Muzzleloader Associations & Organization Links
Credit Above Photo: Davis Mountain Brigade
Muzzleloader Associations & Organization Links
Credit Above Photo: Davis Mountain Brigade
Crazy Crow Trading Post offers this list of Muzzleloader Associations & Organizations and other related links to help you in your search for information about the early American frontier and fur trade era. Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by Crazy Crow, although we do try to be selective – and reserve the right to do so.
National Muzzleloader Associations & Related Organizations
American Longrifle Association
To the members of the American Longrifle Association, history is something to be relived. The American Longrifle Association (A.L.R.A.) is an organization designed for those people who want to do more than only read about the early years of our country’s history. It is an organization that encourages its members to experience the lives of common colonial people. Our members represent a diverse group of people from wide range of places and occupations throughout the American Colonies. Hunting Scouts of the Ohio river valley, Settlers in the Carolina’s, Militiamen in New England, a printer from Williamsburg and even sailors from the east coast are but a few of our member’s choices.
The American Mountain Men is an association of individuals dedicated to the preservation of the traditions and ways of our nation’s greatest, most daring explorers and pioneers, the Mountain Men; to the actual conservation of our nation’s remaining natural wilderness and wildlife; and to the ability of our members to survive alone, under any circumstances, using only what nature has to offer. Although we are now world-wide, we are not a large group. We are not interested in the quantity of members; we are interested in the quality of members. Our members are best and proud of it.
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
ALHFAM is the museum organization for those involved in living historical farms, agricultural museums, outdoor museums of history and folklife and those museums – large and small – that use “living history” programming. Website includes Living History Links, a list of more than 80 international sites.
Coalition of Historical Trekkers
We are dedicated to the preservation and study of the pre-1840 frontier people in America by means of literary research and experimental archaeology. We are historical trekkers, which is to say we are experimental archaeologist, involved in one or more eras of the historical time frame from 1600 to the year 1840. This is accomplished by experimentation in wilderness situations, using firearms, clothing, and accoutrements, authentic to those used by the early frontier people here in America.
Contemporary Longrifle Association (CLA)
The Contemporary Longrifle Association (CLA) was organized as an association of contemporary muzzleloading collectors and artists. This association recognizes the scope of collecting as traditional muzzleloading longrifles, pistols, fowlers, their accoutrements and related objects handmade after the mid-twentieth century. The CLA sponsors the annual The Contemporary Longrifle Association Show & Meeting each August in Lexington, Kentucky.
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA)
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association exists to promote, support, nurture, and preserve NMLRA’s and our nation’s rich historical heritage in the sport of muzzleloading through recreational, educational, historical, and cultural venues such as match competition, hunting, gun making and safety, historical re-enactments, exhibits, museums, libraries, and other related programs.
Honourable Company of Horners (HCH)
The purpose of The Honourable Company of Horners is to promote and preserve the knowledge of horn working, including educating its members and the public about horn working and its history. The HCH has hundreds of members and publishes a newsletter called The Horn Book, which comes out three times per year. Their annual meeting is held the first part of March every year. If you are interested in horn working or collecting and would like to know more about the HCH, consider attending one of these meetings. They are open to the general public.
National Rendezvous and Living History Foundation (NRLHF)
NRLHF is dedicated to making our National Rendezvous the best events in the U.S. We are a democratic foundation with elected delegates and Board of Directors. See our website for further information on your foundation, including links to chapter websites and event information. NRLHF is working to see more and better competition, seminars , kids events, etc. If you have suggestions ,contact your event delegate. We need your help to make this foundation work ,so get involved!
National Rifle Association (NRA)
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) advocates for the protection of the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights, and the promotion of firearm ownership rights as well as marksmanship, firearm safety, and the protection of hunting and self-defense in the United States. The NRA sponsors firearm safety training courses, as well as marksmanship events featuring shooting skill and sports.
The Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) is an American Revolutionary War reeanctment organization located in the American Midwest. We have over five hundred members from states as far west as Iowa, east to Ohio, north to the Canadian border and south to Tennessee. The NWTA is a non-profit educational organization that studies and recreates the culture, lifestyle, and arts of the time of the American Revolution, 1775-1783. We strive to duplicate the uniforms, weapons, battlefield tactics and camp life of the era as accurately as possible.
Alabama State Muzzleloading Association
Dedicated to the promotion of the safe and responsible use of muzzle loading firearms for hunting and target shooting and to the preservation of the history of early American firearms.
Alaska State Muzzle Loading Association
The Alaska State Muzzle Loading Association is a statewide organization that provides, encourages and actively supports a direct and continuing means for responsible use, ownership, collection, trade, sale and display of muzzle loading firearms and all other associated items of historical and current interest. Although ASMLA has no shooting range of it’s own it cosponsors the Alaska State Rendezvous and the Alaska State Shoot and NMLRA’s Alaska Territorial match. Most of Alaska’s muzzle loader and living history clubs are affiliated with the State Association, which plays a lead role in representing our interests in the political arena.
