More Than Rifles

Welcome to the Virginia Muzzle Loading Rifle Association! Though our name says "rifle", we are much more. VMLRA promotes all muzzle loading firearms shooting sports.

Support the Sport

Our goal in Virginia is to support all aspects of the muzzle loading firearms, seeking to promote a higher standard of sportsmanship, ethical hunting, safety, and good fellowship among those who participate in black powder sports.

The VMLRA is a not for profit organization. No part of the net earnings of the association shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its directors, members, or any individuals (other than upon dissolution), except the association shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered.

History

The VMLRA was created in June of 1977 at the Virginia State Rendezvous at Lexington, VA. Kirk Stanley of the James River Black Powder Club was made Chairman. The original association was composed of membered clubs. In 1990, individuals, not clubs, became the membership of the VMLRA. orte Sport"