The M1 Garand Vintage Military Rifle Competition

Malcolm Cooper - Part II

VOL. 26 NO. 3 MARCH 2014

SPOR TS NRA’s Competitive ShootING Journal

Also Featured • NRA 2014 Rule Changes • Faces of SHOT Show • Trigger Shoes

The M1 Garand Vintage Military Rifle Competition

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14 Garand—Part I In this ﬁ rst of a 3-part series, we purchase a surplus Garand from the CMP and share some of its history. In future articles, we will cover the refurbishment and, ultimately, competing with the Garand at the Eastern CMP matches in May. THIS IS By Chip Lohman

20 Trigger Shoes MY RIFLE I set out to purchase a trigger shoe and ended up with a whole lot more than I planned on. By Chip Lohman

26 Malcolm Cooper—Part II Olympic gold medal winner Malcolm Cooper talks about training your mind. By Malcolm Cooper

28 Faces of SHOT Show 2014 Can you name some of the famous shooters photographed at this year’s SHOT Show? By NRA Staff OneShotOneKill

ON THE COVER SAVAGE RIFLEMAN THIS IS MY RIFLE. There are others like it, but this one is mine. From the National stan pate Archives, this Standing atop a world championship podium takes far more than those last three steps it takes scene depicts a soldier standing to get up there. The medals they hang around my neck run about the same size as the groups on top of a I shoot at 1,000 yards. Nothing puts them there with more consistency than my Savage. wall with his M1 Garand at A Publication of the National Rifl e Association of America the ready. The other soldier is Wayne R. LaPierre Executive Vice President holding an M1 carbine that has been MODEL 12 PALMA fi tted with a grenade launcher. The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of fi rearms, Cover Photo: National Archives and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA member.

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SAVAGE RIFLEMAN THIS IS MY RIFLE. There are others like it, but this one is mine. stan pate Standing atop a world championship podium takes far more than those last three steps it takes to get up there. The medals they hang around my neck run about the same size as the groups I shoot at 1,000 yards. Nothing puts them there with more consistency than my Savage. A Publication of the National Riﬂ e Association of America Wayne R. LaPierre Executive Vice President MODEL 12 PALMA The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of ﬁ rearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA member.

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30 SPOR TS VOL. 27, NO. 3 MARCH 2014 I Am the CMP. NRA 2014 Rule Changes With a new twist, we share some of the PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Executive Director: Doug Hamlin behind-the-scenes discussions of this Deputy Executive Director: Lourdes F. Kite Publications Services Manager: Evelyn Q. Kessler year’s NRA rule changes. Executive Assistant: Terri A. Wolfe “When“When II By NRA Staff Editorial Director: John Zent Managing Editor: Chip Lohman Editorial Assistant: Ann Rezelman E-Media Editor In Chief: Ann Y. Smith competecompete inin Creative Director: Harry L. Jaecks CONTENTS // DEPARTMENTS Art Director: Susan K. Kilday Senior Graphic Designer: Jessica Kim airair ri eri e shootingshooting Photography Director: Lloyd Hill Photographer: Peter Fountain 10 4 Competitor’s Corner Associate Photographer: Forrest MacCormack atat thethe CMPCMP Updates from the desk of PRODUCTION AND Dennis Willing, Director, ADVERTISING OPERATIONS Competitive Shooting Division. Director: Michael J. Sanford MarksmanshipMarksmanship Manager: Michelle Kuntz Marketing Manager: James C. Handlon Senior Production Coordinator: Debra Oliveri Production Coordinator: Andrea Myers Center, I’m 10 Shooter’s News Senior Coord. Ad Services: Samantha Brown Center, I’m Highlights from the world of Coord. Ad Services: Tiffany Ngu competitive shooting sports. ADVERTISING REPRESENTATION followingfollowing inin thethe Ross Media Group Corporate Offi ce (817) 232-5556 12 President: Gerry Cliff footsteps of 11 Bag Check Chief Executive Offi cer: Gayle Uzobuife footsteps of Sr. Vice President/National Sales Manager: A mini-series by Barbara Baird, Mike Nelson Women’s Outdoor News, on tips Olympians, Northeast Olympians, from the pros on what they take to Tony Morrison (860) 767-9801 Southeast, South Central the fi ring line in their range bags. Stan Yates (850) 619-8148 presentpresent andand Midwest Gerry Cliff (817) 232-5556 West 12 Product Focus Mike Nelson (503) 968-2304 past.”past.” Direct Advertising Sales We cover two solutions for Debbie O’Connell (805) 582-9856 improving your pistol grip. Lillian Cliff (817) 741-0320 43 Detroit Metro ToTo learnlearn moremore aboutabout Dave Irvine (248) 231-2347 opportunities to 43 A Page From History Offi cial NRA positions are expressed only in statements opportunities to bylined by NRA offi cers or in articles identifi ed as such. Reprints from American Rifl eman Shooting Sports USA (ISSN 1069-6822) is published monthly by the National Rifl e Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill participateparticipate inin thethe magazine on competitive shooting Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400; (703) 267-1000. Copyright 2014, in the early years. the National Rifl e Association of America. To update your email address for the digital subscrition, CMP’sCMP’s rearmrearm simply re-register at www.shootingsportsusa.com.

