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OFFICIAL
PROGRAM
JOHN C. GARAND, SPRINGFIELD/VINTAGE MILITARY RIFLE & M16 EIC MATCHES |
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1st
M16 EIC Match
August
5, 2004, Camp Perry, Ohio
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3rd
National Springfield
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7th
National John C. Garand Match
August 7, 2004, Camp Perry, Ohio |
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Sponsored
by: CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMConducted
in cooperation with the National Rifle Association
And the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio© Civilian Marksmanship Program, 2004 |
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2004 CMP GAMES RIFLE MATCHESSix years ago, when the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) inaugurated its first John C. Garand Match, it launched an exciting new concept in target rifle shooting. The Garand Match restricts competitors’ rifles to older “as-issued” military rifles and a simple course of fire that makes target shooting accessible to thousands of shooters, most of whom do not participate in traditional target competitions. The Garand Match allows shooters to reenact military and marksmanship history. Its rules make the match “new-shooter friendly.” Experienced shooters assist and coach new shooters. Garand Matches feature camaraderie and a relaxed, fun-filled yet challenging experience on the range. This new shooting game gives hundreds of shooters their chance to experience the personal rewards of competition shooting and to know the thrills of competing in the historic National Matches. The National Garand Match succeeded beyond all expectations. In six years, it grew from slightly over 300 shooters to over 1400 shooters. Shooting clubs around the country also were given the opportunity to conduct their own CMP-sanctioned “Club Garand Matches.” Last year the CMP sanctioned nearly 300 of these matches for several thousand shooters. America’s shooters and clubs demonstrated that they want competitions with recreation-oriented rifle events. The CMP established two new competitions of this type in 2002 and one additional new event in 2003. New in 2002 were the Springfield Match for “as-issued,” manually operated U. S. service rifles, and the Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match for smallbore plinking-type rifles. In 2003, a new Vintage Military Rifle event was incorporated into the Springfield Match and added to the events that foster this concept of friendly, accessible competitions. This year, a new M16 EIC Match is being offered for the first time during the National Matches. Together, the Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle, Rimfire Sporter and M16 EIC Matches are known as “CMP Games Rifle Matches.” The CMP Games program now includes National-level events that are conducted at Camp Perry, Ohio in conjunction with the National Matches as well as sanctioned matches in each of these events. |
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This program provides full information about the 2004 John C. Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle and M16 EIC Matches, with details on how to enter, prepare for and participate in these exciting shooting sports adventures. |
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NATIONAL JOHN C. GARAND MATCHDEDICATION.
The 2004 National John C. Garand Match is “DEDICATED
TO THOSE WHO SERVED”
in our nation’s Armed Services and carried the M1 Garand in defense of
our country. GENERAL
INFORMATION. Shooters in the Garand Match must use “as-issued” U.S.
M1 Garands or U.S. service rifles that predated the Garand.
Most Garand Match competitors use the M1 Garand, but shooters also
may use the M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, M1941 Johnson, U.S. Krag
rifle or .30 Cal. M1 Carbine. The Garand Match Course of Fire can be completed by both new
and experienced shooters; both will find it uniquely challenging.
The 200-yard course begins with five sighting or practice shots
followed by ten shots for record in the prone position with a 15-minute
time period. This is followed
by a prone rapid-fire series. Shooters begin the rapid-fire stage standing, where they are
commanded to load. After the
targets come up, shooters must get into the prone position and fire ten
shots, with one reload, within a 70-second time limit.
The final ten record shots are fired in the standing position with
a 10-minute time limit. NEW
FOR 2004—ALL FIRING ON VIALE RANGE.
The 2004 John C. Garand will be fired on Viale Range, which will be
dedicated solely to Garand Match firing for that entire day.
In previous years, the Garand Match began in the morning on
Rodriguez Range and continued in the afternoon on both Rodriguez and Viale
Ranges, with firing on Viale lasting until late in the afternoon.
This year, the National Trophy Infantry Team Match is being moved
to Rodriguez Range so all Garand Match firing can take place on the much
larger Viale Range. This will
make it possible for all Garand Match competitors to enjoy the Garand
Match atmosphere and ambiance that in previous years was mostly limited to
Rodriguez Range. Plans call for a maximum of 11 Garand Match relays, six in
the morning and five in the afternoon.
With an additional 40 firing points available on Viale Range, many
more shooters can be accommodated on morning relays and overall range
capacity will remain the same as in past years.
