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JOHN C. GARAND & FOREIGN MILITARY RIFLE (FUN) MATCH PROGRAM & REGISTRATION FORM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY JUNE 1 & SEP 28, 2003 @ 8:00 AM

Sponsored by the

New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc.

Approved by the

Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

NOTE: Participation in this match meets criteria for buying a "Danish" M1 from the CMP for $400.

Hosted by the

Peconic River Sportsman's Club

For the benefit of the

New York State Junior High Power Rifle Team

RIFLES & EQUIPMENT FOR LOAN

A limited number of M1 Rifles and M1 Carbines as well as shooting coats, gloves, and mats will be available for loan at no charge. Juniors and ladies have priority for M1 carbines.

ENTRIES & REGISTRATION

ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to any U.S. Citizen over 16 years old. All competitors must be familiar with their firearm, range safety rules and match procedures. THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR FIRST TIME EVER SHOOTERS.
ENTRIES LIMITED: Entries are limited to the first 105 PAID ENTRIES.
GARAND MATCH ENTRY FEES: Prepaid entries; Adults $35, U.S. Armed Forces $30, Juniors $15, includes 55 rounds of ammunition and a souvenir hat or T-shirt. Post entries add $5.00.
FOREIGN MILITARY RIFLE MATCH: Prepaid entries $20. Post entries $25. Shooters must provide their own ammunition, stripper clips or magazines.
CANCELLATIONS: A full refund will be given if notice is received prior to the match or in the event the match is canceled.
REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is encouraged. Entries close June 1 and September 28. Registration will be confirmed if self addressed stamped envelope or e-mail address is provided. Competitors may register the morning of the match after the pre-registered competitors are squadded and pay an additional $5.00 post entry fee in cash. Make checks payable to PRSC.
Mail registration forms and check to Joseph Considine, 17 Junard Blvd, Port Jefferson Station, NY11776-2013. E-mail joeconsidine@juno.com. Phone & fax (631) 473-5379.

U.S. SERVICE RIFLES ALLOWED FOR THE GARAND MATCH

U.S. Rifle, cal .30 M1(all versions but not glass sighted)
U.S. Rifle, cal .30 M1903 Springfield (all versions but not glass sighted)
U.S. Rifle, cal .30 M1917 Enfield.
U.S. Rifle, cal .30 M1941 Johnson.
u.s. Carbine, cal. .30 M1.

FOREIGN MILITARY RIFLES

Any safe and legal center fire bolt action or semiautomatic rifle that is or was issued by foreign governments including domestic and foreign copies. Rifles must be equipped to accept 5 round stripper clips or be equipped with 2 detachable magazines.

MODIFICATIONS

Modifications that cannot be documented as "as issued" will be disallowed for awards.
No match models will be allowed.
No heavy barrels
No glass bedded stocks
All triggers must weigh at least 41/2 pounds.

MATCH CONDITIONS

No Alibis (refires) allowed for rifle or ammunition malfunctions.
No spotting scopes allowed during Rapid Fire.
All shooters will act as target operators.
Current NRA, CMP and PRSC rules will apply.
Only cal .30 M2 Ball and M1 Carbine ammunition that is issued on the range will be allowed in the Garand Match.
Hearing and eye protection are mandatory for all personnel on the range during firing.
There will be experienced competitors on each firing point on the firing line to instruct, score and assist shooters.

COURSE OF FIRE, GARAND MATCH CMP COURSE B

STAGE 1: Prone Slow Fire, 5 sighting shots and 20 shots for record in a time limit of 25 minutes.
STAGE 2: Standing to Prone Rapid Fire, 10 shots in 70 seconds.
STAGE 3: Standing to Sitting or Kneeling Rapid Fire, 10 shots in 60 seconds.
STAGE 4: Standing Slow Fire, 10 shots in 10 minutes.
All firing will be at 200 yards on the NRA SR (short range) target.

AWARDS AND CATEGORIES

OPEN: Any shooter holding an NRA High Power Classification of Sharpshooter or higher.
MARKSMAN: Any shooter holding an NRA High Power Classification of Marksman.
TYRO: Any shooter that does not hold an NRA Rifle Classification.
SENIOR: Any Tyro over 60 years old.
SENIOR VETERAN: Any Tyro WWII or Korean War veteran.
VETERAN: Any other Tyro U.S. Armed Forces veteran.
JUNIOR: Any Tyro under 20 years old.
SERVICE: Any Tyro U.S. Armed Force member IN UNIFORM.
LADY: Any female competitor.
RIFLE TYPE: High scoring Semi Auto, Bolt Action and Carbine.
FOREIGN MILITARY RIFLE: High scoring foreign military rifle.
SPECIAL AWARD: For the most authentic WWI, WWII or Korean War USA or USMC uniform.
All awards will be trophies. One award per competitor.
All competitors desiring to will receive a certificate of participation from the CMP.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

BREAKFAST: A light breakfast will be available on the range.
LUNCH: Will be available on the range.
BEVERAGES: Hot and cold beverages including coffee, tea, coco, soda and drinking water will be available.

DIRECTIONS TO RANGE

LIE to exit 69, turn North (left) at exit on Wading River Road about 4 miles to Grumman Blvd (chain link fence on North East corner and sign to farm stand), turn East (right) on Grumman Blvd about 2.7 miles to club entrance (sign on right) before RR tracks. Enter gate and turn right on dirt road to rifle ranges. DRIVE SLOW! Bumpy, winding, one lane road with blind curves.

REGISTRATION FORM

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