No advertised item is intended for sale in those states, or in those areas where local restrictions may limit or prohibit safety and 44 Coming Events the purchase, carrying or use of certain items. Check local safety and laws before purchasing. Mention of a product or service in 44 Coming Events lists national advertisements or text does not necessarily mean that it has matches and provides a down- been tested or approved by the NRA. marksmanshipmarksmanship load link to the monthly list of All rights reserved except where expressly waived. The editors are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts 15,000 local matches each year. or photographs. programs,programs, callcall oror WARNING: All technical data in this publication, especially for handloading, refl ect the limited experience of individuals using specifi c tools, products, equipment and components under specifi c conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported visitvisit usus onon thethe WebWeb 45 Member Info in the article and over which the National Rifl e Association (NRA) has no control. The data has not otherwise been tested or verifi ed by the NRA. The NRA, its agents, offi cers and TM employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained today!today! by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages.

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SSUSA_1403_TOC.indd 8 2/24/14 1:37 PM SPOR TS VOL. 27, NO. 3 MARCH 2014 I Am the CMP. PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Executive Director: Douglas J. Hamlin Deputy Executive Director: Lourdes F. Kite Publications Services Manager: Evelyn Q. Kessler Executive Assistant: Terri A. Wolfe “When“When II Editorial Director: John Zent Managing Editor: Chip Lohman Editorial Assistant: Ann Rezelman E-Media Editor In Chief: Ann Y. Smith competecompete inin Creative Director: Harry L. Jaecks Art Director: Susan K. Kilday Senior Graphic Designer: Jessica Kim airair ri eri e shootingshooting Photography Director: Lloyd Hill Photographer: Peter Fountain Associate Photographer: Forrest MacCormack atat thethe CMPCMP PRODUCTION AND ADVERTISING OPERATIONS Director: Michael J. Sanford MarksmanshipMarksmanship Manager: Michelle Kuntz Marketing Manager: James C. Handlon Senior Production Coordinator: Debra Oliveri Production Coordinator: Andrea Myers Center,Center, I’mI’m Senior Coord. Ad Services: Samantha Brown Coord. Ad Services: Tiffany Ngu

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATION followingfollowing inin thethe Ross Media Group Corporate Office (817) 232-5556 President: Gerry Cliff footsteps of Chief Executive Officer: Gayle Uzobuife footsteps of Sr. Vice President/National Sales Manager: Mike Nelson Olympians, Northeast Olympians, Tony Morrison (860) 767-9801 Southeast, South Central Stan Yates (850) 619-8148 presentpresent andand Midwest Gerry Cliff (817) 232-5556 West Mike Nelson (503) 968-2304 past.”past.” Direct Advertising Sales Debbie O’Connell (805) 582-9856 Lillian Cliff (817) 741-0320 Detroit Metro ToTo learnlearn moremore aboutabout Dave Irvine (248) 231-2347 opportunities to Official NRA positions are expressed only in statements opportunities to bylined by NRA officers or in articles identified as such. Shooting Sports USA (ISSN 1069-6822) is published monthly by the National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill participateparticipate inin thethe Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-9400; (703) 267-1000. Copyright 2014, the National Rifle Association of America. To update your email address for the digital subscrition, CMP’sCMP’s rearmrearm simply re-register at www.shootingsportsusa.com.