Keeping this match on one range all day will simplify its
administration and, more importantly, make it possible to finish Garand
Match firing at least one hour sooner. HOW
TO ENTER.
Garand Match entry is open to all persons, regardless of
experience. Membership in the
CMP or NRA is not required. The
Garand Match entry fee is $40.00 for adults and $30.00 for juniors (anyone
born in 1984 or later is a junior). You
can enter the Garand, Springfield and M16 EIC Matches on-line through the
CMP web site by opening http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi.
Click on “Upcoming Matches,” select 2004 National Trophy Rifle
Matches and then follow instructions to register and pay your entry fees.
The priority for morning relay requests is based on when your entry
is received so you can gain several days by entering online and not
sending your entry through the mail.
You can also enter these matches by completing and returning a National
Matches Highpower Rifle Entry Form
that is sent out by the NRA with the 2004 National Matches program
mailing. Anyone may request a copy of the 2004 National Matches
program and National Matches
Highpower Entry Form by
contacting: CMP Competitions,
P.O. Box 576, Port Clinton, OH 43452, 419-635-2141, ext. 1132 or 1123; competitions@odcmp.com.
ENTRIES
CLOSE.
6 August 2004. Entries for the Garand Match will be accepted up to range
capacity of 1,485 shooters. Entries
received by 2 August will be confirmed by the CMP. Late entries or walk-ons will be accepted until 11:00 AM on
Saturday, 7 August, only if range space is available.
Since range space is limited, pre-registration is highly
recommended. DATE
& RELAY TIMES.
The Garand Match will be fired on Saturday, 7 August.
Eleven total relays with a maximum of 1,485 competitors will be
scheduled. Six relays of
shooters will fire in the morning (Group One, Relays 1-6).
Five relays of shooters will fire in the afternoon (Group Two,
Relays 7-11). Group
One shooters must report to the range no later than 6:30 AM.
Competitors will receive their relay and firing point assignments
and ammunition on the range. The
CMP staff will begin issuing relay and firing point assignments and
ammunition on the range, starting at 6:00 AM.
Competitors must have their relay and firing point assignments and
ammunition picked up no later than 7:00 AM.
Competitors will then report to their firing points on the line or
in the pits according to instructions provided at that time.
The first relay will begin firing at 7:30 AM.
Group Two (Relays 7-11)
shooters must report to the range not later than 12:00 PM. Afternoon firing will begin at 1:00 PM and will conclude at
approximately at 5:30 PM. SQUADDING.
Shooters may request to be squadded on either morning or afternoon
relays when you complete your entry form (online entry or entry form). Morning
relay requests will be accepted in the order received until capacity for
the six morning relays (810 competitors) is reached; entering online will
assure faster receipt of your request.
All remaining competitors will be squadded on afternoon relays.
Shooters who wish to be squadded on the same or adjacent firing
points with friends or family members must be sure everyone in their group
requests morning or afternoon squadding—they must also report to the
range together to be squadded together.
The CMP will send a confirmation of your entry that tells whether
you are scheduled to fire in the morning or afternoon relays.
This information also will be noted on the competitor labels that
are issued in the competitor packets that must be picked up after check-in
at Camp Perry. Anyone who is
scheduled to fire the match, but who is unable to attend is urged to
contact CMP so that position can be reassigned. INFANTRY
TROPHY TEAM MATCH COMPETITORS.
Shooters who would like to fire in both the Infantry Trophy and
Garand Matches must enter both matches early so that CMP staff can take
this into consideration in squadding the Infantry Trophy Match.
Shooters who fire in both matches must fire on either early or late
Infantry Trophy relays. The
CMP will do its best to accommodate these entries, but it is possible that
not all of these requests can be fulfilled.
The CMP asks for your understanding in this situation; moving the
Garand and Infantry Team Matches to different ranges promises to increase
the quality of both matches, but one possible negative impact is that not
every shooter who wants to fire in both matches will be able to do so.
Full refunds will be provided for any who cannot be accommodated. CAMP
PERRY CHECK-IN.
When you first arrive at Camp Perry, you must first stop at the
National Matches In-Processing Center in Bldg. #3 (next to CMP
Headquarters). The In-Processing Center will be open from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
on 3-5 August. It will be
open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 6 August.
All competitors are required to sign an Eligibility Affidavit and
Liability Release before they can pick up their competitor packets.
After check-in, you will be able to pick up your competitor packet.
COMPETITOR
PACKETS.
