistol.
June 2007
SHOTGUNNING IN EAST ANGLIA
A newly formed group of muzzle loading shotgunners
has been set up to provide the opportunity to shoot black powder muzzle
loading guns in East Anglia. The Lakenheath Clay Target Centre (LCTC)
Muzzle Loaders welcome both experienced and new people to the sport.
The shoots take place between 10.00am and 1.00pm on one Sunday of every
month at Lakenheath CTC. Shoots will be 30 birds sporting for double
guns and 20 birds for single guns. Dates for shoots this year are:
17th June
15th July
27th August (Bank Holiday Monday)
16th September (National Muzzle Loading Skeet Championship)
28th October
18th November
16th December
For more information visit the LCTC Muzzle Loaders
web site at: www.lctc.co.uk
June 2007
PISTOL FEST 2007
The MLAGB's annull Pistol Fest will be held at
Wedgnock Range, Warwick, on the weekend of 12/13 May. With a sixteen
competitions for matchlock, flintlock and percussion pistol plus revolvers
there is plenty enough shooting to make a weekend of it! So if you want
to compete with your original flintlock duelling pistol or your 'Old
Army' Ruger there are matches for all. Note that the Pistol Fest is
not an open shoot, but confined to MLAGB members.
The OTF Match held in April opened an MLAGB program
of pistol competitions running on a regular basis through to the end
of season OTF match in October. Along with the Pistol Fest other matches
are the National Pistol Championships, Pedersoli Challenge and English
Pistol Championships. In addition there are muzzle loading pistol events
at the NRA's Phoenix Meeting and Trafalgar Meetings. For the keen pistol
shooter there is certainly an abundance of opportunities to compete.
May 2007
NRA OPEN DAYS AT BISLEY
The twice annual Open Days have become an important fixture in the Bisley
calendar. The dates this year are the Saturday 5th May and Saturday
8th September. Surrey Branch is keen to provide a static display in
the Exhibition Hut on both occasions as well as providing the ever popular
muzzle-loading clay shoot. It is worth repeating that these Open Days
are vital good publicity for all shooting sports and muzzle-loading
in particular! We are lucky to have a hard core of stalwarts prepared
to give up their time for these days but more help from any MLAGB member
is very welcome. You can help by just being at the event explaining
the appeal of our sport, providing a small display in the Hut or helping
with the clay shoot. A full day commitment is great but even the offer
of just a half day is welcome. Please contact Paul
Roberts.
April 2007
SPORTING SHOTGUN:
NORTH OF ENGLAND MUZZLE LOADING
& BLACK POWDER BREECH LOADING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The above event organised by The Yorkshire
Powder Burners at Carleton Gun Club will take place on Sunday 22nd April
2007. The following competitions will be held;
- The Pennine Double Barrel - 30 Targets (Pairs).
- The Presidents Cup - 20 Targets (Singles).
- The Small Bore Challenge Trophy - 20 Targets (Singles).
Guns 18 bore or smaller. No muskets or converted smooth bore rifles
permitted. Max load 2.5 drams of powder and 7/8 oz of shot.
- The Big Bore Bowl - 20 Targets (Singles). Guns 10
bore or larger & weighing not less than 8lb 4oz. See rules of
Proof for service loads.
- The Captain Cook Flintlock - 20 Targets (Singles).
For the Berni Inns Trophy.
- The Ladies Medal. Highest score from Presidents Cup.
- The Airedale Hammer Gun - 20 Targets (Singles). Re-entry.
Black powder cartridges only. Max Cal 12g.
- The Pape Hammer Gun - 30 Targets (Pairs). Re-entry.
Black powder cartridges only. Max Cal 12g.
Maximum loads for muzzle loading competitions (except
Small Bore & Big Bore Comps) 1.25 oz shot and 3.5 drams of powder.
Max shot size English no 6. In single target competitions only one shot
per target is permitted.
Shooting starts at 10:00am with last entries 2:30pm
April 2007
OVERSEAS
TEAM FUND AUCTION
An auction in aid of the Overseas
Team Fund was held at the Exhibition Hut on the 7th April. Items of
interest and prices realised were as follows:
The value of advertising your 'lots' on our website
was proven again as the vendor sold all his items after fierce bidding,
in one case the item sold at twice the reserve figure.
Paul Roberts, Auctioneer
April 2007
MLAGB AGM
NOTICE is hereby given of the 53rd. Annual General
Meeting of the above Association, a company limited by guarantee. The
Meeting will be held at the Association's Headquarters' being the Pavilion,
Wedgnock Range Complex, Wedgnock, Warwickshire on Saturday the 2nd June
2007 at 2.30.pm.All members are invited to attend and to exercise their
voting rights in directing the policies of the Association.
April 2007
MLAGB GUEST DAY AT WEDGNOCK
There will be a second MLAGB Guest day held at
Wedgnock on the 5 May and there will be extended range hours. The ranges
will open at 10am through to 4pm.
Members have the opportunity to invite family and friends
to experience and enjoy our sport. The 25m, 50m and 100m ranges will
be available and all disciplines will be catered for. Full member of
the MLAGB can invite their guests and will be responsible for instructing
and supervising them on the safe handling of muzzle loading firearms.
