
AACTS, the Association of Arms Collectors and Target Shooters, was founded on the 4th April 2002 . The situation of gun collecting and target shooting in Malta was at the time undergoing major changes with the drafting of new regulations in the pipeline and new opportunities abroad. The founding members had therefore decided that there was the need to set up a new association that would, along with the established organisations, work for the interests of the target shooters and collectors in the Maltese Islands. Aims AACTS was established to promote all forms of target shooting and arms collecting including militaria, not only among its members but also among the general public, by providing a focal point on all aspects of these activities. AACTS also organises facilities for training purposes, competitions, seminars, educational programs and courses in all aspects of target shooting whether for leisure or competition as also arms collecting, exhibitions and furnish any logistic support that may be required. The Association's aims include the promotion of awareness on issues relating to arms ownership amongst its members and the general public. AACTS has also worked to raise the profile of its members, particularly as key contributors to the promotion of the sporting aspect of target shooting as well as the historic, cultural and educational aspect of arms collecting and to draw commensurate respect and public esteem towards these objectives. Its members are encouraged to <b>...</b>
Association
Arms
Collectors
Target
Shooters
Malta
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