No advertised item is intended for sale in those states, or in those areas where local restrictions may limit or prohibit safety and the purchase, carrying or use of certain items. Check local safety and laws before purchasing. Mention of a product or service in advertisements or text does not necessarily mean that it has been tested or approved by the NRA. marksmanshipmarksmanship All rights reserved except where expressly waived. The editors are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. programs,programs, callcall oror WARNING: All technical data in this publication, especially for handloading, reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported visitvisit usus onon thethe WebWeb in the article and over which the National Rifle Association (NRA) has no control. The data has not otherwise been tested or verified by the NRA. The NRA, its agents, officers and TM employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained today!today! by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages.

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Sevigny Wins Georgia State Annual Cover Steel Championship Photo Contest

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During Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, FNH Team shooter Dave Sevigny won two division titles at the 2014 Georgia State Steel Championship, setting a new personal record. The Griffin Gun Club in Griffin, GA, A reminder to start saving your is the first match on the action pistol circuit and includes eight favorite photos for the second A two-time Olympian before joining the courses of fire and 195 rounds for record. annual December cover con- U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Staff Sgt. Glenn test. We had a lot of top notch Eller credits the Army for honing his training submissions last year and look regimen in Men’s Double Trap, allowing him Historic Deluxe Turnbull forward to more of the same: to claim the gold medal in the sport at the Small Arms 1911 unveiled click here. Beginning next fall, 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. At these Games, Championship at SHOT Show we’ll ask for your favorite, high Eller set an Olympic and Final Olympic record. He resolution (300 dpi or greater) has represented the U.S. four times on Olympic photos of youth shooting sports, teams and is in training for Rio 2016. famous shooting athletes or Eller started shooting in competitions as a shooters on-the-line (with eye boy of 8, and in 1996, he became the first and ear protection). Color photos American to win the British Open Sporting More than 200 soldiers gath- are preferred and they must be Clay junior title. ered at Ft. Benning, GA, for the vertically oriented to fit the cover Last year, Eller earned the “USA Shooting historic 2014 U.S. Army Small format. Just tilt your camera Athlete of the Year” award for capturing two Arms Championship. Harsh on its side. We’ll consider all Selection Match titles, breaking the World Record weather didn’t dampen the Turnbull Manufacturing submissions and pick one for and consequently being named the World shooting skills or spirit of the Company produced their the December, 2014, cover of Champion in September 2013. Since winning competitors, which included first Deluxe Model 1911, part Shooting Sports USA magazine. Gold in the 2008 Olympics, Eller struggled to the highest female participa- of their new Classic line. Professionals and amateurs may be considered among the best competition shoot- tion in two decades. Another The gun was selected as the participate as long as reproduc- ers in the world. Last year, he came roaring back highlight of the annual contest 2014 SHOT Show Auction tion rights are given to NRA and and reestablished himself as one of the premier was the crowning of five-time handgun with scroll engrav- no compensation is expected, shooters in the world. Hailing from Houston, TX, champion MSgt Russell Moore, ing, gold inlay and a serial other than recognition among and now assigned to Ft. Benning, GA, this soldier Boerne, TX. number 1911001. your peers and 100,000 readers.

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Annual Cover Photo Contest What’s in Your Range Bag, Glenn Eller? By Barbara Baird, www.womensoutdoornews.com custo USAShooting

