In this episode, I talk with my wife Paisley about our first family living history experience, what we learned and what we plan on doing to improve our impression and equipment for next time. Paisley and I have day-tripped to events since we were dating but things never lined up with work to become participants at an event, that all changed this year where we are planning on being out almost 10 weekends in 2024.

We aren't professionals by any means and we are still learning, but we wanted to share some of the planning we did to do our best to make sure we, and our toddler had a great time in the 18th century.

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Brian LaMaster is a master gunsmith, craftsman, and artist. He handcrafts early rifles and fowlers, offers fine restorations, and is an expert in Kentucky rifle styles. An appraiser, consultant, advisor, restorer, creator, and historian, Brian’s knowledge, experience, and work is highly valued.

A true enthusiast, Brian’s interest in all guns is lifelong—and he believes every gun, in any condition, reveals something to be learned. In addition to 18th and 19th century rifles and fowlers, he collects bags, horns, tomahawks, swords, furniture, tools, and Native American trade guns. He learned under the tutelage of Keith Casteel in Woodstock, Virginia in 1985, becoming a full-time master gunsmith in 1992.

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Brian's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@LaMasterArms

Brian's Seminar from the 2023 Gunmakers Fair at Kempton - https://youtu.be/bq-DvvpTvDk?si=HkfTlyujHOVvtob6

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Today we're talking with artisan Kris Daman about his history in muzzleloading, how he got started and how that journey lead him to rediscovering some almost long lost artforms. Kris recreates the artwork many today don't have the stomach for, from skinning and tanning to weaving and more.

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Links may include affiliate links that support the website

Fingerweaving article written by Tim Connin featured in "The Book of Buckskinning VI": https://amzn.to/3Jj3mdy

Chippewa Customs (Publications of the Minnesota Historical Society) Paperback – October 15, 1979https://amzn.to/4aBM4o7

“Without them there would be no smoking, Isaac Walters” - https://frenchinwisconsin.couleetech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/03/Without-them-there-would-be-no-smoking-shared.pdf

Deerskin and Duffles - https://amzn.to/3w5Hxep

Give us good measure- https://amzn.to/3U35RWj

The Fur Trade in Canada: An Introduction to Canadian Economic History (The Canada 150 Collection) by Harold A. Innis - ttps://amzn.to/3UlsxCp

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Tentatively named "Hang Fire", this archive of a livestream talk with Jason Gatliff is a casual episode where we answer questions about muzzleloading, history and "what ifs" live from the audience.

Hang Fire is delayed ignition in a muzzleloader, I thought the word worked well for something like this that isn't "live", but still holds some fun conversation and learning opportunity. Like the format? Let us know via email @ [email protected] and follow us on instagram to be a part of the next one.

https://www.instagram.com/ilovemuzzleloading

I recognize the audio quality isn't the best, I'll be setting up better equipment for the next one.

This is in no way replacing our regular interviews, these are made in addition to the scheduled interviews.

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Idaho looks to be the target of pressures to open up it’s muzzleloading season.

This news story comes from a tip from the Idaho Wildlife Federation. For full transparency, they are against this bill.

Idaho Wildlife Federation Alert- https://idahowildlife.org/news/action-alert-ho469

Last fall, Idaho Fish and Game proposed a change to allow lead and non-lead projectiles in their muzzleloader season. While in committee to discuss the change, legislators reportedly felt the changes didn't do enough and have introduced HB 469 as an alternative change

HB 469 seeks to legislativly direct the IDFG to not adopt or enforcing any rule that makes it unlawful to use 209 primers, pelletized powder, or sabots in a muzzleloader-only season.

Initial perception - very round-about and forceful way to open up Idaho’s current muzzleloaders season via state legislature, not the IDFG.

The 2023 Edition of IDGF Big Game Seasons and Rules only uses the word “traditional” twice, not in reference to muzzleloaders. Idaho Fish and Game’s documentation never mentions the idea of historic preservation or traditional muzzleloading appreciation anywhere. This is important because that point is the key fulcrum of this argument here and across the United States.

