The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain was formed in 1952
and is the governing body for
muzzle loading within the UK. It is recognized by the
Muzzle Loaders Associations International Committee
The Muzzle Loaders Associations International Committee (MLAIC) is the world governing body for competition with muzzle-loading firearms, both originals (made prior to 1900) and replicas thereof.
MLAIC organises World Championships on even-numbe ...
. 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. It produces a quarterly magazine called ''Black Powder''.
Until 2014, the Association occupied the Grade-II "Muzzleloader's Association Hut" at the
National Shooting Centre, Bisley.
See also
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Black powder
Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal (which is mostly carbon), and potassium nitrate, potassium ni ...
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Muzzle Loaders Associations International Committee
The Muzzle Loaders Associations International Committee (MLAIC) is the world governing body for competition with muzzle-loading firearms, both originals (made prior to 1900) and replicas thereof.
MLAIC organises World Championships on even-numbe ...
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List of shooting sports organizations
References
External links
Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain
Sports governing bodies in the United Kingdom
Rifle associations
1952 establishments in the United Kingdom
Gun rights advocacy groups
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