January 2026 copy - Flipbook - Page 59
as an option only for
shooters with a valid
reason why shooting
prone is impractical, not
because shooting seated
is ‘preferred.’ The objective is to enable more
people to shoot competitively and for more
years.
• The MLAGB will not
be providing shooting
seats or benches; that is
the responsibility of the
shooter. The seat should
not provide additional back support to the
shooter. Size of shooting
benches should not take
up any more space than
a typical shooting mat.
In adopting position at
a seat, shooters should
avoid disturbing those
adjacent to them.
information is particular
helpful for mid and long
range shoots, which are
squadded and may have
up to three people sharing a 昀椀ring point.
One issue that arose,
which should be considered when squadding
events, is placing prone
shooters alongside those
that are sitting. Shadows
cast and movement on the
昀椀ring point by those at a
bench, can be problematic
for those lying alongside.
This is especially an issue
when sunlight is on the
foresight, and movement
from the sitting shooter
results in alternating light
and shade for the prone
shooter.
Two ‘seasons’ have now
been completed where
shooting seated is permitted for those who need to
make use of the option. It
has been welcomed by all
and successful in its intent
of enabling greater participation in competitive target shooting.
Note:
The author is an active
competitive shooter with the
Muzzle Loaders Association
of Great Britain (MLAGB),
and a committee member
of the Long Range Ri昀氀es
Branch of the MLAGB.
David edited Black Powder
magazine for the MLAGB
for 16 years (between 2009
and 2025).
• For those seeking
MLAGB international team selection, they
must 昀椀re their matches
from positions sanctioned by the Muzzle
Loaders Associations
International Confederation (MLAIC), and
as permitted under the
speci昀椀c MLAGB match
rules.
• Entry forms may be
amended to include
a declaration that the
competitor is unable to
shoot prone and will be
shooting seated. This
Issue #1!
The bench is small because all loading and preperation of muzzle
loaders is done behind the line with use of a loading stand
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