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02/28/2025

Every month, we like to highlight one of our members here at Coeur d’Alene Muzzleloaders—the folks who make this club what it is. For the month of March, we’re featuring Alan Williams!

How It All Started:

“Like a lot of folks my age, my love for muzzleloaders started with the Daniel Boone TV show starring Fess Parker. Watching that show as a kid lit a spark in me, and I’ve been hooked ever since!”

Favorite Gun:

“That’s a tough one! My favorite rifle and pistol combo? Whichever two are shooting well at the same time I’m shooting well! Nothing beats a good day on the range when everything’s clicking.”

Best Advice for New Shooters:

“Forget everything you think you know about shooting! Muzzleloading is a whole different ballgame.”

Funniest Mishap:

“My best range mishap? Well… I shot my hat! I hung it on a steel post as part of a course of fire, and my round ball struck the post and ricocheted, turning my hat into a fine example of frontier lacework. Luckily, an American Mountain Man stitched it back together, and honestly, it looks really nice now!”

Thanks, Alan, for being a part of our club and sharing your story!

Got a favorite memory or story about shooting with Alan? Drop it in the comments! And if you’d like to be featured in our next Member Spotlight, shoot us a message!

02/24/2025

🔥 Can You Make the Shot? 🔥

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand on the firing line with a flintlock or percussion rifle, steady your aim, squeeze the trigger… and watch a cloud of black powder smoke roll out as your shot hits dead center?

That’s the thrill of traditional muzzleloading—and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’re a seasoned black powder shooter or have never fired a muzzleloader in your life, the Coeur d’Alene Muzzleloaders welcome all who are interested in history, marksmanship, and good company.

What We Do:

✅ Monthly black powder rifle & pistol shoots
✅ Friendly competition & skill-building
✅ Rendezvous events with historical flair
✅ A great group of folks who love sharing knowledge and stories

💬 Question for You: What’s your favorite historical firearm, or what would you love to try shooting? Drop a comment below! 👇

📅 Next Shoot: March 23
📍 Location: Athol, ID (Message for address)
🎯 Join us and step into history!

Keep your powder dry, and we’ll see you on the range!

02/10/2025

2024 Cedar Mountain Rendezvous—Looking Back on a Great Time!

The camps may be long packed up, but the memories from the 2024 Cedar Mountain Rendezvous are still fresh in our minds! We’ve gathered some great photos from last year’s event, and now we want to see yours!

If you’ve got a favorite shot—whether it’s a crack shot on the firing line, a well-set camp, or just good folks enjoying the rendezvous—drop it in the comments!

Thanks to everyone who made it such a great event. Here’s to another great year ahead! Share your photos below! 📸

12/23/2024

What a weekend at the Coeur d’Alene Muzzleloaders Club Shoot!

The smoke has cleared (mostly), and I’m still buzzing from an incredible event! I managed to take 1st place in the rifle competition—with my .68-caliber sightless smoothbore, no less—and came away with 2nd place in the aggregate!

The camaraderie was as strong as ever, with plenty of good-natured smack talk and hilarious banter flying around. This is what makes these shoots so memorable—not just the competition, but the laughs, the shared stories, and the tradition of it all.

A big thanks to everyone who came out to shoot and keep the spirit of muzzleloading alive. Now, time to clean the gear and start preparing for the next one!

(P.S. If you’re not already part of a club like this, you’re missing out. Find one, join it, and enjoy the ride!)

06/10/2024

06/02/2024

We are ready for next weekend