(It could be argued that this conversation over words and meanings is happening across American Culture right now, but we’re going to stick to muzzle loading. Keep an eye out though in your day-to day life)

Based on Idaho’s rules, Idaho appears to have a more “traditionally” focused muzzleloader season but,

To be blunt, nothing in Idaho’s Fish and Game says anythign about keeping muzzleloading traditional, it’s a big ol’ legal hole in the “traditional” argument that can be driven through with a truck.

IDWF blog post on HB469 with an action alert,

BREAKING: Idaho Legislators Setting Seasons, Again — Idaho Wildlife Federation

ISWF Legislative Bill Tracker where people can see the bills relating to fish and wildlife, a little about them, our stance on each bill, and a signup for our weekly updates and action alerts for the 2024 session,

Idaho Bill Tracker — Idaho Wildlife Federation

This is the Idaho House Resources and Conservation Committee homepage. Agendas for meetings are listed here and there are links for people to sign up to testify in person or remotely during meetings, 

HRES – Idaho State Legislature

If people want to provide input on HB469 they can call the House Resources and Conservation Committee at (208)332-1136, or send an email to [email protected]

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Today we're talking with Benjamin Quearry about his history in muzzleloading, and what he loves about the American Southern Mountain Rifle.

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Topics & Timestamps

00:01:00 How Ben got started

00:53:00 Ben's drawing Plans - https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=84157

01:32:00 Gunsmith of Williamsburg

01:35:00 Southern Rifles and their changes

01:43:00 What brings you back to the southern rifle?

01:48 Tips for the aspiring Craftsman

Ben's Recommendations

Books -

• Fox Fire 5
• Complete Modern Blacksmith
• Recreating the American Longrifle
• Gunsmith of Grenville County
• $50 Knife Shop
• Knife in Homespun America by Madison Grant

Links

• American Longrifles Forum
• Ben's instagram
• Ben's email - [email protected]
• Gunmaker's Hall Video Tour
• Mcinturf Rifle Video Tour

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Today we're taking a look at the current state of percussion caps in the United States and how past years can inform what will happen with percussion cap availability in 2024.

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Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work - http://www.hornguild.org

Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship - https://www.longrifle.com

Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders -http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org

Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading - https://www.nmlra.org

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In this video I address one of the questions I get asked the most, "How can I get into Muzzleloading"? I share my thoughts on what your first or next muzzleloader should be in 2024 and why. I also share my recomendation on what kind of muzzleloader you should start with

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Today we're talking with my friend Barry about his history in muzzleloading, how that transitioned into a focus on collecting historic arms, and how THAT leads into recreating historical cartridges for those arms. I also ask Barry his thoughts on the new Napoleon film and we talk a bit more about how popular culture influences muzzleloading and the muzzleloading community.

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How you got started in muzzleloading

How did you get into collecting

Did/do you have other interests that align with antique arms and history

What kinds of arms do you collect

What kind of a collector are you? - Leads into shoots, load dev, etc

What makes you want to collect something

Red flags in collecting

Napoleon review

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Today we're talking with Bob Vogt, muzzleloading enthusiast, secretary of the Gemmer Muzzleloading Club, and one of the principal members involved in organizing the Hawken Classic. We're speaking to Bob about his history in muzzleloading and how he came to be such a great promoter of his local club. Bob speaks about what he does to promote the club, its events and its history.

In the second half we're talking to Bob about a recent challenge he and his team have faced after losing their event location for the 2024 Hawken Classic. Bob gives us an outline of what happened and how he hopes you can navigate cultural changes to protect your events, clubs and communities.

Bob and the Hawken Classic aren't the only events facing these issues, across the country events are closing their gates or changing radically in an attempt to navigate troubled waters. Culture continues to change and if we want muzzleloading to be around for future generations we need to be prepared, as Bob puts it, to have more conversations about what we love and why we are so passionate about it.

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We are pleased to share that the 2024 Hawken Classic has found its location. See details below.

Open to the Public: May 17-19, 2024

Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon – 5pm

Location: The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum. 1050 S Riverside Dr, St Charles, MO 63301

The Gemmer Muzzleloading Club

The Hawken Classic Web Page

The Hawken Classic Facebook Group

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