Nat'l muzzleloading rifle...

The National Muzleloading Rifle Association. Is this a good organization to join?
I'm an NRA member.
I'm sure some of you must belong to the muzzleloading thing. How do I join, what benefits, etc?
Thanks
Maxi

 

[Ohio Joe]

Maxi,,, I think the NMLRA is a very good organization to join. I've been a long time member since the late '70's... The monthly magazine they put out is well worth the membership in it's own right, 'Muzzle Blast'... Your located a lot closer then I am to the NMLRA near Friendship, Indiana, and if possible you should take a drive down there and have a look around... This weekend kicks off their big Spring Shoot and it's worth the trip... You can bring up their web site and it has all the information your looking for; (www.nmlra.org)... I feel we who are muzzleloading enthusiast, should support this organization that really gave a rebirth to the muzzleloading sport back in the 1930's...

 

I'v been a member since 1981,they have a fine magazine,since I live close to Friendship I go there to the shoots every year,not to shoot,but re-supply from all of the vendors,talk to fellow muzzleloaders,etc.They also have a giant flea market in town that runs at the same time as the shoots.As a muzzleloader,I feel that we should support this organization as well as the NRA.These are the ones that will stand up for our rights.

 

[Wayne Combs]

Maxiball,I,m a life member of the NRA as well as a member of the NMLRA.As an NRA member we keep track of legislation that affects all firearms owners. The NMLRA basically does the same but with an added interest issues affecting blackpowder.As for the benefits to belonging,the monthly magazine MUZZLE BLASTS is worth the price of the yearly dues.If I can figure out how to do it I will download and post a sheet I have here that has the membership benefits on it.Not knowing which part of NE Ohio you're from,I'm guessing you would come down I-71 south,take I-275 west to the Lawrenceburg IN exit(US 50) go west on US 50 to SR 62 in Dillsboro IN,62 will take you right into Friendship.It would probably take you a little over an hour to get there once you left I-71. So if you ever want to come down and look the place over,this gives you an idea how long it would take.Hope to you down here someday.Wayne.

 

[Zonie]

I believe the NMLRA was first started by Walter Cline back in about 1932. If he didn't start it, he sure had a big hand in it. Walter was shooting and writing about MuzzleLoaders when most people thought they were just an old fashoned piece of junk (or worse).

The NMLRA has similarities to the NRA, but it has it differences.
While the NRA has a Lobby to Congress, the NMLRA does not.
IMO the reason for this is the NMLRA only has about 20,000 members so they cannot afford to do this type of activity.
The MuzzleBlasts magazine does have several pages devoted to keeping us informed about pending legislation, and Court Interpretations dealing with Black Powder and Muzzleloaders.

Both organizations establish the Rules for competition in their areas of interest.
Both hold National Shooting Competations and provide support for local clubs across America.

The MuzzleBlast magazine has something for everyone from shooting match results, rendevous locations/dates/photos, food, cloths, How To's and trouble shooting, articles on different guns each month, Hunting, and a lot of History. I have even seen several articles about Matchlocks and WheelLocks in it.

Some people take offense at their position but they also cover the In Lines in a impartial manner, neither favoring or cursing them.
More vendors/suppliers advertize in MuzzleBlasts than most folks know exist.
As was said by several others, the magazine is worth the $40 membership fee.
The fee also permits you to compete in their postal matches as well as their regular ones.

I have been a member of the NMLRA for over 10 years, and the NRA for 36 years and I rate them both excellent in their own special ways.
IMO anyone with a real interest in Muzzle Loadeing should join the NMLRA.