A reminder to start saving your favorite photos for the second A two-time Olympian before joining the travels lightly when transporting his gear to the annual December cover con- U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Staff Sgt. Glenn trap field. Eller shoots a Beretta DT 10, loaded with test. We had a lot of top notch Eller credits the Army for honing his training Winchester ammunition. submissions last year and look regimen in Men’s Double Trap, allowing him forward to more of the same: to claim the gold medal in the sport at the What’s in your range bag, SSgt. Eller? click here. Beginning next fall, 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. At these Games, Eller doesn’t carry a range bag. Instead, he loads we’ll ask for your favorite, high Eller set an Olympic and Final Olympic record. He his gear into a backpack – the one given to him in resolution (300 dpi or greater) has represented the U.S. four times on Olympic 2008 when he made the Olympic team. photos of youth shooting sports, teams and is in training for Rio 2016. “I normally don’t carry much. I keep my gun, famous shooting athletes or Eller started shooting in competitions as a vest and glasses (Pilla) in my gun case. In my bag shooters on-the-line (with eye boy of 8, and in 1996, he became the first is normally just my awards suit. I try to carry as lit- and ear protection). Color photos American to win the British Open Sporting tle as possible to the range so I don’t lose things,” are preferred and they must be Clay junior title. said Eller. He also carries Carmex to use as a stock vertically oriented to fit the cover Last year, Eller earned the “USA Shooting finish, or “to keep my face from breaking open.” format. Just tilt your camera Athlete of the Year” award for capturing two Eller will be competing in the Shotgun Spring on its side. We’ll consider all Selection Match titles, breaking the World Record Selection competition in Kerrville, TX, from submissions and pick one for and consequently being named the World March 13-23. He also will shoot at the International the December, 2014, cover of Champion in September 2013. Since winning Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Tucson, Shooting Sports USA magazine. Gold in the 2008 Olympics, Eller struggled to Ariz., from April 8 to 15. Professionals and amateurs may be considered among the best competition shoot- Follow Eller at his Facebook page and Twitter. participate as long as reproduc- ers in the world. Last year, he came roaring back For more information about SSgt. Eller, visit tion rights are given to NRA and and reestablished himself as one of the premier Army Strong Stories. no compensation is expected, shooters in the world. Hailing from Houston, TX, Check out profiles on Eller and his teammates other than recognition among and now assigned to Ft. Benning, GA, this soldier at USA Shooting. your peers and 100,000 readers.

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SSUSA_1403_SN.indd 11 2/19/14 4:07 PM PRODUCT FOCUS GRIP POWER TOURNA GRIP

Most professional tennis players use Tourna Grip tape for better control of their racket. We tried this tough, sponge-like tape on our favorite action shooting pistol and found that it not only works well with sweaty hands, but you can shape it to your preference by doubling-up the tape, as in beefi ng up the backstrap or to create fi nger grooves. Similar benefi ts could be derived for a synthetic rifl e stock by using Tourna Grip to make a dry spot weld, subject to tournament rules of course. A $4.75 roll can be stuffed into your range bag for, literally, a rainy day. We found ours at Amazon.com.

Florida-based VZ Grips offers an excellent website tutorial about the materials they use: https://vzgrips.com/ VZ GRIPS materials-101. Our grips, in Hyena Brown, are made with the G10 compos- ite, said to be the sturdiest of all of them. While grip feel is subjective, this design produces an aggressive texture. The advantage of using such a tough, ﬁ berglass-impregnated material is that these grips won’t wear over time and are impervious to moisture or temperature extremes. The $65 price tag is warranted, given the high quality and durability of the material. Do you NEED these to shoot well? Prob- Laser Rangefinder 16-46x60 Fieldscope 16x56 Binocular 6-24x50 BDC Riflescope Riflescope Mount ably not, but when you see how nice they look, you’re going to want a set for all of your guns. *Participating Nikon authorized dealers and resellers only. Instant Savings amount deducted from dealer or reseller’s selling price. Offer valid for new eligible products only that are sold between January 20, 2014 and March 12, 2014 to retail customers by a Nikon authorized dealer or reseller within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Void where prohibited by law. All products are subject 12 SSUSA MARCH 2014 to availability. For eligible products and further details, please visit www.nikonpromo.com. Actual selling price determined by dealer or reseller at time of sale. All Nikon trademarks are the property of Nikon Corporation.

