M1 Garand Clinic near McComb MS Dec 9 2017

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  • Trailboss

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    Our Southwest Gun Club is conducting a CMP M1 Garand Rifle Clinic on December 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 THE 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 ROAD IS ON THE RIGHT, 2.2 MILES WEST OF THE STORE. THE NAME OF THE ROAD IS EDNA DRIVE AND CAN BE FOUND BY GPS. DRIVE TO THE END OF THE GRAVEL ROAD.

    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 (as well as other US Military firearms when available) 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.

    NOTICE: We will accept cancellations if made 7 days before the Clinic Date. Any participant that does not show the day of the event (without prior notice as indicated) forfeits the Clinic Fee.

    Since time is short to mail your application, Email douglasmbowser@yahoo.com to express your interest and to get the registration form.
     
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