National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association

The area is a combination of both modern and primitive facilities reflecting the diverse nature of the Association and the sport of muzzleloading.

There are competitions for muzzleloading rifle, pistol, shotgun, musket, bench and slug guns, as well as tomahawk and knife throwing."

The NMLRA was responsible for creating a number of National Regional Primitive Rendezvous, or historical reenactments of the North American fur trade, during the late 1970s and early-to-mid-1980s.

However, in late 1998 the NMLRA decided to discontinue their direct control of these national rendezvous as they no longer believed them to be profitable.

While the NMLRA technically still continues to sponsor the national rendezvous, the NRLHF currently runs and manages those events that remained affiliated with the Association after its 1998 decision.

The Longhunter program is designed to encourage the sport of muzzleloading while hunting large game due to the challenges and thrills such activity entails.

In order to raise money for this restoration the Association is selling bricks to individuals so that they can inscribe any message of their choice on them for between $50.00 to $250.00.

The awarding of the scholarships is based on a number of factors including academic performance in high school as well as the financial need of the applicant.

The interest earned produces income for new and innovative programs that help ensure the long-term viability of the organization and help it to prosper."