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Florida-based VZ Grips offers an excellent website tutorial about the materials they use: https://vzgrips.com/ materials-101. Our grips, in Hyena Brown, are made with the G10 compos- ite, said to be the sturdiest of all of them. While grip feel is subjective, this design produces an aggressive texture. The advantage of using such a tough, ﬁ berglass-impregnated material is that these grips won’t wear over time and are impervious to moisture or temperature extremes. The $65 price tag is warranted, given the high quality and durability of the material. Do you NEED these to shoot well? Prob- Laser Rangefinder 16-46x60 Fieldscope 16x56 Binocular 6-24x50 BDC Riflescope Riflescope Mount ably not, but when you see how nice they look, you’re going to want a set for all of your guns. *Participating Nikon authorized dealers and resellers only. Instant Savings amount deducted from dealer or reseller’s selling price. Offer valid for new eligible products only that are sold between January 20, 2014 and March 12, 2014 to retail customers by a Nikon authorized dealer or reseller within the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Void where prohibited by law. All products are subject 12 SSUSA MARCH 2014 to availability. For eligible products and further details, please visit www.nikonpromo.com. Actual selling price determined by dealer or reseller at time of sale. All Nikon trademarks are the property of Nikon Corporation.

SSUSA_1403_PFocus.indd 13 2/19/14 4:01 PM FEATURE // GARAND M1 RIFLE, CALIBER .30, AKA THE GARAND THE RIFLE THAT WON WORLD WAR II–Part I BY CHIP LOHMAN, MANAGING EDITOR // PHOTOS BY FORREST MACCORMACK

By 1940, the initial “gas trap” muzzle design was replaced with a modern- day gas port with which to operate the gas-rod, semi-auto action.

ith the grow- (pronounced Gar’-and) delivered After several years of trials, the ing interest his fi rst military rifl e design in fi rst production model Garand in Vintage 1929. Garand’s innovation of was successfully function-fi red Military Rifl e extraction was an important fac- at Springfi eld Armory in 1937. competition, tor in the ultimate selection of The Garand was initially Wthis three-part series chronicles his modifi ed design. Where the produced with a false muzzle to the purchase, refurbishment Pedersen design relied on lubri- divert expanding cartridge gas and competition with a military cated ammunition to ensure rearward, through the gas tube, surplus M1 Garand. extraction of the expanded, to cycle the operating rod and The semi-auto, 8-round spent cases, the Garand bolt action. By 1940, these “gas trap” Garand was the standard issue rotated, thereby twisting the models were retrofi tted with the U.S. infantry rifl e of World War cartridge case during extraction more reliable design of drilling II, replacing the 5-round, bolt without the need for lubrication. a gas port into the barrel. (See action, 1903 Springfi eld. Devel- The Garand uses a gas-rod, photo above.) Both versions oped at the National Armory semi-auto action as used in the retained the M1 designation. in Springfi eld, MA, French- AK-47, M249 Squad Automatic As one of the most widely Canadian born John J. Garand Weapon and FN MAG rifl es. produced rifl es in American

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F-SSUSA_1403_Garand.indd 14 2/19/14 3:56 PM M1 Garand M1 RIFLE, CALIBER .30, AKA THE GARAND THE RIFLE THAT WON WORLD WAR II–Part I BY CHIP LOHMAN, MANAGING EDITOR // PHOTOS BY FORREST MACCORMACK

(pronounced Gar’-and) delivered After several years of trials, the history, more than 6 million Funds from those sales support his first military rifle design in first production model Garand M1 Garands were manufactured. many shooting sports programs 1929. Garand’s innovation of was successfully function-fired To help meet the war demands including youth education and extraction was an important fac- at Springfield Armory in 1937. placed on the Springfield competitive shooting matches. tor in the ultimate selection of The Garand was initially Armory, Winchester was con- Thanks in part to diligent his modified design. Where the produced with a false muzzle to tracted to build Garands collectors and the NRA, the Pedersen design relied on lubri- divert expanding cartridge gas beginning in 1940, followed post-war destruction of sur- cated ammunition to ensure rearward, through the gas tube, by Harrington & Richardson plus Garands was stopped extraction of the expanded, to cycle the operating rod and and International Harvester. in the mid-1990s, but only spent cases, the Garand bolt action. By 1940, these “gas trap” Under President Roosevelt, after hundreds of thousands had rotated, thereby twisting the models were retrofitted with the what would eventually become been destroyed. cartridge case during extraction more reliable design of drilling the Civilian Marksmanship Our particular model came without the need for lubrication. a gas port into the barrel. (See Program (CMP) was given from the “cosmoline ware- The Garand uses a gas-rod, photo above.) Both versions authority by Congress to house” at the CMP facility in semi-auto action as used in the retained the M1 designation. re-sell military surplus firearms Anniston, AL. With a serial AK-47, M249 Squad Automatic As one of the most widely and ammunition, including the number in the three-million Weapon and FN MAG rifles. produced rifles in American Garand, to qualified civilians. range, we determined that

