2007 & Past Events
The Jersey Muzzleloaders & Antique Firearms Association or the Jersey Branch of the MLAGB was formed in 1972. The Branch shoots all disciplines from 25metre pistol, 50metre, 100 yards on its own range at Crabbe, St. Mary. It also has a living history section depicting the 1781 Jersey Militia. In addition, the Branch shoots on the main range also at Crabbe, St. Mary, several times a year back to 600meters. It meets on the Second Wednesday of the month at the Devonshire, St Aubin's inner Road at 8 p.m. Visiting MLAGB members are always welcome.
Christmas shoot 2007
A misty morning saw Mike and Gareth set up the range for a bit of 50 metre work. Father Ian and daughter Jenny Kearns get ready for Jenny's first musket shoot ever.
The 2007 International Jersey Medal Winners
ALEXANDRE PIPS CALLAN IN THE FINAL
The Jersey Muzzle Loaders and Antique Firearms Assn. held their annual Rifle and Musket Challenge in perfect conditions on Sunday 21st October. In a thrilling 100yd free rifle competition former British International Team Captain, Gareth Callan, was unable to overhaul Mike Alexandre’s early lead.
Alexandre, just back from the World Long Range Champs in South Africa, was in blistering form and shot a magnificent 78 to claim first place with Callan on 77. Roger Guiton came a superb third with 64. Guiton also took first place from Larry Berridge and Adrian Le Brocq in the 100 yd Enfield competition.
Berridge then went on to first place in the 50 mt off hand Enfield from Le Brocq and Andre Le Miere.
In a new competition to the club members of our living history section, the 1781 Jersey Militia, shot to order: 7 shots with 7 to count over 25 mts with their Brown Bess Muskets. Overseen by Colonel David Dorgan and led by Sergeant Roger Guiton Ian Kearns came in first with a fantastic 50 ex 70, Laurie Mould was second with 33 and Terry Underwood third with 18. And in form Kearns also claimed first spot in the 50 mt musket. shooting 17 from Dick Gledhill’s 13.
Full results of the day are as follows:
100yd Free Rifle 100yd Enfield
Mike Alexandre 78 Roger Guiton 69
Gareth Callan 77 Larry Berridge 63
Roger Guiton 64 Adrian Le Brocq 43
Adrian Le Brocq 50
Dick Gledhill 12
50 mt Free Rifle 50 mt enfield 50 mt musket
David Dorgan 77 Larry Berrridge 73 Ian Kearns 17
Adrian Le Brocq 56 Dick Gledhill 13
Andre Le Miere 53 Terry Underwood 9
Vaughan Thomas 6
25 mt militia Challenge
Ian Kearns 50
Laurie Mould 33
Terry Underwood 18
Paul Le Queré 8*
Daryn Hamon 8*
Nigel Blake 6
* on count back
Dinner at the Windmill
The Branch held an after AGM dinner on the 17th November 2007. It was held at the Windmill restaurant, St Peter and was a great success. Medals and cups were presented to the winners and runner ups in the recently held Rifle Championships. It is hoped that this event will herald the start of a series of annual dinners which will combine with a revival of interest in black powder shooting.
Our Secretary does the rounds, general conversation around the table and Father and son share a laugh.
The Enfield and Metford (free rifle) competitions
25th November 2007
The JML&AFA held the Enfield and Metford (free rifle) competitions in extremely windy conditions. The course of fire for both competitions was 10 rounds kneeling and 13 rounds off-hand at 50 mt and 13 rounds prone, at 100 yds., all with the best 10 shots to count.
The Metford Trophy was won following an excellent battle with Gareth Callan by Jersey Long Range shooter Mike Alexandre who said later that despite being very pleased with his win the gusty conditions made it extremely challenging. The Martin Godel Shield for the Enfield was more closely challenged with local shooters Roger Guiton (2nd) and Terry Underwood (3rd) just losing out to an in form Adrian Le Brocq. Both Guiton and Le Brocq have had an outstanding 2007 with their Enfields taking all the main Enfield competitions between them.
2006 World Championship Medals
Gareth Callan joined George Arnold in winning a Silver Medal at the 2006 World Championships. Both men won their medals as part of the Flintlock Rifle Team. Pictured below is Gareth with his parents at the Jersey Honour Board ceremony held at Fort Regent with the Lieutenant Governor of the Island of Jersey, Lieutenant-General Andrew Ridgeway congratulating Gareth on his sporting achievement.
and below is a map where the range is located and a picture of how close to the sea, on the North coast, we are
E-mail Secretary: Adrian Le Brocq <newlandshouse@hotmail.co.uk>