OFFICIAL PROGRAM

4^th  ANNUAL

NATIONAL MATCHES

GARAND MATCH

SATURDAY

AUGUST 4, 2001

CAMP PERRY, OHIO

 Sponsored by:

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

In cooperation with the

National Rifle Association

and

Ohio National Guard

 © Civilian Marksmanship Program

4^th  ANNUAL JOHN C. GARAND MATCH

DEDICATION.  The 2001 National John C. Garand Match is “dedicated to those who served” in our nation’s Armed Services and who carried the Garand rifle in the defense of our country.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to invite you to shoot in the 4th Annual John C. Garand Match that will take place on August 4^th, 2001 during the National Matches at Camp Perry.  The Garand Match is designed to make the enjoyment and historical purposes of competitive shooting available to many more shooters by limiting the rifles used in this competition to “as-issued” American military rifles that are readily available to almost all shooters at affordable prices.

The inaugural John C. Garand Match was held in 1998 with 332 participants.  The 2^nd Garand Match in 1999 had 784 participants and the 3^rd Garand Match had 1017 firing participants.

The Garand Match is fired at a distance of 200 yards.  Its course of fire is one that even new shooters can successfully complete.  Shooters begin with five sighting or practice shots and then shoot ten shots for record in the prone position in a fifteen-minute time period.  This is followed by a rapid-fire series.  Shooters begin the rapid-fire stage while standing and must drop down 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 ten-minute time limit. 

Shooters may use any “as-issued” U. S. service rifle including the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, M1941 Johnson or .30 Cal. M1 Carbine.  Rifles must have standard stocks and be equipped with military-type web or leather slings.  Rebarreling with barrels of “as-issued” dimensions is permitted, but “NM” parts or glass bedding is not permitted.

With such a positive response to the last two matches, it is expected that the 4th Annual John C. Garand match in 2001 may even reach the current range capacity of 1350 shooters.  The National Rifle Association (NRA) will send registration packets for the 2001 National Matches around the first of June to everyone who participated in the 2000 Garand Match.  Anyone who requested Garand Match information from the CMP will also receive a National Matches registration packet from the NRA.  This packet includes a Highpower Championship Entry Card.  To enter the Garand Match, complete that form, indicate on the form that you intend to shoot in the Garand Match and send your entry with entry fees to the NRA Entry Office.  Shooters who have not previously participated should contact CMP Competitions to request a registration packet: Tel. 1-419-635-2141, ext. 1100, or email at celder@odcmp.com.

The CMP encourages everyone interested in trying competition shooting or who ever wanted to shoot in the National Matches or who is captivated by the historical significance of American service rifle marksmanship to shoot the 2001 Garand Match.  Experienced competition shooters are welcome to be part of the fun.  They play a special role in the Garand Match by also assisting and coaching new shooters.  Camaraderie and a fun-filled shooting experience are what the John C. Garand Match is all about.  You are invited to be part of this big day.

With growing interest in the 4th Annual John C. Garand Match, it is important to get your entry in as soon as the National Match Programs arrive.  The Garand Match is an experience you will not soon forget.  It is a chance to shoot with all types and classes of shooters in a match with special historic significance.

GARAND MATCH ENTRIES

COMPETITION OPEN TO: All interested shooters, regardless of experience, age or sex.  Shooters who have not previously shot in a competition are encouraged to practice the Garand Match course of fire on a 200 or 100 yard range before coming to Camp Perry, if at all possible.  During the Camp Perry Garand Match, an experienced shooter will be assigned to each firing point to assist any new shooters.

ENTRY FORM.  Any shooter who does not have an entry form or card may request one from CMP Competitions at tel. 419-635-2141, ext. 1100 or email at celder@odcmp.com.  The NRA will mail entry cards with National Matches program packets.  To enter the Garand Match, complete the Highpower Rifle Entry Card and indicate on it that you want to shoot in the Garand Match.

ENTRY FEES.  Individual entry fees are $35.00 for adults and $30.00 for juniors (born in 1980 or later). Make checks payable to: National Matches.  Send your completed entry card and entry fees to:

National Matches Entry Office
P.O. Box 700
Port Clinton, OH 43452

ENTRIES CLOSE: 31 July 2001.  Entries will be accepted to a range capacity of 1350 shooters.  Late entries or walk-ons will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Friday, 3 August if space is available.  Since range space is limited, pre-registration is strongly recommended.

CAMP PERRY CHECK-IN.  When you first arrive at Camp Perry before the match, stop at the National Matches In-Processing Center.  After check-in there, you will be directed to the Entry Office to pick up your competitor packet and, if you are staying on post, to the Housing Office.

COMPETITOR PACKETS.  Competitor packets, with your firing time and range/firing point assignment, may be picked up at the Camp Perry Entry Office, Building 1001, anytime after 15 July.  If you do not pick your packet up in advance, it must be picked up before you are scheduled to start firing on 4 August, because the packet contains the scorecard that you must use during the match.

CANCELLATIONS.  Any cancellation requests must be received in writing by 4 August.  A $15.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund.

GARAND MATCH RULES

Rules.  The rules that govern the Garand Match are found in the 2001 CMP Competition Rules.  The complete rulebook is available on the CMP website by CLICKING HERE.  Printed copies may also be purchased for $3.00 from CMP Competitions, P. O. Box 576, Port Clinton OH 43452.  The rule for “as-issued” rifles that can be used in the Garand Match is Rule 6.2.4.  The Garand Match course of fire is described in Rule 6 and Table 7.  Rules for firing procedures are found in both the CMP Competition Rules and NRA High Power Rifle Rules.