The Big Horn Mountain Men (BHMM) organization is dedicated to promoting interest and understanding in the art of buckskinning, and the legal and safe use of muzzle loading firearms. We engage in educational, social and charitable programs beneficial to the community. BHMM encourages membership in the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The BHMM holds a monthly black powder shoot at a local range the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. The monthly business meeting is held after the monthly shoot. The BHMM also sponsors a Rendezvous each year. All members are strongly encouraged to attend and help run the events. The BHMM members will gladly teach prospective members interested in learning about mountain men and their skills – shooting, camping, archery, and cooking. We have the muzzleloaders & supplies so you can try your hand before investing in any equipment.
San Diego County Muzzle Loaders
San Diego County Muzzle Loaders black powder shooting club. Website is updated on a regular basis. San Diegans are fortunate to have a muzzle loading match almost every weekend, within a reasonable driving distance. Matches are held in Dulzura, El Cajon, Descanso & Escondido on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month, respectively.
San Luis Obispo Muzzleloaders (SLOSA)
San Luis Obispo Muzzleloaders is the black powder muzzleloading venue of the San Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Regular monthly match is 2nd Sunday of the month @9am. Club activities include a monthly muzzle-loading rifle and pistol match, tomahawk and knife throwing matches, barbecues and free overnight campovers. In addition, a three day “Rendezvous” is held on the 2nd weekend in July and our annual “Turkey Shoot” is in November.
South Platte Valley Historical Society
The South Platte Valley Historical Society has a mission to preserve the history of the South Platte Valley area and the historic site Fort Lupton, an adobe fur-trading post built in 1836, with facilities dedicated to education, historic interpretation, and improvement of the local economy.
A Chartered Club Of The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. The Florida Frontiersmen are a group of men and women who have banded together to preserve the skills of our first settlers, pioneers and mountain men in their use of muzzle loading firearms and the equipment and accouterments that accompanied such use before 1840. We endeavor to promote and maintain high standards of safety, sportsmanship and good fellowship, together with the historical appreciation of the era and equipment.
The Jefferson Longrifles is a Muzzle Loading Rifle Club located in Florida, made up of individuals who subscribe to the principles of the National Rendezvous and Living History Foundation and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Club members hold regularly scheduled meetings once a month, along with muzzle loading rifle and primitive archery matches. Club members also conduct special education programs for civic and youth groups, hold outdoor field activities and participate in historical events throughout the year. These include re-enactments, rendezvous, hunting trips and social get-togethers.
Blue Ridge Mountain Men is a muzzle loading club established in 1973. This is a traditional black powder club founded on the philosophy of preserving the traditions of the early pioneer and mountain men. We have a variety of different types of shooting matches each year – novelty matches, silhouette matches, all kinds of paper targets, and a woods walk. We are the host club of the NMLRA National Territorial Matches for Georgia. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in the events. So bring the family and come see all the things that we have to offer.
The Flathead Valley Muzzleloaders is a traditional pre-1840s muzzleloading buckskinner club. They hold monthly meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at Stillwater Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Drive in Kalispell, at 7 p.m. Monthly shoots are the second Saturday rain or shine at multiple locations.
The Liberty Rifles regularly participate in both public and private events, each with its own purpose and goals. Public events are geared more towards demonstrating the life of the common soldier for visitors and often take place on original battlefields or historic sites. In past years, we’ve planned public historical programs at sites throughout the Eastern Theatre, from Manassas to Petersburg. The private events in which we host or participate focus on a more immersive environment that provides participants with a fully encompassing scene from 1861-1865. Recently we’ve hosted several of these style events at Point Lookout, MD and a recreated winter quarters camp in Virginia. Each year, the LR also hosts two narrated historic walks at Gettysburg National Military Park, typically following the footsteps of a Confederate regiment during the anniversary weekend in July, and then a Federal regiment on Remembrance Day in November. These programs are completely researched, coordinated, and led by group members, and are always open to spectators and our friends within the reenacting community. The Liberty Rifles Facebook Page
Brushy Creek Muzzleloaders is located in Lenox, GA.Charter member of NMLRA. Monthly shoots, annual rendezvous.
In Pulaski County, Missouri the pioneer spirit is tangible when you are in the company of the Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders. First formed in 1972 by Jim Livingston and Bill Miller, among others, the club encourages organized black powder rifle and pistol shooting. They teach and practice safe handling and proper care of the firearms that shaped the westward expansion of the United States and strive to improve marksmanship. Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders is also a character building club- honesty, fellowship, self discipline, teamwork, and self reliance are all essential to sportsmanship. KTM holds these characteristics in even higher esteem- they value them as the foundation of true patriotism. Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Facebook Page
Kansas Muzzleloading Association
KMA’s purpose is to encourage cooperation and communication among recreationists, historians, living history artists, craftsmen, publishers, sportsmen, muzzleloading enthusists, and others engaged in the sport of muzzleloading, to hold competitions and exhibitions, and to promote the historical study of the period 1654 to 1890, through the authentic recreation of living historians.
