John C. Garand Match Program
Dates of matches: Every third Sunday of the month.
Sponsored by: Tucson Rifle Club, Three Points, AZ. On AZ-86 (Ajo Way) near Mile Post 148.
Match is open: Any individual eligible under current CMP rules and is limited to 45 entries. All entrants over 18 must bring a notarized Eligibility and Liability Agreement or have one on file at TRC prior to the match. Blank affidavits are available at the TRC Range Office or downloaded from this site.
Entry fee: $10.00 per shooter--Juniors (under 18) free.
Match starts: Squadding begins 6:30 AM. Firing begins at 7:00 AM (may be seasonally adjusted).
Rules: Current CMP Competition Rules, Garand Match Course B. All firing at 200 yards, Standard SR target. No alibis or refires for rifle or ammunition malfunctions.
Match Course:
- First Stage - Slow fire prone. Maximum of 5 sighting shots and 20 record shots
in 25 minutes.
- Second Stage - Rapid fire, prone from standing. 10 record shots in 70 seconds.
- Third stage - Rapid fire, sitting from standing. 10 record shots in 60 seconds.
- Fourth stage - Slow fire, standing. 10 record shots in 10 minutes.
Awards:
- Match Winner, M1 Garand High Score, High Junior: Cash prize of $10. Only shooters using as-issued rifles eligible. Winning rifles are subject to inspection.
- All Competitors: A CMP Certificate of Competition will be mailed to all first-time competitors after the match.
Rifles:
- As-issued: U.S. rifles, caliber .30, M1903, M1917, M1, M1941 (all in.30-'06 only), U.S. carbine, caliber .30 M1, or U.S. magazine rifle or carbine, caliber .30, M1892, 1896, 1898, or 1899 (Krag). Match conditioned rifles are ineligible for awards.
- Any Rifle: Any centerfire rifle 8mm or less with iron sights. Must be capable of firing ten shots in 60 seconds including one reload
Ammunition:
- Club: Sixty rounds of M2 Ball (.30-'06) or M1 Ball (.30 carbine) per As Issued rifle will be available for sale on the line. Cost $10.00.
- Private: Competitors may use any safe factory or handloaded cartridge with a full metal jacket. No Match, Tracer, Armor Piercing, or Armor Piercing Incendiary ammunition.
General Information:
- Participants will pull targets or provide a substitute puller.
- Competitors are encouraged to share as-issued rifles if available and squadding permits.
- Coaching and sharing other equipment is authorized.
- Loaner rifles are normally available at no charge. Club ammunition must be purchased and used
Match Bulletin: All Final Match Bulletins are on-line at:
For a printed copy send a SASE to:
TUCSON RIFLE CLUB, Inc.
Attn: Garand Match Bulletin (specify month desired)
2319 S Quail Hollow Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
For more information contact: Maury Krupp (520)722-3745 (leave a message after the announcement in Korean) or e-mail to kilopapa@theriver.com.