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F-SSUSA_1403_Garand.indd 15 2/19/14 3:56 PM FEATURE // GARAND Kimber CDP Pistols. our Springfield model was rounds of ammunition. As drain station that prevents rust Unequaled Quality. Unmatched Performance. manufactured in the summer Johnson says, “The M1 Garand for four months, during which of 1944. Few Garands escaped is the ‘57 Chevy of semi-auto- armorers rebuild and test-fire government rebuild and ours matic rifles.” the rifles. was no exception, with a barrel The thorough CMP rifle Guns are rated based on number that did not match inspection process includes: their condition. Some are the receiver. separating wood from metal; only good enough to serve as According to Mark Johnson, placing the metal parts into an “drill guns” for parades and Deputy Chief Operating Officer ultrasonic cleaning bath for are modified to prevent firing. of CMP, their 65,000 square feet eight minutes; a second bath of Ours was classified as a Field of warehouse space houses biodegradable cleaning solvent Grade rifle as pictured in this approximately 100,000 rifles, for six minutes; a final bath article. See the CMP sales depending on import sources for two minutes; followed by a website: http://odcmp.com/ and demand, and 30 million water-displacement oil bath and Sales/m1garand.htm.

Easy to carry and conceal, the Ultra CDP™ II .45 ACP has a 3-inch barrel and weighs 25 ounces. It is also o ered in 9mm and with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

The 3-mllion range of this riﬂe’s serial number suggests it was ﬁrst put into service during the summer of 1944.

CDP pistols have custom features like An ambidextrous thumb safety promotes The Custom CDP™ II .45 ACP has a 5-inch low-pro le night sights and a Carry Bevel fast operation and 30 lines-per-inch barrel and full-length grip, yet weighs just treatment for smooth, rounded edges that checkering on the front strap and under 31 ounces. CDP models take concealed-carry will not snag clothing or holsters. the trigger guard ensures a positive grip. performance to the extreme.

Built in the Kimber® Custom Shop,™ CDP (Custom Defense Package) pistols combine .45 ACP power and the most important concealed carry features into a light weight, high-performance package that gives them their name. The stainless steel slide plus a match grade barrel and trigger ensure durability and accuracy. Aluminum frames wear the premium KimPro® II finish that is self-lubricating and extremely resistant to moisture and salt. “The M1 Garand is Quality and performance are the true measures of value and Kimber pistols THE CHOICE OF AMERICA’S BEST set the industry standard. Nowhere is this more evident than in a CDP. kimberamerica.com the ‘57 Chevy of Visit the nearest Kimber Master Dealer and see for yourself. (888) 243-4522

semi-automatic riﬂes.” Kimber o ers nearly 200 purpose-built pistols and ri es to meet any need. ©2012, Kimber Mfg., Inc. All rights reserved. Information and speci cations are for reference only and subject to change without notice. 16 SSUSA MARCH 2014

F-SSUSA_1403_Garand.indd 16 2/19/14 3:56 PM Kimber CDP Pistols. drain station that prevents rust Unequaled Quality. Unmatched Performance. for four months, during which armorers rebuild and test-fire the rifles. Guns are rated based on their condition. Some are only good enough to serve as “drill guns” for parades and are modified to prevent firing. Ours was classified as a Field Grade rifle as pictured in this article. See the CMP sales website: http://odcmp.com/ Sales/m1garand.htm.

Easy to carry and conceal, the Ultra CDP™ II .45 ACP has a 3-inch barrel and weighs 25 ounces. It is also o ered in 9mm and with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

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In Part II, we’ll document the professional restoration work performed by James River Armory near Baltimore, MD, followed in Part III with our shooter’s diary from the Eastern CMP matches at Fort Butner, NC, in May.

