The Black Powder Muzzle Loaders Group is made up of men, women and juniors who enjoy shooting firearms loaded with either black powder or black powder substitute. These include rifles that fire cap & ball or flint & ball, as well as pistols, trade guns(smooth bore) and shotguns which are replicas of those used in the 1800's. CLASSIFICATION: Current NMLRA Rules govern. These are individual matches. 12-Monthly 40 round Silhouette Matches for Conventional Rifle, as well as alternating Monthly Matches for Pistol and Trade Gun/smooth bore are held (except March).