More NMLRA Fees

[Robin Henderson]

This is a public service announcement for the old geezer NMLRA members on here that don't do Facebook.....I'm one as well. My wife, who is a member and also does FB just told me that they (the nmlra) have announced on their FB page that shooter's registration fees are increasing starting with the June shoot.....pre-register to $70 and paid at the event $75.

Now you won't be surprised.....carry on.

 

[jdw276]

This is a public service announcement for the old geezer NMLRA members on here that don't do Facebook.....I'm one as well. My wife, who is a member and also does FB just told me that they (the nmlra) have announced on their FB page that shooter's registration fees are increasing starting with the June shoot.....pre-register to $70 and paid at the event $75.

Now you won't be surprised.....carry on.

And no one day shooter pass I bet. I go up there and shoot on Sunday. Woodswalk, running boar. Max 30 shots, one day,couple hours. They barely have to do any as we score the woods walk for them.

$2.50 a shot and I have to provide the ball,patch powder and cap as well? Uh not paying $75 to get on a list and a clip on shooter number.

 

[Robin Henderson]

I was wondering the same thing about the one day pass.

 

[jdw276]

I was wondering the same thing about the one day pass.

Years back I finished second in a running boar match. Was denied medal as I shot on a one day pass. I complained and since then no one day pass to shoot.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Sounds to me like an Organization that came up with a plan for their own Demise.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

File under "Things that kill themselves off"

 

[Robin Henderson]

My wife made a comment about the one day fee on their page and she's still awaiting an answer.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

NMLRA
Sorry.. not needed...
And it,s apparent by many People.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Years back I finished second in a running boar match. Was denied medal as I shot on a one day pass. I complained and since then no one day pass to shoot.

I believe that.

 

[Frontier's]

Gotta pay to play.

 

[deGheyn]

At least you are in an area where they have shoots. I get nothing from the membership and was just trying to support the sport. That will not be happening with the new membership fee.

 

[Flintandsteel]

I quit the NMLRA several years ago. OR, maybe they quit us.
I live in AZ. No more Western Nationals.
So….. we pit on our own AZWINS. Same location, same time of year. We can still play.

 

[FishDFly]

My wife made a comment about the one day fee on their page and she's still awaiting an answer.

Probably will be waiting a long time.

 

[Absoroka]

Curiosity led me to check fees for a few other events. WINS $75 pre registered, $85 at the gate: Alafia Rendezvous $80: High Plains rendezvous $65 pre registered, $75 at the gate: Old Northwest rendezvous $60 preregistered, $70 at the gate: Rocky Mountain Rendezvous $50 preregistered, $60 at the gate. Some events have day fees but you have to register to shoot. No free lunch. If you have checked the price of lumber or eggs recently, they will really light your fire. Frontier's comment was right - it is pay to play.

 

[Bucks Co]

I Live in New Zealand - I've been an NMLRA member since 1987 - I've only made Friendship twice; 1987 and 89; I have met some amazing people through being an NMLRA member. I believe their influence 'carries' a long way and helps Muzzleloading shooters Worldwide. I have no problem with their new fees. In many ways I wish I could contribute in a more physical way. At the current exchange rate my Kiwi Dollar is only worth 57cents US!!

 

[Iceman]

Curiosity led me to check fees for a few other events. WINS $75 pre registered, $85 at the gate: Alafia Rendezvous $80: High Plains rendezvous $65 pre registered, $75 at the gate: Old Northwest rendezvous $60 preregistered, $70 at the gate: Rocky Mountain Rendezvous $50 preregistered, $60 at the gate. Some events have day fees but you have to register to shoot. No free lunch. If you have checked the price of lumber or eggs recently, they will really light your fire. Frontier's comment was right - it is pay to play.

Do you know if they have additional fees for shooting and camping at those events? I’ve never been to any of those but have been to Freindship where there is another $4-$8 for every match you enter plus $30 to $40 a night for camping. Plus your NMLRA membership fee to even be able or shoot there.

Most shoots near me are around $40-$50 for the weekend including everything, targets and camping.
I’d like to go to Freindship again but the cost makes the local events much more appealing.

 

[Ohio Rusty]

At least at Friendship you can get blackpowder there at a reduced cost.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[jdw276]

At least at Friendship you can get blackpowder there at a reduced cost.
Ohio Rusty ><>

There are a lot of benefits of going to the national shoots. Unfortunately it seems they are pricing folks out of shooting. For many there, shooting to win is not the only thing to do. Many it is family competition for example. Not a medal or ribbon.

 

[Flintandsteel]

It’s the extra fees that kill ya. AZWINS is $75, shoot as much as you want.

 

[waksupi]

Do you know if they have additional fees for shooting and camping at those events? I’ve never been to any of those but have been to Freindship where there is another $4-$8 for every match you enter plus $30 to $40 a night for camping. Plus your NMLRA membership fee to even be able or shoot there.

Most shoots near me are around $40-$50 for the weekend including everything, targets and camping.
I’d like to go to Freindship again but the cost makes the local events much more appealing.

At Rocky Mountain Westerns, the price covered camping and shooting. That's for a week+ of fun. Cheaper than a night in a motel. The money mostly covers the insurance and rental on the porta potties.
NMLRA has been the worst shooting deal for years. When is the last time the organization was audited?