Muzzle Blasts Magazine
The Oldest and Best Muzzleloading, Traditional craft, and Living History Magazine.
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of $75. Material content of the publication relates only to the muzzleloading guns,
accoutrements, and historical data of that particular era. Because of the diversified
approach to muzzleloading guns, Muzzle Blasts is not responsible for opinions expressed
by its writers, and is not responsible for mishaps of any nature that might occur from use
of published data or from recommendations by any member of the staff.
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IN THE June ISSUE
America’s Forgotten Ally in the Revolution - Part II
Fred StutzenbergerFort Vancouver - Part IV
”Muskrat” Mike McGuireW.M. Large Giveaway
Benjaman QuearryArtists of the Contemporary Longrifle Culture - The Fiery Bladesmith of Capall Mara Forge: Todd Butler
Robert ArbuckleThe 2025 Contemporary Longrifle Foundation Fundraising Auction
Joshua Shepherd
Also in this issue:
Web Blasts
Alan GarbersNotable Antique Guns
Jim WhiskerLucky’s Trekking Tips
Gerry “Lucky” MessmerAkisni The Healer
Fred StutzenbergerTaste of the Rendezvous
Linda FulmerBeyond Friendship
James C. FulmerPlus more…..
An Original NMLRA Publication
Muzzle Blasts is the Original MuzzleLoading, Traditional craft, and Living History Magazine. Delivered to your door or email every month, each issue is packed with content about muzzleloader shooting sports, living history, traditional craft, tutorials, stories and accoutrements.
There’s a reason we’ve been publishing every month since 1930.
included with your NMLRA Membership
Whether you love the feel of paper in your fingers, or prefer to read on your digital device, Muzzle Blasts has a format for you. Our Heritage Membership ($50 Annually) guarantees a physical magazine makes it to your door each month, while our Digital Membership slides the same magazine plus interactive digital content into your email.
Variety from the firing line to the magazine
Members love the variety of the Walter Cline Range at NMLRA Headquarters, so we strive to bring that same variety to our magazine each month. No matter your interest, Muzzle Blasts has articles and promotions you won’t see anywhere else.
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