The Gemmer Muzzle Loading Gun Club (GMLGC) is an avid group of over 65 members who conduct monthly black powder matches on the club’s 35 acre private range near rural Pacific in Missouri. Club members actively participate in many muzzleloading firearm related events throughout the year. These events include rendezvous, offhand, bench, cross stick, chunk and pistol matches at ranges of 25 yards to 100 yards.
The GMLGC was founded in the 1940’s in the St Louis area and soon afterward became a charter member of the NMLRA in 1950. The GMLGC incorporated with the state of Missouri in 1955. The club is named in honor of John Phillip Gemmer, a legendary early St. Louis, Missouri gunsmith, and one time owner of the Hawken Shop.
We are dedicated to:
- The understanding of, and the ability in, marksmanship with early American muzzleloading guns.
- Match promotion for the purpose of advancing fine accuracy with these arms and the establishment of standard practices for competition.
- The recognition and support for the continuing and growing interest in the added challenge of hunting with a muzzleloading gun.
- Greater safety with all guns, especially with muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Range Rules.
- The collecting, preservation, and recreation of antique guns and related accouterments, and the recognition of the value of living history re-enactments.
- The encouragement of family and youth participation.
