CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST
Our club is conducting a CMP M1 Garand Rifle Clinic on September 9, 2017. THE McCOMB RANGE IS LOCATED 6 MILES EAST OF McCOMB, MS ON US HIGHWAY 98. IF COMING FROM THE WEST, LOOK FOR THE HOMESTEAD ROAD SIGN. THE RANGE ROAD IS ON T5HE LEFT, 2 MILES EAST OF THE SIGN ON US 98E. IF DRIVING FROM THE EAST, PASS THE BOGUE CHITTO WATER PARK AND WHEN YOU PASS THE CONVENIENCE STORE ON THE RIGHT, THE RANGE IS ON THE RIGHT, 2.2 MILES WEST OF THE STORE. THE NAME OF THE ROAD IS EDNA DRIVE. DRIVE TO THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY.
Our Clinic will consist of instructions on the following topics:
1. Use of M1 rifle and how to operate it.
2. Use of M1 sights.
3. Use of sling and proper shooting positions.
4. History of the M1 Rifle.
5. Field stripping M1 rifle and maintenance.
6. Proper ammunition and reloading.
7. Safety procedures on the range.
8. FIRING 35 ROUNDS OF .30 M2 BALL IN THE M1 RIFLE
9. 1 YEAR TRIAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHWEST GUN CLUB
10. Sources for continued matches and programs with the M1 Rifle.
The class will start at 9:00 AM, Sign in starts at 8:30 AM. Clinic participants will need to bring a lunch and whatever drinks they desire. All participants, while shooting and not shooting, will be required to wear eye and hearing protection when on the range. Bring a ground cloth, (i.e.: Tarp, blanket, quilt or shooting mat). Use of the M1 rifles and ammunition will be included in the Clinic Fee of $45.00.
US Citizens in good standing (over 18 years old), that attend this clinic, are qualified to buy M1 rifles from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
All participants should apply by US Mail, we will phone you to confirm your application. People showing up at the range may participate, if there is range space available. The clinic may be canceled if not enough people register.
Since time is short to mail your application, Call Doug Bowser at 601-341-8797 to indicate your interest. Email me (don't PM) at dwilson75@yahoo.com and I will forward the clinic flyer.
Our club is conducting a CMP M1 Garand Rifle Clinic on September 9, 2017. THE McCOMB RANGE IS LOCATED 6 MILES EAST OF McCOMB, MS ON US HIGHWAY 98. IF COMING FROM THE WEST, LOOK FOR THE HOMESTEAD ROAD SIGN. THE RANGE ROAD IS ON T5HE LEFT, 2 MILES EAST OF THE SIGN ON US 98E. IF DRIVING FROM THE EAST, PASS THE BOGUE CHITTO WATER PARK AND WHEN YOU PASS THE CONVENIENCE STORE ON THE RIGHT, THE RANGE IS ON THE RIGHT, 2.2 MILES WEST OF THE STORE. THE NAME OF THE ROAD IS EDNA DRIVE. DRIVE TO THE BACK OF THE PROPERTY.
Our Clinic will consist of instructions on the following topics:
1. Use of M1 rifle and how to operate it.
2. Use of M1 sights.
3. Use of sling and proper shooting positions.
4. History of the M1 Rifle.
5. Field stripping M1 rifle and maintenance.
6. Proper ammunition and reloading.
7. Safety procedures on the range.
8. FIRING 35 ROUNDS OF .30 M2 BALL IN THE M1 RIFLE
9. 1 YEAR TRIAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHWEST GUN CLUB
10. Sources for continued matches and programs with the M1 Rifle.
The class will start at 9:00 AM, Sign in starts at 8:30 AM. Clinic participants will need to bring a lunch and whatever drinks they desire. All participants, while shooting and not shooting, will be required to wear eye and hearing protection when on the range. Bring a ground cloth, (i.e.: Tarp, blanket, quilt or shooting mat). Use of the M1 rifles and ammunition will be included in the Clinic Fee of $45.00.
US Citizens in good standing (over 18 years old), that attend this clinic, are qualified to buy M1 rifles from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
All participants should apply by US Mail, we will phone you to confirm your application. People showing up at the range may participate, if there is range space available. The clinic may be canceled if not enough people register.
Since time is short to mail your application, Call Doug Bowser at 601-341-8797 to indicate your interest. Email me (don't PM) at dwilson75@yahoo.com and I will forward the clinic flyer.
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