
J. P. Gemmer 188th Birthday
On June 21, 1838 John Phillip Gemmer was born. Learn more about our clubs namesake below.
Gemmer Muzzle Loading Gun Club
"Keep Your Powder Dry"

On June 21, 1838 John Phillip Gemmer was born. Learn more about our clubs namesake below.
6-27-2026 Saturday, 8:00am to Noon – Club Workday #4 and Archery Match Cost: $15 assessed on your 2025 dues if missed. Don’t forget: Always sign in on the sheet provided. ** Jim Feeney will be hosting an Archery Match after the work day. Bring your traditional bow along and have some fun target shooting.

7-5-2026 Sunday, 10am - The Buffalo Match Targets: Open - TG2402 ; Aperture (Peep) - TG2404 Distance: 50 yards Position: Cross Sticks Caliber: No Restrictions Practice Shots: Yes Number of Shots: 10 Maximum Score: 100 Sight Classes: Open and Aperture (Peep) Aperture (Peep) target can be shot with either Aperture (Peep) or open sights If … Continue reading "7-5-2026 – The Buffalo Match"
Public Match (by invitation only)All Gemmer Range Rules Apply and NMLRA Safety RulesVisitors must sign range waiverDistance: 35 YardsBench: Clubs or ShootersFront Rest: Clubs or Shooters (Pad allowed the thickness of a piece of leather)Rifle: Style: Traditional Muzzleloaders Only, Flintlock or Percussion Weight: No Limit Caliber: Any Sights: Any metallic sights, Open and Aperture Shadders: Yes Diopters: Yes False Muzzles: If Used, they need to … Continue reading "7-19-2026 – No-Limit Bench Match"
7-25-2026 Saturday, 8:00am to Noon - Club Workday #5 and Archery Match Cost: $15 assessed on your 2025 dues if missed. Don’t forget: Always sign in on the sheet provided. ** Jim Feeney will be hosting an Archery Match after the work day. Bring your traditional bow along and have some fun target shooting.

8-2-2026 Sunday, 10am - The Mystery Target Match (MOHA Match) Targets: Announced the day of the match. Distance: Announced the day of the match. Position: Off-Hand Rifle Weight: No Restrictions Caliber: No Restrictions Practice Shots: Determined by the Range Officer Number of Shots: 10 or more Maximum Score: 100 or more MOHA Shooters will shoot 2 … Continue reading "8-2-2026 – The Mystery Target Match (MOHA Match)"
30th Annual CLA Show & MeetingAugust 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am - August 8, 2026 @ 2:30 pm MEMBERS ONLY SHOW!! (Non-members may join at the show for a prorated membership fee of $30.00.) *************************************************************************** Thursday, August 6, 2026 (set-up)Set-up 11:00 am until 7:00 pm Friday, August 7, 2026Show opens at 8:00 am until 7:00 … Continue reading "8-6 to 8-8-2026 – 30th Annual CLA Show & Meeting"
8-7 to 8-8-2026 - Prairie State Longrifle Show - Princeton, IL

8-15-2026 Saturday, 10am - Traditional Archery Match – by Jim Feeney The shooting range is closed during this event to all firearms. Saturday, Aug 15, 2026, is one of our clubs Archery Matches. We will be using the range and setting up targets at various distances. The range will be closed to all firearm shooting … Continue reading "8-15-2026 – Traditional Archery Match – by Jim Feeney"
8-29-2026 Saturday, 8:00am to Noon - Club Workday #6 Cost: $15 assessed on your 2025 dues if missed. Don’t forget: Always sign in on the sheet provided.

9-3-2026 - Gemmer Board Meeting Meeting to review the business of the club.

9-6-2026 Sunday, 10am - 100-Yard Bench Match - Double Bull All age-appropriate matches Targets: Open - TG2435 ; Aperture (Peep) - TG2406 Distance: 100 yards Position: Bench Practice Shots: Yes Number of Shots: 10 Maximum Score: 100 Sight Classes: Open and aperture (peep) Aperture (peep) target can be shot with either aperture (peep) or open sights … Continue reading "9-6-2026 – 100-Yard Bench Match – Double Bull"