2008 & 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.
16 November 2008
Muzzleloaders 500 yards Championship
A packed Crabbe range on a damp Sunday morning saw 8 shooters competing for the Jersey Muzzle Loaders 500 yard championship.
There were two competitions, the free rifle and the military rifle.
The free rifle was again hotly contested by Mike Alexandre and Gareth Callan with Alexandre taking the gold and with it the Rigby Cup which is an aggregate of 200, 500 and 500 yard competitions shot over the year. Callan came third and the two old stagers were split by debutant François Le Luyer who shot excellently on his first attempt at this distance. He tied with Alexandre and was only pushed back to Silver on count back.
The military rifle event was also keenly contested between another new-comer to mid range Ian Kearns and veteran muzzle loader David Wood.
After a difficult start in blustery conditions Wood found the middle of the target and stayed there to post a decent score with an Enfield rifle. At this distance and with difficult winds the Enfield rifle is just about at its limit and Wood shot brilliantly to take gold. Kearns learned very quickly and by the end of the card was holding the black and beat Martin Godel into the bronze medal place.
Adrian Le Brocq came fourth in the Military Rifle and although out of the medals at 500 yards he did enough to take the Enfield Cup which is awarded to the winner of the mid range aggregate shot over the year with the Enfield Rifle.
August 2008
SECOND GOLD FOR JERSEY MAN
Jersey Muzzle Loading shooter, Gareth Callan, has
today secured a second gold medal whilst shooting in the World Short Range
Championships which are currently being held in Adelaide, Australia.
Shooting as part of a three man team from Great Britain, Callan and the
team have secured their second gold shooting in the highly specialised Offhand
Flint Rifle event beating both the host nation and the USA
A highly delighted Callan has said "To win one Gold medal was unbelievable but
to be here again is just fantastic - a culmination of 20 years hard work
has really paid off."
Gareth has also thanked his Sponsors Kleinwort Benson and all his friends and
supporters in Jersey.
Australian Team Gold - WORLD SHORT RANGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jersey Muzzle loading shooter Gareth Callan
has helped Team Great Britain Secure GOLD in the "NOBUNAGA" team Matchlock event
in the currently being held in Adelaide
Australia.
Gareth was shooting with two others as team GB beat both the USA and Japan into
the runners up positions.
In the Individual competitions Gareth is currently in 7th position in the
Offhand Matchlock and has finished 4th in the world competing in the kneeling
matchlock event, missing the bronze position by just 1 point.
As part of team GB Gareth has also shot in the team Flint rifle events,
the results of which wont be known until later today (14 Aug) and he has also
yet to shoot in the individual off hand flint rifle event
On receiving his Gold medal Gareth said "what an unbelievable feeling. I
am so proud to be here representing both my island and country in the most
prestigious of world shooting events.
Gareth has asked us to thank both his employers Kleinwort Benson and all his
family and supporters in Jersey.
June 2008
Jersey Shooter Takes Gold In America
Jersey Muzzle Loader and Antique Firearms Association shooter George Arnold has won the Gold Medal in the prestigious Mini Creedmore competition held during the US Spring National Championship held by National Muzzle Loader Rifle Association (NMLRA).
The NMLRA are the governing body for muzzle loading shooting in the U.S.A. and the Spring National attracts thousands of shooters from all over America along with some visitors from overseas such as Jersey’s George Arnold.
The Mini Creedmore event is shot at 500 yards with 15 shots to count with no practice or sighting shots.
Chairman David Dorgan said “The Jersey Muzzle Loaders are very proud of our President George Arnold’s latest success on the international scene, which shows once again what a great sportsman he is with his consistency at a high international level over many, many years”.
Sunday 4th May 2008
Open Air 50m Kneeling Military Rifle
In superb shooting conditions the Jersey Muzzle Loaders and Antique firearms held the 2008 open air 50 mt Kneeling Military rifle competition.
For the chance of being crowned 2008 Jersey Kneeling Champion, all competitors favoured the Enfield rifle and competition for the title was fierce.
Adrian Le Brocq had to shoot a personal best score in this discipline of 79 to lift the trophy for the first time in his shooting career.
Terry Underwood magnificently took the Silver Medal position from Dave Wood who held bronze.
Saturday 16th February 2008
On 16th of February in bright and cold conditions the first inter-club shoot took place between the Modern and Military Arms Association. (MMAA) and the Jersey Muzzle Loaders’ Association (ML).
The course of fire was 100 yards and each competitor shot 13 rounds with a muzzle loading firearm on to a PL7 target and then 13 rounds with a modern “self loader” on to a Fig 11 target, each time with the best 10 shots to count.
Trophies were awarded to the best overall shot from the Modern & Military and the best overall shot from the muzzle loaders and finally a ½ bottle of Sloe Gin to the “high Score”.
The competition was fierce but very good natured with a lot of inter-club rivalry coming out for the afternoon and, unusually for a shooting competition, attracted a large number of spectators who thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle.
The dishonour of the wooden spoon was shared by a shooter from each side - Damien Horn (MMAA) and Terry Underwood (ML) - who, when using their OWN firearms, failed to hit the target with 13 shots, although Terry did later redeem himself by posting the highest score of all with a modern firearm. Special mention must go to Kevin Lewis, (MMAA) who never having shot a muzzle loading firearm before borrowed a .577 Navy and shot off-hand at 100 yards managing a creditable 43.
The afternoon was greatly enjoyed by all who shot and many new shooting friendships have been made until, that is, the anticipated re match.
| MMAA | ML | ||
| R le Brocq | 68 + 33 =101 | A le Brocq | 65 + 32= 97 |
| D Mills | 59 + 38 = 97 | D Wood | 43 + 31 = 31 |
| M Turner | 44 + 31 = 75 | T Underwood | 0 + 41 = 41 |
| B Goode | 13 + 38 = 51 | V Thomas | 7 + 30 = 37 |
| K Lewis | 43 + 6 = 49 | F Le Luyer | 6 + 24 = 30 |
| D Horn | 34 + 0 = 34 | ||
| M Douglas | 0 + 30 = 30 |
Sunday 10th February 2008
ALEXANDRE COOL UNDER PRESSURE
The JML&AFA held the 300 yd Military and Rigby Rifle Challenge on Sunday 10th February..
The Rigby (free) rifle challenge was once again keenly contested by Mike Alexandre and Gareth Callan. With scores contributing to the annual aggregate, every shot counted.
Callan set the early pace and looked to have wrapped the contest up, but Alexandre held his nerve and took until the final shot to secure first place and with it the Martin Fox Vase scoring 32 ex 50.
Third place was taken by Vaughan Thomas, using a .451 Whitworth rifle.
Adrian Le Brocq took the Turner Tankard for the military competition.
Sunday 27th January 2008
CALLAN AND ALEXANDRE IN CLOSE FINISH
The Jersey Muzzle Loaders and Antique Firearms Association held the inaugural 200 yards Military and Rigby Rifle Challenge at Crabbé range on Sunday 27th January.
This is the first competition in the local calendar and was held in bright and dry conditions. Gareth Callan and Mike Alexandre proved that they haven’t lost their competitive edge in the Rigby, both shooting an excellent 36 ex 50. Gold Medal position and the Rigby Rose Bowl were awarded to Callan on the number of bulls scored.
A welcome return to competitive shooting was made by Dave “Woody” Wood who contested the Military competition against Adrian le Brocq. It was Le Brocq however who proved the stronger marksman of the two.
All scores will go towards the “mid range aggregate” to be decided after the three and five hundred yards competitions to be held later in the year.
Special thanks must go to George Arnold whose advice and help behind the scenes was invaluable.
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>