We love the primal thrill of firing a black powder gun. The ritual begins with measuring coarse powder, seating a lead ball, and capping the nipple—each step connecting you to centuries of history.

Then comes the moment: a flint strikes steel or the hammer falls. A heartbeat of delay, a blinding flash, and the pan ignites. Thick white smoke billows as the muzzle erupts in flame and thunder.

It’s not just shooting—it’s alchemy. Slow, smoky, and deeply satisfying. Black powder reminds us why we fell in love with firearms in the first place.

Join our black powder enthusiasts with your historical firearm and re-live the experience of our ancestors with a monthly shoot to share the enjoyment of black powder guns.

Black powder shoots are on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00am until 10:00am.

For more information contact us at: blackpowder@ridgedale.net