 Muzzle
Loaders Association of Great Britain
Muzzle Loaders and Muzzle LoadingThe
Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain 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. The MLAGB has its own ranges on
the outskirts of Warwick, and also makes extensive use of the National Rifle Association
ranges at Bisley. A network of local branches provides access to clubs throughout
the country, where training and guidance can be found. For Shooters  Perhaps
the best known MLAGB meeting is the Schützenfest. Here traditional hand painted
wooden schützen targets supplement more conventional targets, while a hefty
programme covers a variety of arms from matchlock muskets at 50 metres through
to percussion match rifles at 1000 yards.
National clay championships cater
for a variety of muzzle loading shotgun classes including, wildfowling guns and
flintlocks as well as conventional single and double barrel events. Additionally,
shooting with muzzle loading pistols has become immensely popular. Flintlocks,
percussion revolvers, duellers and target pistols are all catered for in a busy
calendar of events. And Collectors  Many
members are also - or primarily - 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 newsletters are appreciated
worldwide.
Regular MLAGB arms fairs and auctions are great fun and provide
a chance for a bargain. Contact
For further information visit Muzzle
Loaders Association of Great Britain or contact:
MLAGB
82A High Street, Sawston,
Cambridge CB2 4HJ
Great Britain
membership@mlagb.com telephone
- 01223 830665
fax - 01223 839804 | 
