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Safe(r) Use of Matchlocks
- Thread starter Petardo
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I am not sure what you mean by members? But go to Friendship home page and click on Education and then on Range Rules and Regulations, and read rule 1250 on Ignition.
I mean that they are a dying organization, and that there are reasons for that such as you give. I may be mistaken but IIRC this website has many times the "members" and each state has only a few hundred NMLRA members on average.
And just what does the NMLRA membership have to do with "Safe(r) Use of Matchlocks" which is the title of this topic? 
:hmm:
Don't tell me. We're too far off track as it is.
:hmm: Don't tell me. We're too far off track as it is.
I didn't introduce their rule(s) here but was thinkin'...
...there's probably a better way to manage the safe(r) use of matchlocks by a supposed muzzle loading organization than banning them. And I'm sure such has contributed to at least NMLRA's skeleton-crew membership.
...there's probably a better way to manage the safe(r) use of matchlocks by a supposed muzzle loading organization than banning them. And I'm sure such has contributed to at least NMLRA's skeleton-crew membership.
Ray-Vigo
Yankee
I also think outright banning is too far. With care, it can work and be reasonably safe.
trettie
Matchlocks and Flintlocks
I shoot both matchlocks and flintlocks, and the only unintentional ignition I've had was on a flintlock due to a mechanical failure with the lock (the half-cock failed, fortunately the piece was pointed downrange, even hit the paper).
That said, matchlocks do require training, practice, and discipline to use safely.
That said, matchlocks do require training, practice, and discipline to use safely.
Teleoceras
45 Cal.
Petardo:
When I take one of my Matchlocks to the range, I make it a habit to cut a finger length of slowmatch. After the gun is loaded, I then light the piece of slowmatch and place it in the serpentine. After firing, the small piece of slowmatch is used up and I make sure any burning remains are safely out of the way before I reload.
Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras
When I take one of my Matchlocks to the range, I make it a habit to cut a finger length of slowmatch. After the gun is loaded, I then light the piece of slowmatch and place it in the serpentine. After firing, the small piece of slowmatch is used up and I make sure any burning remains are safely out of the way before I reload.
Slowmatch Forever!
Teleoceras