Competitor packets with scorecards, labels and relay group
assignments may be picked up by competitors at the National Matches
In-Processing Center (Bldg. #3) starting on Sunday afternoon, 1 August.
Shooters who arrive after 6:00 PM Friday will be sent directly to
Viale Range to check in at the CMP Check-In Table there on the day of the match. CANCELLATIONS.
Cancellation requests must be received by 6 August.
Cancellation requests may be submitted by mail, email or phone
calls. Entry fees will be
refunded if requests are received by 6 August.
CLINICS.
Three special clinics for Springfield and Garand Match shooters
will be offered. Shooters who
have not previously fired in a Garand or Springfield Match or another
highpower rifle competition are required to attend one of the training
clinics prior to competing in the 2004 Springfield or Garand Matches.
Clinics will be at 6:00 PM Thursday, 5 August; 4:00 PM Friday, 6
August and 9:00 AM, Saturday, 7 August.
All clinics will take place in the area immediately behind Petrarca
Range (ask for directions at In-Processing).
The clinics cover Garand and Springfield Match rules, safety
procedures, match procedures including scoring and target pulling and
offer some helpful tips on how to shoot the As-Issued Military Rifle Match
courses of fire. Garand
Match Rules
RULES.
Rules
for the Garand Match are in the 2004
CMP Competition Rules. The
rulebook is posted on the CMP website at http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Rulebook.pdf.
Printed copies may be purchased for $3.00 each from CMP, P. O. Box
576, Port Clinton OH 43452. The rule for “as-issued” U.S. military rifles that can
be used in the Garand
Match is Rule 6.2.4. The As-Issued
Military Rifle Match course of fire and firing procedures are
described in Rule 9.2 and Table
6. RIFLE
INSPECTIONS. All
rifles used in the Garand Match must be “as issued” U.S. military
service rifles that comply with CMP Rule 6.2.4. At
the conclusion of each relay, a minimum of three rifles will be selected
through a random draw for inspection and trigger weighing. Prior to match day, competitors may bring their rifles to the
CMP Armorer Van at the rear of Young Range to have triggers weighed and
rifles inspected for compliance with match rules.
The CMP will have a limited number of standard M1 parts that it can
exchange for non-complying parts (NM parts, glass bedded stocks).
Exchanged parts can be returned after the match.
Anyone with questions about whether a rifle they have is legal
should first check CMP Rule 6.2.4 or contact CMP Competitions. AMMUNITION.
40 rounds of CMP-Label, Federal “.30-06 Garand Match”
ammunition will be issued and must be fired in the 2004 Garand Match.
The ammunition has a 150 FMJBT bullet loaded to a velocity of 2500
fps to simulate M2 ball service ammunition ballistics.
COURSE
OF FIRE.
The John C. Garand Match
Course A will be used. Competitors
will fire 35 total rounds, 5 sighting shots and 30 shots for
record, at 200 yards, on the standard 200-yard SR (short-range) highpower
rifle target.
ALIBIS.
No alibis or refires because of rifle or ammunition malfunctions
are allowed during any stage of this match.
It is important that the rifle you use be clean and in good working
condition to prevent malfunctions. SPOTTING
SCOPES.
Competitors may use spotting scopes for shooting or scoring.
Scopes do not need to be turned away from the target during the
rapid-fire stage. OTHER
EQUIPMENT.
Cloth, canvas or leather shooting jackets may be used.
Standard military-issue web or leather slings or slings of this
same type are permitted. Shooting
gloves or mitts and ground cloths or shooting mats may be used. Many Garand Match competitors wear shooting jackets or
military clothing from the era represented by the rifle they fire. SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
All competitors and range personnel are urged to wear personal
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Garand Match Awards
SOUVENIR
AWARDS.
The Garand Match is an open match where the emphasis is on all
competitors successfully completing the course of fire while having a
unique and enjoyable experience at the National Matches.
All competitors who complete the Garand Match and turn in their
scorecards will receive a 2004 John C. Garand T-shirt.
This year, to avoid delaying the match, all Garand Match T-shirts
and Garand Match Medals will be issued only after the last relay in each
group finishes firing (after relays six and eleven). GARAND MATCH MEDALS.