Flint Hills Muzzleloaders was founded in May of 1980 for the purpose of “preserving our heritage”, and to teach children how their forefathers lived, to promote good sportsmanship, respect for other hunters and their property, and the care of and respect for weapons. The club is located near the town of Florence, Kansas. The property lies between the Cottonwood River and Doyle Creek where it is said that Indians once camped. We have been told that it is one of the most beautiful rendezvous sites in Kansas! We have held a rendezvous and shooting and hawk contest at this area for six consecutive years during the Labor Day Weekend. For the past several years we have participated in the Labor Day Parade in downtown Florence , much to the enjoyment of the crowd and ourselves as well! We will hold our seventh annual event on Labor Day Weekend in 2002 and welcome all participants and campers. We have had an excellent response and a ton of fun!
Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders – Manhattan, Kansas
Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders are located in the heart of the Flint Hills near Manhattan Kansas. The club was organized in the spring of 1978 and officially became an N.R.A. sanctioned shooting club in the winter of that year. In January of 1999, after 20 plus years as Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders, the club incorporated to become Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders Inc. The club’s main goal is to promote the sport of muzzleloading and to preserve our American heritage. Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders provides black powder shooters and others with an interest in the pre-1840 lifestyle a place to gather for friendly competitive shooting and good conversation. The club holds a monthly shoot on the second Sunday of each month at the monthly range near Manhattan Kansas. We also hold several special events, including our Muzzleloading Shooting Sports Camp, and the well known “Frozen Butt” Rendezvous at the clubs main range, The Corndodger Station, near Frankfort Kansas. Kaw Valley Muzzleloaders Facebook Page
High Plains Regional Rendezvous Association
High Plains Regional Rendezvous Association consists of a five state region including Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Each year the Association holds a Primitive Rendezvous in one of these states.
Kansas Traditional Muzzleloading Association (KTMA)
The Kansas Traditional Muzzleloading Association (KTMA) was formed in 2003 to fill a void in Kansas Muzzleloading. The organization was formed at the grass roots level by the very people that felt traditional muzzleloading was not being supported and recognized at a state level. These Kansans organized and created the KTMA to preserve, protect and promote the traditional heritage of muzzleloading.
Prairie Longrifles – Salina, KS
Muzzleloading club based in Salina, KS. Sponsors annual Wild West Days in December, and Fall Rendezvous in October. See website for photos and event details.
Dedicated to preserving the heritage of the American longhunter by holding monthly competitions (3rd Saturday) for black powder shooting and tomahawk & knife throwing. Serving the states of Virginia, Maryland, & North Carolina. James River Black Powder Club Facebook Page
Grand Valley Cap ‘N Ballers is a charter club with the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. It was established over 50 years ago when a few brave souls came together because of their love of history and black powder shooting. Grand Valley has grown to well over 100 family memberships and puts on some of the largest events in the area. With 126 acres of land, Grand Valley offers opportunities for primitive, shotgun, bench, cross stix and line matches for young and old alike. There is space for both primitive and modern camping. We have a block house, primitive one room cabin and club house with a covered pavilion. Grand Valley Cap ‘N Ballers shoots the 1st Sunday of the month. The morning starts with a woods walk followed by line matches in the afternoon. On Sunday after the shooting there is a club membership meeting to conduct club business. Daily shooting awards concludes the meeting.
Lansing Muzzleloading Gun Club
We are a family oriented shooting club. We have a very safe rifle and shot gun range. We also have a trade gun woods walk. The club also offers a concession stand, electrical hook ups for the more modern style campers, and a separate primitive camping area. The Clan hosts three open shoots a year in June and September in conjunction with the club’s main range shoots, and a free standing winter woodswalk in January. At the spring and fall shoots primitive camping is available with free firewood and a community campfire in addition to those at your own tent. Come and join us.
North American Voyageur Council
Founded in 1978, the North American Voyageur Council is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting interest in the canoe men and women of the fur trade. It is made up of groups of brigades, those who are dedicated to reenacting the life of the voyageur, and individuals interested in learning more about the history of the period of the fur trade in North America.
Twin City Muzzle Loading Club, Inc.
We are a non-profit organization striving to promote interest and participation in the collection, shooting and building of black powder firearms. Located in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, we sponsor a number of shoots and events, all intended to encourage participation in the activities and lifestyles of those who originally shot black powder firearms.