For any member not a season ticket holder at Wedgnock their will be
a nominal charge of £5 for range hire but there will be no charge
for the guests. All guests must be at least 14 years old to shoot but
younger children are welcome as spectators.
Targets can be purchased on the day. Ear defenders
are mandatory and can be purchased at the range office. If you would
like more information please contact the Pistol Secretary, David
Spittles.
March 2007
SCHUTZENFEST & NATIONAL 600, 900 &
1000 YARD CHAMPIONSHIPS - NEW DATES
The above events have traditionally been held at
Bisley on the end of May Bank Holiday weekend and coinciding with the
NRAs 'Phoenix Meeting'. Due to the continuing expansion of the latter
event range space cannot now be made available at Bisley for the MLAGB
competitions. Failure to be able to accommodate both the short range
and long range events on an earlier weekend in May has led to the rescheduling
of the entire weekends shooting to 14, 15 and 16 September. Please book
these dates in your diaries and continue to support this enjoyable festival
of muzzle loading.
The weekend will include the usual full program of events:
- 14 September: National Free and Military Rifle Championships
at 600 yards
- 15 September: Schutzenfest with 50m and 100m events
for musket and rifle
- 16 September: National Rifle Championships at 900
and 1000 yards
This does however mean that more space will be
available on Stickledown Range and the usual crowded 900 and 1000 yard
firing points should be avoided.
March 2007
OTF FUNDRAISER MATCH
The dates for the Rifle and Pistol Secretary's
popular open matches in aid of the Overseas Team Fund (OTF) are the
weekend of 14/15 April. This two day competition at the MLAGB's range
complex at Wedgnock, Warwick, has a full program of musket, rifle and
pistol events. Coming at the start of the competition season the event
offers chance to clear out the cobwebs or evaluate your winter training
progress as your fancy dictates!
This is an open competition and as such does not require
membership of the MLAGB. New shooters will be welcomed. The spacious
range facilities at Wedgnock mean that events can be self squadded,
so once the competition targets have been collected form the office
the shooter can compete at a time that suits them. The relaxed atmosphere
permits an easy introduction for those new to competitive shooting and
the weekend is a good way to renew acquaintances and make new ones.
As in the past there will be prizes and not medals for the winners.
Entry Forms.
The OTF fund exists to contribute towards the
substantial costs incurred by shooters who represent Great Britain and
the MLAGB in international shooting events. Please support this worthy
cause and enjoy a weekend shooting in pleasant company and a friendly
atmosphere.
March 2007
ASSOCIATION AUCTION
The MLAGB auction in aid of the Overseas Team Fund
will take place at the Exhibition Hut, Bisley, on Saturday 7 April.
The auctions are great fun and offer a diverse selection of lots, usually
including antique and classic firearms, militaria, books, shooting accessories
and more. Doors open at 10am to receive lots, and the auction starts
at 2pm prompt.
March 2007
NATIONAL PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIPS - BISLEY
Please note that due to the AGM being scheduled
for 2nd June I have had to cancel the Championships at Bisley. I regret
that due to the full calendar the earliest replacement date I could
get is Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September on the Melville Range.
I hope this will not deter you from entering the competitions and it
will give you a chance to attend the AGM and see how your Association
functions.
David Spittles, Pistol Secretary
March 2007
MID & LONG RANGE SHOOTING
Spring sees the commencement of the mid (200-600
yards) and long (900/1000 yards) range match series for military and
target rifles at Bisley. Check the events
calendar for competition dates and entry forms.
If you shoot 100m rifle events, then you certainly have
all the equipment necessary for the mid-range events. Matches for military
rifles, typically Enfield's, are held at ranges out to 600 yards. Small-bore
(.451) rifles are used at ranges out to 1000 yards (and on occasions
1200 yards). Even if you are a novice at these disciplines do enter
the matches. Many friendly and helpful experienced members who can offer
advice and encouragement will welcome you.
February 2007
ARMS FAIR
Both collectors and shooters are reminded of the
MLAGB arms fair to be held at the Association Club House, the Exhibition
Hut, at Bisley on Saturday 10 March. Doors open at 8:30am for dealer
set up and to all at 9:30am. There will be a table available free to
Association members but the limit is two items only per person. Enquiries
and table bookings should be addressed to: John Marsh, tel. 01923 243201.
February 2007
DTL Training
New dates for Down the Line (DTL) have been booked
at Sywell Ranges, situated on the A43 Northampton/Wellington Road. These
you will find listed in the MLAGB calendar
of events.
Sywell offers excellent facilities and new shooters
are welcomed, and encouraged, to try this demanding discipline. Full
training or coaching can be given by members of the DTL International
team including current and former World and European Champions. Costs
at Sywell are £5 for 25 clays.
January 2007
PISTOL & RIFLE SHOOTING
AT BISLEY
The MLAGB has a series of range bookings at Bisley throughout the year
for both pistol and rifle shooters. Pistol shoots are on Melville and
Cheylesmore Ranges and rifle on Short Siberia (at 100m). They are ideal
for those who wish to enjoy a relaxed shoot with friends or those competitive
spirits who wish to undertake regular training sessions to fine tune
their skills. These bookings are made for members and are self funded.
Dates appear in the calendar of events.
January 2007
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