MISCELLANEOUS DATA

• John Garand lived to be 86 and died in 1974.

• Garand worked at the Springﬁ eld Armory from 1919 to 1953.

• The M1 Garand weighs 9.5 pounds, .8 pound more than the 1903 Springﬁ eld it replaced.

• M1 Garand production ceased in 1957.

• The Garand was offi cially replaced by the selective-fi re Our “as-is” barrel produced a 3.6 MOA with both the M14 in 1959, although M1s American Eagle and remained in the inventory for Hornady Garand-specifi c a time afterwards. (low pressure) ammo.

SPECIFICATION Overall Length 43.5 in. Rate of Fire 40-50 rounds/min.

Barrel Overall 24 in. Muzzle Velocity 2,800 fps

Gas-rod operated, Effective Range 500 yards Action rotating bolt ® ® 8-round en bloc clip * THE RUGER SR22 IS THE Feed System and internal magazine DO-IT-ALL .22 PISTOL FOR THE SHOOTER WHO .30-06 Springfi eld / APPRECIATES STYLE AND DEMANDS RELIABILITY! 7.62x63 mm $85.00 during Unit Cost Cartridge 7.62x51 mm NATO World War II Packed with versatile features, the SR22® is lightweight (just 17.5 ounces) and perfect (.308 Winchester) used for just about anything – target shooting, plinking and learning to shoot. It is easy to fi eld strip, by the U.S. Navy * The en bloc clip was invented in parallel by Ferdinand Mannlicher for use in his M1885 rifl e and by James Paris Lee for his Lee rifl e of 1890. fun to shoot, and will reliably accept a variety of ammunition (not just high-velocity ammunition).

F-SSUSA_1403_Garand.indd 18 2/24/14 11:56 AM Our “as-is” barrel produced a 3.6 MOA with both the American Eagle and Hornady Garand-speciﬁ c (low pressure) ammo.

SPECIFICATION Rate of Fire 40-50 rounds/min.

Muzzle Velocity 2,800 fps

Effective Range 500 yards

® ® 8-round en bloc clip * THE RUGER SR22 IS THE Feed System and internal magazine DO-IT-ALL .22 PISTOL FOR THE SHOOTER WHO APPRECIATES STYLE AND DEMANDS RELIABILITY! $85.00 during Unit Cost World War II Packed with versatile features, the SR22® is lightweight (just 17.5 ounces) and perfect for just about anything – target shooting, plinking and learning to shoot. It is easy to fi eld strip, * The en bloc clip was invented in parallel by Ferdinand Mannlicher for use in his M1885 rifl e and by James Paris Lee for his Lee rifl e of 1890. fun to shoot, and will reliably accept a variety of ammunition (not just high-velocity ammunition).

F-SSUSA_1403_Garand.indd 19 2/19/14 3:56 PM FEATURE // TRIGGER SHOES

I didn’t need it. The trigger on the Beretta sits very far forward to accommodate the double action mode. For those of us with short ﬁngers, the

Forrest MacCormack shoe makes the trigger that much harder to reach.

• It is crucial to use a trigger that fits the length of your finger. You need to hold and shoot a short and a long shoe to see how it feels. I would start with a medi- um [shoe] and see how it feels. BY CHIP LOHMAN, MANAGING EDITOR Your finger needs to be on the pad so that your pull is straight back with no side pressure. In Search of a Shoe TRIGGER After changing from orthopedic to slab hand stocks during the 2013 season, I asked fellow shooters at Camp Perry about their thoughts on trigger shoes. The general consensus was that a shoe can create a sensation of an easier pull, which is desirable, SHOE… and a chance encounter with a shootingS family. as long as it doesn’t distort the requisite straight pull motion. After returning to Virginia, I began looking into it further. As luck would have it, one The Rules Internet Chatter • I shot my wad gun for a couple manufacturer I stumbled upon From the NRA Rule Book: • Basically, trigger shoes give of years without one [trigger was a gunsmith, an experienced 3.1 General Service Pistol the shooter the feeling shoe] and never liked the feel. shooter and was willing to coach Specifications. Permitted— of a lighter trigger pull by One day I picked up a friend’s me on what to look for. Trigger shoes and stops, spreading out the area of .45 with a shoe and I knew that Well, little wonder that this internal or external. the shooter’s finger that is was what I needed. For me it particular company had a lot to From the CMP Rules, 6.3.1 in contact with the trigger. is all about feel. With the shoe offer. Does the name Sokolowski General Pistol Requirements If a They were a less expensive I can feel what is going on. sound familiar? Think U.S. Army trigger shoe is attached, the trig- option than a wider “target” Marksmanship Unit. Now go ger weight must be suspended trigger, which was not • Brian Zins actually took the shoe back a little further to father at the center-point of the trigger always an available off for me at his clinic. He then Frank Sokolowski Sr. who makes when the trigger is checked. option for many firearms. proceeded to show me why trigger shoes, pistols, scope