Step back in time before 1840 and partake or fix your eyes upon some blackpowder shootin, hawk & knife throwin, fire startin, primitive campin and country fried cookin. We are a living history and muzzleloader club that represents early Colonial to 1840 time period. We promote historically accurate clothing, weapons, skills, and crafts of the period. We are a family oriented club.
Living History Reenactment Association
Historical reenacting is about several things. Recreating history, teaching the general public about history and the events we portray, and remembering the Veterans of the conflicts. The Living History Reenactment Association reenacts all time periods of history, from the Roman Times to Vietnam. But we’re not limited to just battle reenacting. Members set up historical displays at events, teach in classrooms, hold events for Veteran groups, work with the Media and also take part in movies and TV shows. Many of us enjoy getting out for the weekend, bringing our weapons, vehicles, and displays in order to reenact history. Others are here to honor the veterans of the Battles we recreate and also to teach the public about the history behind the events that shaped our world. Living History Reenactment Association Facebook Page
Living History Days (event and organization) is dedicated to promoting an interest in our country’s history, Christian heritage, and social application. We do this by fostering historical and religious research and share this information by hosting and participating in historical interpretation events and celebrations to educate about 18th-century colonial American life, history, ideas, and values through costumed interpreters, hands-on activities, and military demonstrations. Living History Days Facebook Page
The Trappers of Starved Rock started as a club in 1974. In July 1976, the Trappers became a Charter Affiliated club with the N.M.L.R.A. The Trappers of Starved Rock also actively work with civic organizations, school groups, scouts and other organizations to promote the sport of muzzle loading, the way of life in the 1700’s to 1840 along with the interest in history of our great country.
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The 1st/Royal Regiment is the oldest Regiment of Foot in the British Army. Often times it is referred to as “Pontius Pilate’s Body Guard”. From 1757 to 1763 the Royal Regiment fought in North America during the French and Indian War. In 1757 the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Foot saw action during the capture of Louisburg in 1758 and the French surrender of Montreal in 1760. After Montreal, the 2nd Battalion 1st Foot was sent to the West Indies, seeing action in Dominica in 1761 and taking part in the capture of Martinique and the Spanish citadel of Havana in 1762. The Royal Scots were also known as “First of foot, right of the line and the pride of the British army”.
Fort Atkinson Muzzleloaders was informally founded in 1970, dedicated to the sport of muzzleloading. We shoot traditional muzzleloaders and have special matches for inline muzzleloaders as well at our shoots. In 1979 we moved to our current location on the banks of the Elkhorn river by Winslow NE. We have 40 acres total with 15 acres used for camping and shooting. We have lots of shaded camping as well as plenty of water and firewood available. We hold 2 shoots a year, 1 in the Spring and 1 in the Fall, as well as our Annual Gun Show. The club meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at the range, March through November and in Fremont the months of January and February.
United Nebraska Muzzleloaders Association
Promoting the sport of Muzzleloading, Buckskinning, History of the Fur Trade, and the safe use of blackpowder in the Great State of Nebraska.
New York State Muzzle-Loaders Association
New York State Muzzleloaders Association was organized in 1977. The Association was formed to provide a statewide banner, under which all individuals and groups concerned with the promotion, protection and improved communication relating to all sports, and variations involving the use of muzzle-loading firearms may be unified. The Association’s purpose is to accurately represent the wishes of said sportsmen/sportswomen to our elected officials, and any state or national organization this group may choose to affiliate with. New York State Muzzle-Loaders Association Facebook Page
Plainsmen Black Powder Club – Fargo ND
The Plainsmen Black Powder club was chartered in 1972 having a goal of promoting the safe use of black powder guns for fun and competition. Today, we keep this goal foremost. It is a family oriented activity with a growing membership. As a club, we sponsor our own shoot and rendezvous in May. The rendezvous is a re-creation of a pre-1840 camp set up to trade with the mountain men and voyageurs of yesteryear. We have other enthusiasts who travel to compete with us from Canada and across the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and even some from across the USA. Plainsmen Black Powder Club Facebook Page
Ball & Arrow Primitive Weapons Club
The Ball & Arrow Primitive Weapons Club was founded in 1974. The club is primarily made up of muzzleloader and archery enthusiasts, but we also provide facilities for the use of modern firearms. Our club moved to its present 60-acre location in Roswell during the summer of 1978. The club maintains 25-yard, 50-yard, 75-yard, and 100-yard shooting ranges on which the use of all firearms is welcome. The club also has an archery range, tomahawk/knife throwing targets, a picnic pavilion and a log-cabin clubhouse used for club events and meetings.Ball & Arrow Primitive Weapons Club Facebook Page
Forest Hills Black Powder Brigade (Oregon)
The Forest Hills Black Powder Brigade encourages family participation at all of our shoots and functions. Our shoots are held on the third Saturday of every month, rain or shine. We alternate between paper, novelty, and trailwalk shoots. We use Flintlock & Percussion muzzleloading rifles, trade guns, pistols, and shotguns. We also have Hawk and Knife throwing competitions. All shoots are with patched round ball and open iron sights only. Among our other activities, our club sponsors two Rendezvous at the Ranch, and a Mountain Man Trade Show in Hillsboro, OR.
