Running Boar Raffle

>> *2^nd Alaska Sweepstakes for a Running Boar Range Continues*… by >> Keith Bayha>>>> You may recall that two years ago we launched a campaign to raise>> $10,000 to build a running boar range at Friendship [See the September>> issue of /MuzzleBlast/]. The prize was $3000 for a facilitated trip to>> Alaska, or any other purpose the winner decided upon. *Tickets are $20>> each or 6 for $100*. _The winning ticket will be drawn at the next>> national shoot to follow attaining our goal._ Inquiries about the status of>> this project have prompted this update. To date this program has raised
over $5000 for the project.>>>>>> This past spring we arranged to sweeten our prize and increase interest>> in the 2^nd Alaska Sweepstakes. Through the generosity of Clint>> Hlebechuk, his Hallo Bay Bear Camp has donated a bear viewing experience>> for one person at Katmai National Park, as follows:>>>> · The following would be the Donated/Sponsored Tour for 1 person>> (additional persons double occupancy fares can be purchased for $2850.>> And 20% of any additional booking for the winner’s party would go to the>> NMLRA running boar range project.)>>>> *_7 Days/6 Nights of Alaska Adventure for 1 Person--a $3500.00 value_*>> *Round Trip Air Transportation from Anchorage to Homer on Grant Air.(no>> restrictions) Value $250.00>> http://www.flygrant.com>> *2 Day Car Rental with Adventure Alaska Car Rental in Homer. Value $200>> http://www.adventurealaskacars.com>> *2 Nights lodging in Hoedels B&B or Alaska Bed & Bears in Homer Value >> $300.>> http://www.homerbedandbreakfast.com>> *1 Day Fishing Charter for Halibut or salmon with Memory Maker Charters>> out of Homer. Value $250>> http://www.memorymakerfishing.com>> *Round Trip Bush Plane Transport from Homer to Hallo Bay Bear Camp in>> Katmai Value $550.>> http://www.smokeybayair.com>> *3 Days/3 Nights at Hallo Bay Bear Camp in Katmai, lodging, all meals>> and guides. Value $1800.>> http://www.hallobay.com>> *1 Night Lodging at Ocean Shores Inn, Homer or Alaska Bed and Bears.>> Value $150>> http://www.oceanshoresalaska.com>>>> · There are no black out dates, booking is based on space available.>>>> · The usual gratuities, meals while in town, fishing license, fish>> shipping, etc are not included, but all taxes are included.>>>> · The donated tour must be utilized by September 15th, 2010, but other>> arrangements may be possible. The winner will be able to negotiate>> changes as desired for his/her party.>>>> · For more information on this exciting addition to the sweepstakes>> prize check out their web site www.hallobay.com >> <http://www.hallobay.com> .>>

Pennsylvania Longrifle to become new State Symbol

The Pennsylvania Longrifle was introduced into the Pennsylvania Senate two weeks ago by PA Pat Browne of Allentown, as a resolution declaring it a new Pennsylvania Symbol. Why is this significant? Because the PA Flintlock Longrifle was more than a tool, it was defined as one of the finest examples of folk art to have ever come out of the 13 Colonies. The flintlock long rifle fed, clothed and protected the families of Pennsylvanians, and later continued to serve as a significant contribution to the War of Independence and westward expansion of the United States. To that end, the Jacobsburg Historical Society's members are volunteering at the Kutztown Folk Festival (June 27 to July 5; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to share the legacy and history of the Pennsylvania Long Rifle Museum at Boulton. NMLRA Longhunter Chairman, Dave Ehrig, is the current President of the JHS PA Longrifle Museum. For more information, contact the Jacobsburg Historical Society at www.jacobsburg.org; 610-759-9029.

NMLRA Scholarship Program

The deadline is quickly approaching to qualify for an NMLRA Scholarship in the 2009 cycle so you need to get your applications sent in! This year the NMLRA will be making some changes to its Scholarship Program, we will be giving out two, $1000 Scholarships in the fall only. This program is for members and their immediate family. You can download the form from the NMLRA web site at NMRA.org or request one from the NMLRA office. Go to NMLRA Programs on the website and click on Scholarship Applications. Be sure to follow directions carefully, include all materials indicated, and make sure the application is complete. You must be a graduating senior, enrolled in some form of higher education, or already going to college to qualify. You must also have an ACT or SAT score included, even if you are in college. If you have any questions about or would like to make a donation to the NMLRA Scholarship Program please contact Susie Szynalski via email at sszynalski@yahoo.com or call her at 574-772-4707. Enjoy the summer shooting season!

National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Who are we?

The pie chart is a result from a National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association questionnaire that was sent out as a part of a fourth reminder for renewals to the Association. The results were taken from May 2008 to May 2009. These results show that the NMLRA has something in it for everybody. NMLRA members are diversified and have many interests but all are based around that one common object, the Muzzle Loading Firearm. While NMLRA represents many different groups of Muzzle Loaders the key is that the NMLRA has been here for them over the past 75 years. The fight against ever increasing restrictions on black powder is always on going and the NMLRA has been a leader in this area and will continue to do so but now a new front is opening up against the Muzzle Loading enthusiast. Lead is being banned for hunting in many states and across Europe, it truly is time to "join or die" . If you use lead round balls or bullets for any of the activities listed in the pie chart or you just want to make sure others can it is time to join the NMLRA. Go to NMLRA.org and join us in the fight to keep our shooting sport alive for generations to come.

NMLRA Youth Shoot

I would like to personally invite you to attend the NMLRA 2009 National Youth Shoot being held in Friendship, Indiana from July 18-19.

We are a few short weeks away from the event and here are some of the highlights:

* A custom built rifle, hunting bag and powderhorn will be given in a drawing to one of the luck registered shooters (see picture in attached article of rifle donated by Ray Franks of Sitting Fox Custom Muzzleloaders).

* Ages 1 to 21 welcome - we have something for everyone
* Every shooter gets a prize with the top shooter winning a rifle
* Free camping
* Food venders will be available
* Muzzleloading, Woodswalk (22 Cal), Pistol (22 Cal), Shotgun (20 gauge), Archery, Paintball, Tomahawk, Candle Dipping, Air Rifle

Invite your kids, grandkids and neighbors. It is a great weekend! <>

For more details, go to www.nmlra.org
Questions, email nmlrayouth@seidata.com or call Scott Mings at 317-364-0120.

NMLRA host NRA Blackpowder Championships

For the first time ever the NMLRA hosted the NRA Blackpowder Championships during its Spring National matches! The NMLRA hosted these matches as part of its matches to give the opportunity to more shooters to compete in both matches and it was a great success. With over a quarter of mile of covered firing line plus trap,skeet and sporting clays fields there plenty of shooting for everyone! Look forward to this event again next spring and check out the NMLRA website at NMLRA.org for more matches and events held at the Walter Cline Range.

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