RIFLES ALLOWED.  All rifles used in the Garand Match must be “as issued” U. S. military service rifles.  Competitors’ rifles will be inspected and triggers will be weighed prior to the match to ensure that they comply with the “as-issued” rule.  Rifles may also be inspected during or after the match.  Here is the complete Rule 6.2.4.

As-Issued U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903 Springfield; Caliber .30, M1917 Enfield; Caliber .30, M1 Garand; Caliber .30, M1941 Johnson; and U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M1.

(a)     These firearms shall be as-issued by the U.S. Armed Forces or a commercially manufactured rifle of the same type and caliber, having not less than a 4.5 pound trigger pull, with standard stock and leather or web sling.  Rifles in the “as-issued” class must conform to the weight and dimensions of the standard issue service rifle, and only U.S. Government issue parts or non-U. S. Government or commercial parts of the exact same weight and dimensions may be used.  Rifles may be accurized only by the careful assembly of standard parts.  “NM” parts may not be used in the rifle.

(b)     Rebarreling with a barrel of “as-issued” dimensions is permitted.  No other modification or alteration of the “as-issued” rifle such as glass bedding, the use of synthetic or laminated stocks is permitted

(c)     No rifles chambered for the 7.62mm NATO (.308) cartridge may be used.

Targets.   The standard 200 yard SR (short-range) highpower rifle target will be used.

COURSE OF FIRE.  35 rounds total, 5 sighting shots and 30 rounds for record, fired at the 200-yard line.

• Stage 1, 5 Sighting shots and 10 shots for record, prone position, slow fire, time limit 12 minutes.

• Stage 2, 10 shots for record, standing to prone, rapid fire, time limit 70 seconds.

• Stage 3, 10 shots for record, standing position, slow fire, time limit 10 minutes.

AMMUNITION.  Match sponsors may issue or permit competitors to use their own ammunition.  If the match sponsor issues ammunition, all competitors must use the issued ammunition.

SPOTTING SCOPES. Spotting scopes may be used by competitors 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-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.  Some Garand Match competitors even wear shooting jackets or military clothing from the era represented by the rifle they shoot.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT.  All competitors and range personnel are urged to bring hearing and eye protection with them and to wear them whenever shooting takes place.

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 in good working condition.

FIRING PROCEDURES

COMPETITOR GROUPS.  Shooters in the 2001 Garand Match will be assigned to one of three groups of competitors.  Each group has five relays of shooters (a relay consists of the shooters who fire on one range at the same time).  Group One (relays 1-5) will fire on Rodriquez Range on Saturday morning.  Group Two (relays 6-10) will fire on Rodriguez Range, starting at 12:00 noon.  Group Three (relays 11-15) will fire on Viale Range, starting at approximately 12:00 noon.  All shooters also are required to perform scoring and target pulling duties.

SQUADDING.  All competitors in the Garand Match will receive scorecards in their competitor packets that must be picked up at the Entry Office.  The squadding (range, relay and firing point assignments) for that competitor will be shown on the face of the scorecard.  Scorecards will have two labels, one with the competitor’s squadding, the second with the competitor’s name and address.  Any typographical errors must be reported to the Entry Office.  Requests to squad competitors in the same group, range and area of the firing line (parents/juniors, shooting buddies, shooters sharing rifles) will be accommodated to the extent possible.  Shooters requesting special squadding must attach written requests to their entry cards.

SCHEDULE.  Competitors squadded in Group One on Rodriguez Range must report to the range no later than 7:00 AM on Saturday, 4 August.  The pits will be sealed at 7:15 AM so competitors who are on relays that are to start in the pits (relays 4 and 5) must be in the pits at that time.  Colors will be presented at 7:25 AM and the first relay will begin firing at 7:30 AM.  Competitors squadded in Group Two on Rodriquez Range are to report no later than 11:30 AM.  Pits will be sealed at 11:45 AM and the 6^th relay will begin shooting at 12:00 noon.  Group Three will fire on Viale Range following the completion of the NTIT Match, starting at approximately 12:00 noon.

EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS.  Competitors squadded on Relays 1, 6 and 11 will fire first in each group.  Competitors squadded on these relays will then remain on the firing line to assist as line officers, score for the other four relays and coach new shooters.  Competitors with High Master, Master, Expert and Sharpshooter Classifications will be squadded on these relays.  Relays 1, 6 and 11 will not perform pit duty.  All others squadded on Relays 2-5, 7-10 and 12-15 will be required to perform pit duty.

AWARDS

SOUVENIR AWARDS.  The Garand Match is an open match where the main emphasis is on having all competitors successfully complete the course of fire while having an especially enjoyable experience.  There is no classification system in the Garand Match.  All competitors who complete the Garand Match course of fire will receive a souvenir T-shirt imprinted with the 2001 Garand Match logo when they turn in their scorecards at the end of the match.

Garand Match Medals.  Special National Garand Match Medals with neck ribbons will be awarded to competitors who shoot scores that were determined on the basis of scores fired in the 2001 Garand Match.  Further information will be available soon.

Medals will be presented on the range when scorecards are turned in.  Any shooter who shoots a medal score will be presented a medal according to his/her final score.

SPECIAL AWARDS.  A presentation M1 Garand Rifle will be awarded to the overall winner of the 2001 Garand Match.  This special award will be presented during the CMP National Trophy Matches Awards Ceremony that will take place in Hough Theater on the evening of 4 August, starting at 6:30 PM. 

To obtain additional information about the 2001 John C. Garand Match, contact:
CMP Competitions, tel. 419-635-2141, ext. 1100 or email at competitions@odcmp.com.

THE CMP LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AND YOUR SHOOTING FRIENDS TO THE 2001 NATIONAL JOHN C. GARAND MATCH