The Lancaster County Longrifles hold a rendezvous and black powder shoot once a year, the end of April. Average attendance has been 700 participants. Sutler area is open to the public every day. Primitive area is open to the public on Saturday only. Events include shooting matches, seminars, hawk & knife, primitive archery, woods walk, “expedition”, highland games, & children’s activities.
The Charles Towne Long Rifles is a black powder muzzleloading rifle club. We primarily shoot traditional style flintlock and percussion rifles, muskets, and pistols. Established in 1965, we lease a private 100 yd. range located in the Francis Marion National Forest, 25 mi. north of Charleston, SC. Monthly shoots are held on the last Sunday of the month unless it interferes with a holiday (Nov & Dec, sometimes Easter, etc.)
Dacotah Territory Muzzle Loaders
The Dacotah Territory Muzzle Loaders (DTML) was established in 1979 by four individuals who loved camping, fishing, canoeing, and black-powder rifles. The DTML is a non-profit, social organization. While there are individual members, the club has always encouraged family membership. Rendezvous (defined as a pre-1840, fur-trade era gathering) can be a wonderful, peaceful, and educational vacation for all family members.
Muzzleloaders of the Black Hills
Since its beginning in 1968, the Muzzle Loaders of the Black Hills (MLBH) has been a family oriented Black Powder club. Many members started as kids themselves, and grew up with the fun of black powder shooting. The club has provided them with the chance to learn the enjoyment of the sport as well as the safe use of black powder firearms. The Muzzle Loaders of the Black Hills have held an annual rendezvous for over 35 years in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Muzzleloading shoots, knife & tomahawk throwing, kids games, and many, many other activities along with camping in a pre-1840 camp provide a fun-filled family event.
Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association
The Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association is made up of the finest folks you can find and we are always interested in having new members and their families join and shoot with us. We have events for young and old alike. There are 3 main events scheduled each year which include our Texas State Championship being held in June. Our camp grounds include electric, water hookups and also his and her shower/bathroom facility. Our range is located in Brady, Texas at the Kenneth Medlock Range. Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Facebook Page
The Anasazi Free-Trappers was formed by a diverse group of TRUE BUCKSKINNERS who hold fast to the “True Buckskinning Spirit” and commit our personal lives to that spirit of freedom and liberty. We are a unique group of people who believe in preserving, through re-enactments, the Pre-1840 history of the buckskinning/fur trade era, with its visionary perseverance of those who explored the unknown regions of the American West, their skills and their arts of survival, their games and their crafts; as well as the camaraderie of fellow buckskinners. We are very fortunate that our members possess a great variety of these skills and are willing to share them with others. The Anasazi Free Trappers are privileged to have our own permanent site of 120 acres at approximately 5000 feet elevation, located at the base of the pristine Pine Valley Mountains in Southern Utah. Our site’s name is Stone Cliff Canyon and is nestled among the piñon pines and juniper/cedar trees; it has a panoramic view of the mountains and easy access to the site from a main highway.
Virginia Muzzle Loading Rifle Association
The Virginia Muzzle Loading Rifle Association goal in is to support all aspects of the muzzle loading firearms, seeking to promote a higher standard of sportsmanship, ethical hunting, safety, and good fellowship among those who participate in black powder sports.
Wisconsin Muzzleloading Association
The Wisconsin Muzzleloading Association provides information on what the association is about, historical reenactments, shooting a muzzle loader, hunting with a muzzle loader and how to become a member of this group. The association was started in 1982 by a dedicated group of individuals who envisioned a need to keep the black powder tradition alive. Today, the association is still going strong and groups through out the state gather to either shoot at matches or celebrate the traditions of the rendevous.
If you are interested in the lives and workings of the historical past, almost any of the modern “Mountain Men and Women” in attendance will be glad to sit and explain what you want to know. The mountain man rendezvous, as presented by the 1838 Rendezvous Association, is designed to teach and help new people get involved in historical re-enactment, and the preservation of history and historical sites. This event is held over the 4th of July each year. 1838 Rendezvous Association Facebook Page
Deer Creek Muzzle Loaders is located in Casper and Glenrock Wyoming with members all across the state. We shoot on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 A.M on the Arnold Ranch. Come shoot with us. Families are welcome!
