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David Loda, the Gold's Dragoons Master of Horse is planning a "Skill-at-Arms" training session and competition, date tba, when members will be instructed in the use of the regiment's original weapons: saber, musket and bayonet, pistol and tomahawk.
 
Members will also take part in a simulated duel using paintball guns, but operated under the protocols required in the early 19th Century.
 
Scores will count  towards award of the Gold's Dragoons "Master-at-Arms" trophy. Photographs and results will be posted when available.

Gold's channelling the 18th Century
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Master of Horse, Dave Loda, lft, John Catalfumo, John Conlin, Mess President

Bayonets, Tomahawks and Dueling Pistols
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Brown Bess bayonet versus hay bale

Golds Dragoons Polo Dinner Dance August 2017
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Master of Horse David Loda demonstrates the saber

Squadron A dinner, Golds brings a VIP
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Rich Terbrusch, John Conlin, Robert Kovacs, David Loda, Master of Horse

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