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Some members of the VFGPA are Black Powder firearm enthusiasts. This segment of our club are known as the Malahat Marauders. A very active group that proudly promote the Heritage of our Country.
The Malahat Marauders reenact the mid-1800s fur trading era by dressing in period costume and using firearms commonly-used during fur trading times. Some of the members set up primitive camps with canvas tents and do their cooking over open fires. Black Powder firearms used by the Malahat Marauders are either Flintlock or Percussion muzzle loading rifles, trade guns, pistols and shot guns. Back in olden times the savvy use of "Knife and Hawk" (throwing knife and tomahawk) were also integral skills for survival. 
The VFGPA Malahat Range features a great walking trail course for Black Powder firearms, as well as a Knife and Hawk trail.
Black Powder Events
Each month Black Powder shoots are hosted at the Malahat Range on the fourth Saturday of every month. There are also THREE major Black Powder events during the year:
2010 SHOOT SCHEDULE
- Easter Spring Shoot.....April 2 - 4
- Rendezvous......July 30 - August 2
- Turkey Shoot....November 27 - 28
2010 PRACTICE SCHEDULE
- January 23
- February 27
- March 27
- April 24
- May 22
- June 26
- July 24
- August 28
- September 25
- October 23
Practice shoots run from 9 AM - 12 PM on the Rifle Range.
Please call Perry Chow at 250-478-2279 for more information about Black Powder Shooting and Events.
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