Wyoming State Muzzleloading Association
The Wyoming State Muzzle Loading Association is dedicated to the sport of blackpowder shooting and the promotion of muzzle loading events and activities. An annual convention is held in central Wyoming each year to set club and state shoot dates, review promotional engagements and act as a social gathering. The convention sponsors Trade booths, Craft demonstrations, a banquet and auction. The annual WSMLA State Shoot hosts 54 muzzle loading matches for men, women and youths. Wyoming State Muzzleloading Association Facebook Page
West Coast Rangers Black Powder Club
Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada- The West Coast Rangers Black powder club was formed in 1978. The club has always believed in a Family values type atmosphere, with dedication to teaching all people young and old the Safety and respect that comes with the Shooting Sports.
Morgan County Long Rifles is a non-profit club dedicated to preserving the era of the Muzzleloading rifle. We attempt to do this by using and maintaining traditional Muzzleloading firearms. Also, during many of our events we strive to practice the lifestyle of the American Frontier prior to 1840. Morgan County Long Rifles hold monthly shoots that are normally scheduled on the second Sunday of each month. We hold a Rendezvous in the Spring, Fall and Winter each year, and a Two Day Shoot each Summer.
Preserving For Tomorrow The Pioneer Arms, Craftsmanship, And Skill Which Bore Freedom And Liberty* Celebrating our heritage through the sport of Muzzleloading. We have monthly shoots at Holladay Gun Club with our Club Meeting the first Thursday of every Month. We are a Charter Club with the NMLRA and we Shoot Muzzleloading Rifle,Pistol,Shootgun,as well as Black Powder Cartridge.
Pineywoods Buckskinners is a Pre-1840’s buckskinning club located in Eastern Texas with monthly shoots and local rendezvous. They are a family club; wives and kids are welcome. They have members all over the East Texas area, holding five to six rendezvous a year starting in October. Most from the members make it to the Southwestern each year. In the warmer months they get together and work on Mountainman skills. Some of their pass activates are brain tanning deer hides and making gourd canteens. In July they have a BBQ and swim party. If its not too hot maybe a shooting match or knife and hawk throw.
The Scandinavian Mountain Men are are a group in Sweden dedicated to the preservation and study of the frontier people involved in the North American fur trade by means of literary research and experimental archaeology. Brothers and sisters of the S.M.M. strive to reach complete authenticity in both gear and skills needed to re-live North American fur trade and early frontier history out in the wild with a minimum of modern compromise. This includes clothing, food, tools and skills that is associated with the S.M.M. member’s personal persona fitting within the focus of the S.M.M. as stated above.
Seneca Muzzleloaders is a group of Living Historians dedicated to the preservation of the lifestyle during the pre 1840’s era. They are a family oriented club, catering to all ages. Many of their members are Muzzleloader shooters, Hawk and Knife throwers, Archers, Artisans, Musicians, Craftsmen, but mostly, just plain folks! We hope that you will visit us soon and relive the ways of our Fore Fathers.
Land of the Senecas Muzzle Loading Club
Land of the Senecas Muzzle Loading Club us a New York state organization.
Sharon Mountain Muzzleloaders is an extension of the old “Haddam Meadows” reenactment groups. In Connecticut, “Haddam” was a large week-long event that brought together native American and Colonial period reenactors, each with their own interpretation of part of the early American experience. The first of what were later to become “Sharon Mountain Muzzleloader” events were the Frozen Toe Rifle Frolics (FTRF). The FTRFs began around 1987 by Mike Shea and his friends from the Queen’s Rangers, and other early American groups, to provide a winter event for all those who enjoyed the Haddam Meadows summer gathering. The FTRF was the result of the collective interest of a small group of dedicated individuals, shooters and reenactors who were looking to continue their passion for the outdoors in a more demanding venue. Sharon Mountain Muzzleloaders Facebook Page
The Longrifles of the San Joaquin is a black powder gun and living history club based out of Manteca Sportsmens Club in Manteca, California. Their primary goals are to spread our sport as a whole and have fun. Longrifles of the San Joaquin meets every second Saturday at 9am for a club meeting and a shoot.
Fort McArthur Long Rifles Muzzleloading Club
Fort Mc Arthur Long Rifles, located near Williamstown is a muzzleloading club dedicated in preserving the history and sport of muzzleloading. We meet every second Sunday of each month at 1:00 and shoot.
Thunder Creek Long Rifles – Martinsville, IN
Thunder Creek Long Rifles is a nonprofit NMLRA Charter Muzzle-loading club located 8 miles East of Martinsville, IN, off of Bear Wallow Road Range in Valley off main road, Cabin and other ranges at the top of the hill. Lower Range Access to both areas for members only except for monthly shoots. Thunder Creek Shoots on the 1st Sunday each month except October. October is the Annual Rendezvous the 3rd weekend. Thunder Creek Long Rifles Facebook Page
Blue River Longrifles, Inc. – Morristown, IN
The Blue River Longrifles, Inc. were founded in 1983. They are a Charter Club in both the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association, and the National Rifle Association. The object of the club is to encourage and advance organized shooting of Muzzle Loading Firearms, and to promote higher standards of sportsmanship, safety, and good fellowship among those who participate in such sports. The Blue River Longrifles hold monthly shoots on the fourth Sunday of each month with the first relay beginning at 1:00 P.M. Their monthly shoots are governed by the rules and regulations of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association. The Blue River Longrifles’ Range is located near Morristown, Indiana, and you are cordially invited to attend the monthly shoots. The rest of the month the Range is reserved for members to practice their marksmanship with MUZZLE LOADING FIREARMS.
