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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!

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!)