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.
E-mail Secretary: Adrian Le Brocq <newlandshouse@hotmail.co.uk>