Brookings Renegade Muzzleloaders Club – Brookings, SD
Brookings Renegades is a history club. in 1980 the club was formed by a group of muzzleloader enthusiasts. most had a beer in one hand & a “Smoke Pole” in the other. All of the original group has moved on. Today the club is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with an emphasis on history & Education. We do put on events with muzzleloading shoots., but American History is what we emphasize. The club meets once a month (3rd Monday) at 7:30 in Bushnell SD at the pottery Shop. We are a family oriented club with almost as many women members as men. Our main events are: The Living History Fair in Wattertown, Ft Sisseton Festival in June, 4Moons, in Gary SD, Brookings Summer Art Festival, & Benton Fremont days & Rendezvous in Lake Benton in August
Ohio Valley Mountain Men, Inc. – Wheeling, WV
Ohio Valley Mountain Men, Inc. is an association that is dedicated to the pre-1840 era of American History. Shooting, hunting, camping and trapping were all parts of life for the mountain man. Our goal is to promote and educate people about this era and black powder firearms. With monthly shoots and an annual Rendezvous, we can relive those days when a good shot meant more than meat on the table. It was the difference between life and death. Big Pine Range near Wheeling, WV)
Davy Crockett Longhunters – Lawrenceburg, TN
The Davy Crockett Longhunters is a private black powder muzzle loading shooting club. Don’t shoot? Read on, there is room for you too! We are also living historians who research the culture and perpetuate the skills and crafts of the American frontier time period of 1735-1840. We are dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the lifestyle, ideals, patriotism, and freedoms of the American pioneer. We promote the safe use of black powder weapons as well as other primitive weapons such as tomahawks and bows. We work to teach about the past and how our ancestors lived. We have monthly shoots in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. where running scores are kept throughout the year and the “winners” honored at our yearly banquet. Non-shooting club members attend as well and watch their fellows, join the monthly meetings, practice their crafts if they wish, and just enjoy the camaraderie of the group. This year we have decided to add smoothbore muzzle loader shooting to our regular rifled competitions. We hope to add primitive archery as well if there is enough club interest.
Our main event open to the public is called “David Crockett Days” and is held in conjunction with David Crockett State Park every year on the second weekend in August. Here our club members and visiting shooters compete in a novelty shoot, tomahawk throwing, and fire starting with flint and steel. We also have games for the kids and craft demonstrators. We camp in primitive tents and dress in clothing of the era and talk with the public about the time period. Davy Crockett Longhunters Facebook Page
Dogg Clann Muzzleloaders – Darlington, PA
Dogg Clann Muzzleloaders is a Pre-1840 Black Powder and Rendezvous Club. The Clann holds two rendezvous a year in Darlington, PA. The first is in June; the second in the last weekend in October. Dogg Clann Muzzleloaders holds SHOOTS and SEMINARS all weekend. The ladies seem to really enjoy the ALL WOMENS ROUND ROBIN, and the kids just love the fall rendezvous. There are lots of GAMES and PUMPKIN CARVING, and of course TRICK OR TREAT. Once the pumpkins are lit the camp is a site to behold! Contact Papa John, 330-853-4522, or Dan, 727-312-6713.
Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters, Inc.
The Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters, Inc. is an organization of clubs and individuals interested in activities associated with Black Powder Firearms. The organization encourages a better understanding of the history and uses of the Black Powder Firearms. It fosters the early American traditions, life-styles and ideals. It strives to protect and defend the rights granted by the Constitution. The organization promotes safe shooting of muzzleloading firearms among member clubs by providing recommended safety and range rules which can be used “as is” or as a guideline in the development of their own club rules. These rules are published each year in the shoot book and distributed to each member of the club. Pennsylvania Federation of Black Powder Shooters Facebook Page
The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain (MLAGB)
The Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain was formed in 1952 and is the Governing Body for muzzle loading within the UK. 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. The Association’s Branch structure offers newcomers to the sport opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in their region and receive training in the safe use and handling of both muzzle loading firearms and black powder. Many clubs have also taken advantage of Affiliated Club membership to keep up to date with current legislation and current affairs in the black powder community.
