Yes sir, one shot, that's it!!! No backups. Yeah, it's a "cheater" black powder, In-line, shotgun primer, powder pellets, and conical slug. I've been looking for an "old school" flintlock, but my "career", or lack there of, won't allow for the expence. BOOOOOO!!! Plus, I do like knowing that when I squeeze the trigger, there WILL be a cloud and a slug down range.