Black Powder Only

The Central Florida Muzzleloaders are a group of black powder enthusiasts that meet at the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club to share the enjoyment of muzzleloading shooting. These interests include not only muzzleloading rifle firing, but also pistol, revolver, smoothbore, and rifled musket. Competition in these categories is a part of the fun but just having an opportunity to safely shoot your muzzleloaders in the company of others who share a common interest is the primary concern.

Another interest shared is the living history aspects of the muzzleloading era, which include rendezvous' (events where the 1840's are depicted in dress and camp life.)

We meet at the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club starting in February of each year. Normally we shoot on the third Sunday of each month between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm. At times, holidays and range use conflict and it is necessary for the Central Florida Muzzleloaders to change dates. Please call Buffalo Bill's Shooting Store for the updated schedule.

Consider this as an invitation to bring your muzzleloader and share a day of fun at the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club. Many of our shooters came to their first event solely to sight in their new muzzleloader in a safe environment, only to find the experience so enjoyable that they returned again and again. The Central Florida Muzzleloaders charge no dues and membership is established by merely attending events.

The Jefferson Longrifles is a Muzzle Loading Rifle Club, made up of individuals who subscribe to the principles of the National Rendezvous and Living History Foundation and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.

The Longrifles are chartered as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Florida, and is affiliated with the NRLHF and NMLRA. Club members hold regularly scheduled meetings once a month, along with muzzle loading rifle and primitive archery matches. Club members also conduct special education programs for civic and youth groups, hold outdoor field activities and participate in historical events throughout the year. These include re-enactments, rendezvous, hunting trips and social get-togethers.

The Palmetto Muzzle Loaders hold their meetings at Trailglades Range the second Sunday of each month. These meetings include a shooting competition beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a business meeting immediately following the competition. This usually begins around 11:30 am. These are termed regular shoots. The targets for regular shoots are paper targets shot at 25-, 50-, or 100-yards.