Special gold, silver and bronze National Garand Match Medals, with
neck ribbons, will be presented on the range after relays six and eleven
finish firing to competitors who shoot qualifying scores in this year’s
Garand Match. 2004 Garand
Match Medal award scores are: ¥
Gold, 278 or higher
(2000
= 275, 2001 = 278, 2002 = 276, 2003 = 273) ¥
Silver, 270-277
(2000
= 267-274, 2001 = 270-277, 2002 = 267-275, 2003 = 266-272) ¥
Bronze, 258-269
(2000
= 259-266, 2001 = 260-269, 2002 = 256-266, 2003 = 255-265) JOHN C. GARAND TROPHY. The Garand Collectors Association John C. Garand Trophy will be
presented to the highest scoring shooter who fires an M1 Garand Rifle.
A CMP Recognition Plaque will be presented to the shooter who fires
the highest score in the Garand Match if that competitor uses a rifle
other than an M1 Garand. PRESENTATION
RIFLE DRAWING. In
keeping with the spirit of the Garand Match, an M1 Garand Presentation Rifle, crafted by
Eric Pierce of National Match Armory, Rendon, Texas (check their
web site at http://www.nationalmatcharmory.com/
), will be awarded to a shooter who represents all of the Garand Match
competitors. The Presentation
Rifle winner will be selected through a special drawing. At the end of each relay, the competitors who are selected
through a random draw to have their rifles inspected will have their names
placed in the drawing for this rifle if their rifles pass this inspection
(compliance with CMP rules, trigger weighing).
The drawing for this rifle will be held at the Festival Closing of
the 2004 National Trophy Rifle Matches. |
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Awards
SOUVENIR
AWARDS.
The Springfield Match is an open match where the emphasis is on all
competitors successfully completing the course of fire while having an
enjoyable experience. All
competitors who complete the Match and turn in their scorecards will
receive a 2004 Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match T-shirt.
This year, to avoid delaying the match, Springfield Match T-shirts
and Achievement Medals will be issued after the last relay in each group
finishes firing (after relays five and nine).
ACHIEVEMENT
MEDALS. Special gold, silver and bronze National Springfield Match
Medals, with neck ribbons, will be presented to competitors who shoot
qualifying scores in this year’s Springfield or Vintage Military Rifle
Matches on the range when they turn in their scorecards, regardless of
whether they fire with a Springfield, other U. S. military rifle or a
foreign military rifle. 2004
Springfield Match Medal award scores are: ¥
Gold, 276 or higher
(2002 = 275 or higher; 2003 = 275 or higher) ¥
Silver, 269-275
(2002 = 266-274; 2003 = 270-274) ¥
Bronze, 258-268
(2002 = 255-265; 2003 262-269) PRESENTATION RIFLE DRAWING. In keeping with the spirit of the CMP Games Matches, an M1903 Springfield Presentation Rifle, crafted by Eric Pierce of National Match Armory, Rendon, Texas (check their web site at http://www.nationalmatcharmory.com/ ), will be awarded to a shooter who represents all Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match competitors. The Presentation Rifle winner will be selected through a special drawing. At the end of each relay, the competitors who are selected through a random draw to have their rifles inspected will have their names placed in the drawing for this rifle if their rifles pass this inspection (compliance with CMP rules, trigger weighing). The drawing for this rifle will be held at the Festival Closing of the 2004 National Trophy Rifle Matches. |
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OTHER CMP NATIONAL MATCHES ACTIVITIES
National
Trophy Rifle Match week at Camp Perry is always the biggest and most
active week during the National Matches.
There are more shooters and activities at Camp Perry during this
week than at any other time. In
addition to the John C. Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military Rifle and
new M16 EIC Matches, there are many other events and activities.
Check this list to find other events or opportunities that may be
of interest to you during your trip to the National Matches. RIFLE
SMALL ARMS FIRING SCHOOL.
This famous school, with classroom instruction taught by the U.S.
Army Marksmanship Unit and on-the-range coaching from a large contingent
of military service rifle shooters, has been the introduction to service
rifle shooting for thousands of shooters.
The 2004 school is at the beginning of the week on 1-2 August.
Open the CMP Competition Tracker web site at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi
to obtain more information. USMC
JUNIOR HIGHPOWER CLINIC.
Every year, the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team conducts a three-day
advanced service rifle clinic for junior service rifle shooters with
previous highpower competition experience.
This annual clinic takes place this year on 31 July – 2 August
and is a ‘must attend’ for juniors who want to advance in highpower
rifle competition. Check the
CMP Competition Tracker web site for more information. PRESIDENT'S
MATCH. This prestigious match began in 1894 and the winner receives
a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States.
