BLACK POWDER & MUZZLELOADING RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Welcome to your central reference page for the black powder and muzzleloading shooting sports. Whether you are a traditional reenactor, a competitive target shooter, an inline muzzleloader hunter, or someone just starting out with flintlocks and percussion caps, this directory is designed to connect you with the best resources available.
Below, you will find a curated collection of links divided into three primary categories to help you navigate the traditional shooting community:
1. National Organizations & Governing Bodies
These foundational groups preserve the heritage of muzzleloading, establish safety standards, host national competitions, and advocate for traditional shooting sports legislation.
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA)
The largest membership-based muzzleloading organization in the U.S., hosting major national shoots and educational programs.
URL: https://www.nmlra.org/North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA)
Encourages the competitive shooting of authentic Civil War firearms and artillery while promoting historical preservation.
URL: https://www.n-ssa.org/NRA Muzzleloading Firearm Training
Official curriculum and safety training guidelines co-developed for black powder instructors and students.
URL: https://www.nrainstructors.org/
2. Sporting Clubs & Local Charter Associations
Regional clubs, charter organizations, and historical groups where you can find local matches, rendezvous events, and experienced mentors.
NMLRA Charter Club Directory
The official state-by-state directory to find local black powder clubs affiliated with the national association.
URL: https://www.nmlra.org/clubsThe National Rendezvous & Living History Foundation (NRLHF)
Coordinates historical pre-1840 fur trade reenactments and traditional primitive rendezvous events across regions.
URL: https://nrlhf.org/
3. Retailers & Speciality Outfitters
Trusted suppliers, custom builders, and parts manufacturers where you can source black powder, percussion caps, round balls, traditional firearms, and essential maintenance gear.
Track of the Wolf
An industry-standard supplier specializing in muzzleloading kits, historic gun parts, lock components, and traditional shooter supplies.
URL: https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Dixie Gun Works
One of the oldest and most extensive suppliers of black powder guns, rare antique weapon components, and reproduction shooting accessories.
URL: https://www.dixiegunworks.com/The Hawken Shop
The historic home of the classic classic frontier rifle, providing authentic components, parts, and specialized muzzleloading tools.
URL: https://www.thehawkenshop.com/Jedediah Starr Trading Company
Muzzleloading rifles, Pistols, accessories and supplies
URL: https://www.jedediah-starr.com/Index2.htm
Eastern Main Shooting Supplies
"Our goal and mission is to always strive to provide the best gun care accessories available "
URL: https://www.emshootingsupplies.com/#/
Midsouth Shooters Supply
Ammunition, reloading supplies, muzzleloading supplies, gun parts and general shooting sports items.
URL: https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com
Powder Inc.
Specializes in black powder and percussion caps sales.
Gunslinger Auctions
Specializes in live, online, and absentee auctions for antique and modern firearms, estate collections, and shooting accessories.
URL: https://gunslingerauctions.com/
Phillips Wholesale
Specializes in reloading supplies, equipment, black powder components, primers, bullets, and factory ammunition.
URL: https://phillipswholesale.com/
American Shooting Sports
Specializes in new and pre-owned handguns, premium target pistols, sporting shotguns, long guns, and gunsmithing services.