SWGC M1 Graand Clinic 5/25/13

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  • Doug Bowser

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    The Southwest Gun Club, Inc.
    and
    Mississippi State Firearm Owners Association
    Present an
    M1 Garand Rifle Clinic

    PO Box 1061
    McComb, MS 39648
    601-341-8797
    NRA Club # c1149 CMP Club # y35005
    douglasmbowser@yahoo.com

    Our club is conducting a CMP M1 Garand Rifle Clinic on May 25, 2013. 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 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.

    Course of Fire: CMP “A” Course on the NRA SR-1 Target at 100 yards
    5 shots for sighters single loaded
    10 shots prone slowfire single loaded 15 minutes time limit for sighters and record shots
    10 shots prone rapid fire loaded 2 and 8 in 70 seconds
    10 shots standing slowfire single loaded in 10 minutes

    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.

    We will have NRA-CMP Instructors and Coaches to conduct this Clinic.

    US Citizens in good standing (over 18 years old), that attend this clinic, are qualified to buy M1 rifles from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
    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. We will not have time to break for lunch and go into town to get anything. 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 $40.00. Participants under 18 years old pay $10.00 for Junior membership in the gun club but they will not be eligible to purchase the M1 Rifle. All participants must 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 and they have the required affidavit Notarized.

    NOTICE: We will accept cancellations if made before May 20, 2013. Any participant that does not show the day of the event (without prior notice as indicated) forfeits the Clinic Fee.

    Hope to see you at the range,

    Doug Bowser
    Secretary
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    APPLICATION FOR CMP M1 GARAND CLINIC

    NAME: ______________________________________________ AGE:___________________________

    ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

    CITY, STATE, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________

    TELEPHONE: ______________________________ CELLPHONE: ___________________________

    EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________

    INTEREST IN FIREARMS: _____________________________________________________________

    I AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PROGRAM: ___________________________________________
    SIGNATURE
    Send application and payment to: Southwest Gun Club, PO Box 1061, McComb, MS 39649
     

    Sugarbug

    Sugarbug don't care.
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    Man! Going to miss this. My garand is still on order with cmp. Received march 4th, but as of May 15th they're just getting to orders received February 19.
     
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