2009 Garand Match

2009 CMP APPROVED JOHN C. GARAND RIFLE MATCH

SPONSORED BY THE MEADE COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB

updated 4-20-09

Date:  April 5, 2009

Location:  Scott Mountain Range, Fort Knox, Kentucky. 

Eligibility:  Open to all competitive shooters age 16 or older. 

Entry Fee:  Adults = $25.00, $20.00 with MCSC Membership, Juniors = $10.00. 

Make checks payable to the Meade County Sportsmen’s Club (MCSC). 

Match proceeds support junior high power shooting programs. 

Entries:  The range capacity is 50 shooters.  A roster of all competitors must be submitted to Fort Knox security personnel 10 days before the match.  Therefore, all shooters must have advanced entries.  Advanced entries must include name, complete address, telephone number, vehicle licensed plate number, and payment of entry fee for each individual.  All advanced entries must reach the match coordinator at least 10 days before the match date.  Advanced entries will be refunded if notice of an entrant’s cancellation is given no later than 10 days before the match.  A self-addressed, stamped envelope must also be sent if the entry is to be acknowledged.  The matches are held on a military installation and subject to cancellation by the Army with little notice; without a telephone number, you may not be advised of any schedule changes. 

Mail entries to:  Bill Balda, 147-A Doe Run, Frankfort, KY 40601;  800-852-9942 ext 4536. 

Rules:  These are CMP Approved matches and current CMP competition rules will apply.  Unless modified by this program, current NRA rules will govern the firing procedures.  Open bolt indicators are required (Rule 3.21).  All competitors will wear eye and ear protection (Rules 3.19 & 3.20) in the pits.  All competitors will wear hearing protection on the firing line while eye protection is highly encouraged while on the firing line.  Competitors will score, work in the target pits, and assist the Range and Pit Officers as required.  The use of plug type scoring gauges is restricted to the Pit Officer only.  No alibis or refires will be allowed because of rifle or ammunition malfunctions or an inability to reload the rifle in any stage of the match.  It is important that the rifle used is in good working condition.  All triggers will be weighed to check for 4.5 pounds of pull before firing the match. 

Rifle:  All rifles must conform to CMP Rule 4-13 B (4).  As-issued U.S. rifle caliber .30 M1903 Springfield; caliber .30 M1917 Enfield; caliber .30 M1 Garand; caliber .30 M1941 Johnson; and U.S. Carbine, caliber .30 M1.  Firearms used will be inspected for proper functioning and weighing of triggers to assure compliance with CMP rules. 

Ammunition:  Due to the non-availability of ammunition from the CMP, Competitors are required to bring their own ammunition.  All ammunition must be safe to fire in the intended rifle. 

Challenges:  A $3.00 fee in exact change must accompany any challenge.  The fee will be refunded if the challenge is upheld. 

Squadding:  All matches will be squadded at the registration table which opens at 8:00 am eastern time.  Advanced entries will be honored until 8:30 am.  Every effort will be made to squad together shooters who are sharing a rifle, equipment, and/or transportation.  A notarized Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Agreement must be completed (a CMP requirement) before a score card is issued. 

Match Schedule:  Firing will commence at 9:00 am at 200 yards on the SR-1 target. 

Stage 1 – Slow fire, prone; up to 5 sighting shots and 20 shots for record in 25 minutes; all rounds must be single loaded. 

Stage 2 – Rapid fire, standing to prone; 10 shots in 70 seconds w/magazine change. 

Stage 3 – Rapid fire, standing to sitting; 10 shots in 60 seconds w/magazine change. 

Stage 4 – Slow fire, standing; 10 shots for record in 10 minutes; all rounds single loaded. 

Stage 5 – Aggregate of stages 1-4. 

Awards:  A medal or plaque will be awarded to the Match Winner, the High Classified Shooter, the High Unclassified Shooter, and the High Junior Shooter. An unclassified shooter is a competitor that has not shot in a NRA Registered or Approved match.  Shooting in this match will allow each competitor to participate in the M1 Garand sale program offered by the CMP.

General:  Bring your own food and water; there will be no lunch break.  Competitors are encouraged to car pool and park as many vehicles as possible in the 600 yard line parking area.  If personal vehicles interfere with running the match smoothly, we will require all vehicles to be left at the 600 yard line. 

Motels:  There are several inexpensive motels near the range, including:

Best Western Gold Vault Inn, 1225 N Dixie Hwy, Radcliff (270) 351-1141. 

Golden Manor Motel, 346 Dixie Hwy, Muldraugh (270) 942-2800. 

Directions:  From Highway 31W, Dixie Highway, in Muldraugh enter the post through the Brandenburg Gate and continue to Frazier Road (just before the railroad tracks), turn left onto Frazier Road and go to the four way stop at Wilson Road, go straight through the intersection and travel down Main Range Road past French Range.  Continue down Main Range Road and go down an extremely steep hill, at the base of the hill turn left onto Porter River Road.  Follow Porter River Road across the bridge to the first gate on the right, turn right and go up the steep hill on the gravel road. 

Gate Procedures:  All shooters must use the Brandenburg Gate to enter Fort Knox.  Have a picture ID and a match program ready when arriving at the gate.  Tell the gate guards you are traveling to the rifle match and that you have one or more firearms.  Bring only the firearms you plan to shoot.  Your vehicle may be searched and you may be asked for vehicle registration and proof of insurance papers.  This happens to everyone entering the post whose vehicle is not registered on Fort Knox, not just people with firearms.  It will be extremely helpful to be cooperative and polite when answering all questions from the guards.  Unless on official law enforcement business, Fort Knox considers all peace officers as civilians and thus subject to all these requirements. 

CAUTION:  These matches are held on a U.S. military installation and all personnel will be subject to all applicable federal laws and military regulations when traveling on post.  Concealed Carry Permits are not valid on federal installations and carrying concealed weapons of any kind on Ft. Knox is against federal law and military regulations.  Competitors are advised to arrive at Fort Knox early in order to process through the gate and arrive at the match promptly.  All firearms will be unloaded and secured in an appropriate storage container.  Ammunition will also be stored in appropriate containers and kept separate from any firearms.