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Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain

The MLAGB was formed in 1952
and is the Governing Body for muzzle loading within the UK.
Its objectives are to encourage an interest in muzzle loading firearms;
to promote, regulate and safeguard their use;
and to preserve their freedom of collection.

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Entry forms for the MLAGB Pistolfest and Schutzenfest are now available. These events take place at Wedgnock on the weekend of 10/11 May. There's plenty of of shooting covering pretty well all muzzle loading pistol, musket and rifle disciplines.

April 2008


The Overseas Team Fundraising open competition takes place at Wedgnock, Warwick, on the weekend of 12/13 April. Competitions for: matchlock, flintlock & percussion pistol plus percussion revolver - matchlock & flintlock musket, flintlock & percussion rifle, black powder cartridge rifle. Entry forms are now available.

March 2008


Results of the 200 yard National Championship Matches for Free Rifle and Enfield Rifle are now available.

March 2008


FEBRUARY eBULLETIN
The February issue of the eBulletin is now available. Go to the 'Downloads' page for back issues.

February 2008


MID AND LONG RANGE ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms for the Association's series of National Rifle Championship matches held at Bisley are now available. Events at mid-range (200-600 yards) are open to Enfield rifles and target rifles. Long range events (900 and 1000 yards) are for target rifle.

The Long Range Rifles Branch hold several events in conjunction with the MLAGB mid and long range matches. For more information see the Branch web site at www.longrangerifles.co.uk.

February 2008


COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT
Notice is hereby given
of a meeting of the Council of Management and its Officers to be held at 11.00 hrs on Saturday 16 February 2008 in the MLAGB Club House, Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Surrey. MLAGB Branch Secretaries are reminded that they are also eligible to attend and welcomed.

January 2008


JANUARY eBULLETIN
The January issue of the eBulletin is now available. Go to the 'Downloads' page for back issues.

January 2008


VISITING BISLEY?
Queens Road Closure
- Due to replacement of a water main, Queens Road will be closed between the A322 and the Camp entrance from 7 January for a period of at least 13 weeks. Diversions will be in place via Brookwood village. Please note that traffic is likely to be fairly heavy through Brookwood during this time so please allow extra time for your journey to Bisley.

From the NRA web site: January 2008


AUCTION IN AID OF THE OVERSEAS TEAM FUND
At the Exhibition Hut, Bisley, on Saturday 26th April 2008. Open to receive Lots from 10am,
the Auction will commence at 2pm. Please forward details of your best items for inclusion in our website catalogue. Recent sellers have found this really does generate interest from buyers
and leads to some healthy bidding on the day. Contact Paul Roberts (tel. 01276 517335).

January 2008


SPRING TRADE FAIR
A forthcoming attraction at the Exhibition Hut, Bisley on Saturday 8th March 2008. Open to customers from about 9am. Table bookings and all enquiries to John Marsh (tel. 07714 960816).

January 2008


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 2008


PROPOSED CHANGES TO EXPLOSIVES LEGISLATION
The HSC (Health and Safety Commission) has proposed some changes to the explosives legislation. Some of these changes will affect black powder shooters. Please read the CONSULTATION PAGE and bring to the attention of MLAGB Branch and Affiliated Club Secretaries.

December 2007


DECEMBER eBULLETIN
The December issue of the eBulletin is now available. Go to the 'Downloads' page for back issues.

December 2007


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Collecting
Many members are collectors of antique arms and accessories and the MLAGB is proud of the part it plays in encouraging the preservation, study and research of our colourful and historic past. Specialised knowledge is widely available to newcomers and authoritative articles in our journals are appreciated worldwide.


Shooting
Today many shooters enjoy the great diversity of muzzle loading be it as a sporting or DTL clay pigeon shoot, informal target practice on the local range or precision target competition. The sport has grown out of all proportion to its humble beginnings to one of enormous participation worldwide.