The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s Rules and Regulations

This page was last updated March19, 2020

FIRING LINE RIFLE PROCEDURE

Registration and Target Desk 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. first weekend; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm rest of week. Registration closes at 2:00 p.m. the last Saturday.

Ranges open at 7:30 a.m. and shooting begins at 8:00 a.m. (weather and lighting permitting).

All competitors must register at the Registration Desk in the Clubhouse. Registration fees are $25.00, and Juniors register for $1.00 (Juniors are competitors who have not had their eighteenth birthday; Juniors must be sponsored by an adult member. Apply at the registration desk for a Junior Shooter’s card.*)

After registration, pistol shooters report to the Pistol Shack for matches, and trap shooters report to the Trap House.

Quail Walk, Skeet, and Sporting Clays competitors report to their respective ranges, north up Caesar Creek.

Primitive, tomahawk and knife, and primitive bow competitors all report to the Primitive Range, south along Laughery Creek.

Woodswalk competitors report to the Woodswalk Range behind the Rand House. Running Boar competitors report to range located behind the barn.

Select the matches you wish to shoot from this program.

a. If you are shooting single matches (not aggregates), purchase at the appropriate Target Desk those targets listed for the particular match identified as “Individual Matches” and “Reentry Matches.”

b. If you are purchasing aggregate matches, select your aggregate at the Aggregate Desk. (See item 4., below.)

c. SHOOTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING THE CORRECT TARGETS FOR THEIR MATCHES.

d. Identification marks on targets are as follows: red dot—50 yards offhand; OS represents open sights.

e. Practice targets are $1.00 and are for use only if there is sufficient space on the firing line.

When requesting targets at the Target Desk, tell your attendant the match number(s) you wish to shoot. Be correct in giving your registration number; always wear your registration badge so that your number can be double-checked. When sending others to purchase targets for you, send your registration number on a slip of paper with the purchaser; do not depend on memory.

A match may be fired only once (exceptions: reentry matches). Aggregates must be entered before purchasing or firing any individual matches in the aggregate. Should you fire an individual match that is included in an aggregate, you can no longer purchase that aggregate. If you shoot an individual match that is included in an aggregate that you have already entered, you have automatically disqualified both of your scores. To prevent this, purchase the complete aggregate package. Take time to check those matches included in the aggregate against your program. In this way you will not repeat matches, resulting in disqualification.

You may shoot any match in any relay (see certain exceptions in the Primitive Matches section).

a. While a relay is in process, take the target you want to shoot to the range officer’s station. Give the range officer the target; the officer will then assign you a position on the line and will mark your target for that position. At the order of the range officer, you will hang your own target. Be sure to verify that your target is on the correct position and yardage before the relay starts.

b. Flint shields on the firing lines are provided for the protection of all shooters. Please leave shielded positions open for flint shooters.

c. Get your bench and/or other gear to your shooting position and loading table in preparation to shoot in the next relay. Do not load your gun before the relay begins.

d. In bench matches, please remove your bench from the firing line when you do not plan to shoot the next relay.

Your score will be posted under the match number and by your registration number on a position sheet inside the Clubhouse. Always check to make sure your score is posted correctly. If an error has been made, go to the Target Desk immediately. Shooters who leave the range before their score is posted, should have someone check their score. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask the range officers, directors, or association officers.

No question is too small to be answered. A small question may determine disqualifications, good scores, or someone’s safety. Good luck, good scores, and have a good time.

NMLRA Center Fire Range Rules

CENTERFIRE RANGE RULES

➼ - Safety is everyone's responsibility and is no accident - practice safe shooting and enjoy.

➼ - Red Flag on firing line indicates the range is HOT, rounds going down range.

➼ - NMLRA membership required. Memberships can be purchased at range prior to shooting.

➼ - Adults (18 and Over) must present membership card and pay Daily Range Fee prior to unloading gear.

➼ - Juveniles must be accompanied by a range fee paying adult member and possess a Junior NMLRA membership.

➼ - Juniors must be supervised and may only shoot from the adult firing position.

➼ - Rifles and Shotguns shooting single projectiles.

➼ - Shoot only designated steel or paper targets (Paper targets available for purchase).

➼ - Always keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

➼ - Eye and Ear protection required.

➼ - New shooters shall be positioned close to the Range Officer station as practical.

➼ - Follow Range Commands, relays will start at Range Officer discretion/designation.

➼ - No one shall be forward of the firing line, only during Range Cold/Safe flag status.

➼ - One rifle out at a time, all others should be in a proper case or in vehicle (same for ammo).

➼ - Only shoot at the target position in which you are positioned.

➼ - No extreme long-range cartridges allowed. (i.e. 50 bmg, 460 steyr, .375 CheyTac).

➼ - No magnum or belted cartridges or any ammo that may damage steel targets.

➼ - No Armor piercing, incendiary, explosive, steel core, black tip, blue tip, green tip, flares, dragons’ breath, or tracer ammunition.

➼ - No class 3 or Full Auto weapons allowed on the range or grounds.

➼ - Spent brass is expected to be captured and/or picked up.

➼ - During ceasefire (Range Cold/Safe) Rifle shall be either be: Safely upright at the Muzzle Loading bench, Safely upright at the Muzzle Loading bench, Safely on shooting bench/bags with an empty chamber indicator visible (available from Range Officer for purchase).

➼ - Bystanders are to remain behind the Muzzle loading benches.

➼ - Vehicle travel must be on designate drives

➼ - Unsafe behavior will not be tolerated.

➼ - Double tapping or rapid fire is prohibited, allow at least one second between shots

➼ - ANY Safety concerns/violations should be directed to the Range Officer IMMEDIATELY.