Prairieland Frontiersmen, Inc. – Near Sullivan, IL
Prairieland Frontiersmen, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. We are an 1840’s period re-enacting club. The Club is not strictly a primitive Club, as buckskinners and “blue-jean” shooters are about equally represented. The Club’s range is located in Central Illinois near Sullivan on the north side of the Bruce-Coles road, 3.2 miles east of the intersection of Illinois Route #32 and the Bruce-Findlay crossroads. The club grounds include a cabin, a 25-yd., a 50-yd., and a 100-yd. covered range, and a woodswalk with primitive silhouette targets at varying distances in the woods. There are also knife and tomahawk blocks available, and a knife and hawk woods walk. Only black powder muzzleloading or cartridge firearms are permitted to be fired on the range. The 3-day primitive rendezvous is held usually the last full weekend of April each year. Prairieland Frontiersmen Facebook Page
West Virginia Muzzle Loaders Association
West Virginia Muzzle Loaders Association is a statewide organization of muzzle loading enthusiasts who have united to achieve a common goal In 1977, at a shoot near Sutton, WV, a group of traditional shooters from around the state made a decision to promote and preserve the traditional style of muzzle loading shooting. They wanted to encourage and promote a better understanding of early American black powder firearms, the historical aspects of these firearms played in setting our country and their artistic contributions to our society. West Virginia Muzzle Loaders Association Facebook Page
Kentucky’s Corps of Longriflemen
Each year “Kentucky’s Corps of Longriflemen” holds two qualifying shoots, generally open to anyone who fires a flintlock rifle. The 20 riflemen whose average scores are the highest in the two shoots,10 make up the Long Rifle Corps 1st team, and the second team of 10, known as the “Renegades” of Kentucky. On the first weekend of October every year, states such as Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, the Carolinas, and others meet to challenge each other to this historical match competition. It is open to any state that wants to participate. Kentucky’s Corps of Longriflemen Facebook Page
The Ohio Flintlock & Buckskin Rifle Association
The Ohio Flintlock & Buckskin Rifle Association is one of the oldest continuous living history organizations in the United States (est 1958). Our purpose is to reenact the lifestyles and practices of our ancestors who lived and traded in the Ohio country from the 1730s to 1840; with much focus on Revolutionary times and the War of 1812. We have competitions (as they would back then) of rifle and smoothbore, hawks and knives throwing, plus bartering and trading goods without the frills of a more retail setting. We wish to do it like they would: as traders and trappers would meet biannually to share in goods and stories of the year. Fellowship and a passion for living history is what drives this group to meet in the Spring and the Fall. If you share in this passion, or have any questions, I’m sure group members will be glad to help.
Founded in 1999, the Liberty Rifles (LR) is a group of living historians who strive to accurately portray the common fighting men and home front civilians of the American Civil War, while excelling in terms of authenticity and organization. We constantly seek opportunities to educate ourselves and others about the sacrifices and experiences of our ancestors. The LR was founded to represent soldiers and civilians on both sides of the war with equal accuracy and honor.
The Liberty Rifles regularly participate in both public and private events, each with its own purpose and goals. Public events are geared more towards demonstrating the life of the common soldier for visitors and often take place on original battlefields or historic sites. In past years, we’ve planned public historical programs at sites throughout the Eastern Theatre, from Manassas to Petersburg. The private events in which we host or participate focus on a more immersive environment that provides participants with a fully encompassing scene from 1861-1865. Recently we’ve hosted several of these style events at Point Lookout, MD and a recreated winter quarters camp in Virginia. Each year, the LR also hosts two narrated historic walks at Gettysburg National Military Park, typically following the footsteps of a Confederate regiment during the anniversary weekend in July, and then a Federal regiment on Remembrance Day in November. These programs are completely researched, coordinated, and led by group members, and are always open to spectators and our friends within the reenacting community. The Liberty Rifles Facebook Page
Wenaha Muzzleloaders are located at Grizz Flats in Troy, Oregon. The Wenaha Muzzleloaders Rendezvous is nestled on Griz Flat at the confluence of the Grande Ronde and Wenaha Rivers, a beautiful setting for three days of Family Friendly Fun! Griz Flats is right next to beautiful Troy, Oregon, remote and in the far northeastern corner of Oregon.
Missouri River Muzzleloaders – New Salem, ND
Muzzleloader, hunting, competition shoots, rendezvous, re-enactment, black powder shooting. Monthly meetings are held in Bismarck, ND. Missouri River Muzzleloaders is a great bunch of folks to spend time with.
Burbank Muzzle Loaders – Burbank, CA
Burbank Muzzle Loaders club’s members want like to know more about muzzle loading, and did not know where to ask questions or find a place to shoot close to them. This is a club full of wonderful and helpful men, and women. Burbank Muzzle Loaders Facebook Page
Wolf Creek Muzzleloader aka Mahawa Sipiwi Muzzleloaders – Lebanon, IN
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