It is the second largest event in the National Matches, after the
Garand Match and this year takes place on 3 August.
You can enter through the CMP Competition Tracker web site or
request an official National Matches program from the CMP Competitions
Department. NATIONAL
TROPHY INDIVIDUAL MATCH.
For shooters who are striving to earn their Distinguished Rifleman
Badge, this is their most important competition of the year.
The Rifle NTI takes place on the day after the President’s Match
on 4 August. You also can
enter this match through the CMP Competition Tracker web site. WHISTLER
BOY JUNIOR TEAM MATCH.
The CMP and NRA work together to offer this two-person team
competition for state and club junior teams.
It takes place on 5 August; Whistler Boy Junior Team firing will be
taking place at the same time the M16 EIC match is fired. INFANTRY
TEAM MATCH CLINIC.
The U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team also offers a National Matches
clinic for Infantry Trophy shooters.
Anyone who plans to shoot in the Infantry Team Match for the first
time is strongly encouraged to attend this clinic on the rules and
procedures for this unique team event. The clinic will start at 2:00 PM or as soon as the Whistler
Boy Team Match is over. Anyone
interested in this challenging team match is welcome to attend. NATIONAL
TROPHY INFANTRY TEAM MATCH.
Experienced shooters call this event the “rattle battle” match.
Six-person teams start with 384 rounds of ammunition between them. Eight silhouette targets are exposed for 50-second intervals
at 600, 500, 300 and 200 yards. The
more hits a team can make at the longer ranges the more points they can
score. It’s a superior
marksmanship challenge and offers great spectator appeal as well.
The Infantry Team Match will be fired on Rodriguez Range on the
same day, 7 August, that the Garand Match is being fired on Viale Range. CMP
RULES FORUM. The CMP Board of Directors’ Rules Committee and the
Director of Civilian Marksmanship will hold an open CMP Rules Forum in the
Camp Perry Range Operations Center (upstairs conference room, the center
is immediately behind Young Range) starting at 7:30 PM on 4 August.
Anyone who wants to ask questions about CMP competition rules or
discuss recommendations for changes is welcome to attend. CMP
ARMORER VAN. The CMP maintains an Armorer Van throughout the National
Matches that is staffed by experienced service rifle and pistol gunsmiths.
Hours of operation are generally the same as range firing hours. The
van is located in the same area as the military armorer vans that are
stationed behind Young Range. The
CMP van provides trigger weighing services and emergency repairs.
Gunsmiths in the van can advise you in determining whether a rifle
you plan to fire in the Springfield or Garand Match is legal. COMMERCIAL
ROW. Every major shooting equipment supplier and many
manufacturers operate retail stores or displays during the National
Matches. Many competitors buy
their next year’s supply of shooting equipment and reloading supplies at
Commercial Row establishments while they are at Camp Perry.
When you come to the Matches, be sure to walk down Commercial Row
and check out the establishments that interest you. This may take more than one evening. CMP
CAMP PERRY STORE.
The CMP operates a retail store in Building #2500 (on the southwest
side of the post) that is open year around.
During the National Matches the CMP Store is open seven days a week
during daytime hours. There
is expected to be a good supply of M1 Garands, M1903 Springfields and
Kimber smallbores available for inspection and purchase during the
matches. The CMP also offers
National Matches memorabilia as well as its regular marksmanship training
materials for sale at the store. CMP
AWARD CEREMONY.
The CMP National Trophy Rifle Award Ceremony will take place on
Friday, 6 August, at 6:30 PM in the Post Theater.
This is always an impressive ceremony that begins with the
presentation of new Distinguished Rifleman Badge winners.
All National Trophy winners except the Infantry Trophy and Garand
Match Trophy winners will be honored at this ceremony.
The ceremony is preceded by an informal reception in the Petrarca
Range covered firing point that will begin at 5:00 PM. NATIONAL
TROPHY MATCHES FESTIVAL CLOSING.
The last event of the National Trophy Matches week will be a
festival closing that will take place outdoors (weather permitting) in the
Petrarca Range covered firing point area.
Refreshments and food service will be available.
Garand and Infantry Match awards will be presented at this event.
This festive, informal event is expected to start at 6:00 PM or as
soon as Garand Match firing is complete. You
can enter any CMP schools, clinics or competition events through the CMP
Competition Tracker at http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi.
You can also contact the CMP Competitions Department staff at
419-635-2141, ext. 1123 or 1132. |
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