JOHN C. GARAND MATCH INFORMATION
This is info from the last planned match. There is no match plan at this time. If you are interested in helping organize one, contact MRPC president Jim Rice and let him know you would like to be involved with the next one.John Garand was, of course, the inventor of the M1 or Garand rifle that was so instrumental to our success in World War II and Korea. The matches named after him were first fired during the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio in the late 1990's. The concept of a basic match that anyone could enter regardless of experience and utilizing as-issued military rifles with issue ammunition caught on and these competitions have become very popular. This match is being sponsored by Medford Rifle and Pistol Club.
RIFLES: The only arms allowed are U.S. military rifles of .30-06 or .30 Carbine caliber. This permits the M1, Springfields, Enfields, The Johnson Rifle, and the M1 Carbine. Rifles must be in an as-issued condition with no modifications to the stock, sights, or metal parts. Trigger pulls will be checked and for the semiautomatic rifles should be at least 4 ½ pounds and for bolt action rifles at least 3 pounds. M1 or Springfield rifles that were originally issued as "National Match" are probably acceptable providing no after-issue modifications have been made. Rifles should be equipped with a military type leather or web sling but none will be disqualified if they choose not to use the sling. Loaner rifles will be made available for those not having their own or able to borrow from a friend.
AMMUNITION: U.S. military ball ammunition will be issued on the firing line. Do Not bring any other ammunition to the range. The cost of ammunition is included in the entry fee.
STAGE 1: 5 sighting shots and 10 shots for record slow fire, prone position 15 minutes
STAGE 2: 10 shots rapid fire from the sitting or kneeling position in a time limit of 70 seconds. Rifles must be reloaded once during the string. M1 rifles start with 2 rounds and reload with a clip of 8 while the other rifles start with 5 and reload with 5 using stripper clips. This string is started from the sitting or kneeling position.
STAGE 3: 10 shots slow fire standing position. 10 minutes. If the sling is on the rifle it must be in the parade position.
SAFETY: Safety rules will be strictly enforced. It is imperative that you bring no ammunition to the range. Anyone found with live ammunition behind the firing line will be politely asked to leave. Rifles behind the firing line must have open bolts unless they are in a case. An area off to one side of the active firing line will be made available for supervised dry firing where one can get a chance to practice loading, work out a position, or learn to use the sling.
TIME OF FIRING: Firing will begin promptly at 7:30 AM and it is planned to have at least half of the competitors fire before a lunch break. If you are scheduled to fire in the morning group you will need to be on the range by 7:00. A time will be announced for the afternoon group.
A. Experienced: Any person who has received any formal marksmanship training, military or civilian, or who has participated in any program leading to rifle qualification.
B. Novice: Any person who has never received any formal marksmanship training and has never been involved in any competition or qualification program.
W. Woman Novice: Any female otherwise qualifying as a novice.
J. Junior Novice: Any novice who had not reached his or her 20th birthday on 1 Jan 2006.
S. Senior Novice Any novice who is 60 plus of age as of 1 Jan 2006.
G. Grand Senior: Any competitor, regardless of experience who is 70 plus as of 1 Jan 2006.
Winner of categories A and B: A service grade M1 rifle
Winner of W and J categories: A Remington 513T .22 Cal Rifle
Winner of S category: A spotting Scope
Winner of G category: Binoculars
To the top 10% in each category: Merchandise and/or cash awards
All competitors receive a certificate of qualification as Expert, Sharpshooter or Marksman depending on score. Information will be available on how to purchase an M1 rifle from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
The entry fee of $40.00 includes ammunition. Advance entry to include the entry fee is required. The entry fee is refundable if a cancellation of entry is made at least one day prior to the match.
Submit a completed entry form along with a check or money order for $40.00 made out to MRPC. 11 S. Haskell Street, Central Point, OR. 97502
For contact info. Call Jim Rice at 541-664-5393
Print and mail to above address
ENTRY FORM