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  1. Ethan Yazel

    Mike Brooks Kibler Kit Assembly Class 2020

    We wrapped up just before 5pm this evening, both the students and instructors were losing the high of the first day excitement. We’re gathered back in the Education Center for a presentation of high quality photographs of original flintlocks to take inspiration from as they complete assembly...
  2. Ethan Yazel

    Mike Brooks Kibler Kit Assembly Class 2020

    We will be just about ready to shoot by dinner time at this rate! Students are finishing up their patch boxes and fitting their ramrod pipes now, soon they’ll be fitting their locks and draw filing their barrels. It’s wonderful to chat with each student about their connection with...
  3. Ethan Yazel

    Frontier Reckoning: The Battle of Fallen Timbers | Muzzle Blasts Podcast

    I’ll make note of that. I don’t live far from the battleground so it’s of personal interest!
  4. Ethan Yazel

    Mike Brooks Kibler Kit Assembly Class 2020

    8 Students are spending the week at the NMLRA Education Center assembling Kibler Longrifles Kits under the instruction of Mike Brooks and his faithful sidekick Wayne. I’ve only read about these kits and watched Kibler’s videos, so it’s neat to get semi hands on with the construction. I’ll...
  5. Ethan Yazel

    Frontier Reckoning: The Battle of Fallen Timbers | Muzzle Blasts Podcast

    This week we dive into the Muzzle Blasts Archives and bring you this article on the Battle of Fallen Timbers by Joshua Shepherd. For the new administration of President George Washington, the first few years of national governance had proved disagreeable. Mounting tensions abroad threatened to...
  6. Ethan Yazel

    Relocating back to Evansville, IN

    The NMLRA website has a full list of Charter Clubs in Indiana. Hope to see you around!
  7. Ethan Yazel

    Unboxing 2 Flintlock Longrifles from Mike Miller and Malchiah Pifer

    Today we're taking a look at the NMLRA Gunmakers Hall Incentive Rifles from Mike Miller and Malchiah Pifer. We can't thank these two craftsmen enough for their contribution and hard work. This year’s gun is a .45 caliber rifle that is patterned after an original Enoch Smith rifle from the late...
  8. Ethan Yazel

    How to make a sling for your camp axe or belt axe

    On this week's episode of Craftsman's corner from the NMLRA, we're going to show you how to make this small camp axe sheath based on an original from the 18th century.
  9. Ethan Yazel

    TMLRA State Shoot--June 2020

    Thank you for sharing. Sad to hear, but understood.
  10. Ethan Yazel

    Up Close and Personal with an RW Wright Flintlock Pistol from 1977

    A friend of mine, Max Egolf stops by the shop to share some of his personal collection with us. This R.W. Wright flintlock pistol was built in 1977 and never fired until Max purchased it in 2016. The pistol features a 54 caliber swamped barrel, but from the looks of the rifling, this was once...
  11. Ethan Yazel

    Latest tomahawk project.

    Looks great! One good thing out of all of this is some extra time to make stuff!
  12. Ethan Yazel

    NMLRA Spring National Shoot has been canceled

    Sorry folks :( I’m going to miss it too. We are working on arranging some smaller shoots through the summer to fight cabin fever, but our main focus will be making the September National Championships a great one.
  13. Ethan Yazel

    Supplies need for Beginner to Flintlock Rifles

    The NMLRA also has this information on their website, along with a large list of reputable and knowledgable vendors always willing to help you out
  14. Ethan Yazel

    NMLRA Spring National Shoot has been canceled

    The following decisions have been made with the information outlined by the Indiana Governor May 1, 2020 at 2:30 PM. You can read this information here IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF INDIANA AND RIPLEY COUNTY HEALTH GUIDELINES: The NMLRA Campground will remain closed until May 23rd at...
  15. Ethan Yazel

    NMLRA Friendship

    Hi everyone, just to update this thread, the decision has been made to cancel the June Shoot. Campgrounds in Indiana are slated to open May 23rd, and we hope they do! As of now, the Inline Hunter’s Match is still on the way for May 30. We will be rescheduling our Women’s Weekend soon as well...
  16. Ethan Yazel

    Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind | Turkey Hunting with Veteran Hunter and Writer Dave Ehrig

    This week we’re talking with Dave Ehrig. Dave is the editor of Muzzle Blasts Archives, but he's also got decades of experience as a hunter, outdoorsman, and writer. In this episode, Dave lays out some helpful tips for anyone wanting to drop a turkey with their smokepole. It's not a lecture...
  17. Ethan Yazel

    How to make your own Cow's Knee Lock Cover for your Flintlock Muzzle Loader

    In this second episode of the Craftsman's Corner from the NMLRA, we follow along with a Muzzle Blasts Article from 1979 to make a cow's knee lock cover to keep your flintlock primed in damp weather conditions. Read the whole tutorial at nmlra.org/craftsmanscorner
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