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F-SSUSA_1403_Trigger.indd 20 2/19/14 3:59 PM I didn’t need it. The trigger mounts and a beaver tail for about various options and on the Beretta sits very far the Hämmerli 208 and 215. purchasing two shoes for my forward to accommodate the After a few e-mails, I dis- Springﬁeld Armory wad gun, I double action mode. For those covered that the company asked Frank Sr. if he’d be inter- of us with short fingers, the name—FSCO, stands for ested in helping with a story. shoe makes the trigger that Frank Sokolowski Company. From Frank: “Not much of much harder to reach. Having just returned from a story: I started a machine Camp Perry, I recognized the shop business! I got interested • It is crucial to use a trigger that last name from the afternoon in shooting pistol competition fits the length of your finger. You results listings and, sure enough, and soon found that my sons, need to hold and shoot a short Frank Sr. is AMU Sergeant Frank Jr. and Adam, liked to and a long shoe to see how it Adam Sokolowski’s father. shoot. Adam got really good, feels. I would start with a medi- Small world. After learning so I became his gunsmith um [shoe] and see how it feels. Your finger needs to be on the pad so that your pull is straight Sokolowski at the helm of his back with no side pressure. Moore jig borer where his custom trigger shoes are created. In Search of a Shoe TRIGGER After changing from orthopedic to slab hand stocks during the 2013 season, I asked fellow shooters at Camp Perry about their thoughts on trigger shoes. The general consensus was that a shoe can create a sensation of an easier pull, which is desirable, SHOE… and a chance encounter with a shootingS family. as long as it doesn’t distort the requisite straight pull motion. After returning to Virginia, I began looking into it further. As luck would have it, one • I shot my wad gun for a couple manufacturer I stumbled upon of years without one [trigger was a gunsmith, an experienced shoe] and never liked the feel. shooter and was willing to coach One day I picked up a friend’s me on what to look for. .45 with a shoe and I knew that Well, little wonder that this was what I needed. For me it particular company had a lot to is all about feel. With the shoe offer. Does the name Sokolowski I can feel what is going on. sound familiar? Think U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Now go • Brian Zins actually took the shoe back a little further to father off for me at his clinic. He then Frank Sokolowski Sr. who makes proceeded to show me why trigger shoes, pistols, scope Frank Sokolowski

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Sokolowski’s custom .22 pistol that son Adam used to win several junior awards.

From a tool steel billet to notching the ring, Sokolowski then cuts, shapes and drills either two or four mounting holes, depending on the intended trigger shoe. Frank Sokolowski

and put the best I could make records with. I bought a set of What’s involved in the in his hands. Rink grips for it that were made process of building a “I do like researching and for the Russian pistol I some- trigger shoe? getting the best information what copied, and later modifi ed “I offer several $35.00 models possible. Another smith— to fi t my pistol. I also made a for the standard bullseye guns Floyd Aikman, taught me a lot, .45 ACP pistol that Adam took that most customers are shoot- as did George Madore. They with him to the AMU. When he ing. These include several options taught me quite a bit. before showed it to the gunsmith, he including width, color, an option they passed away. Another I was told it would not shoot well, for a trigger stop hole and the haven’t seen in years and lost and did he want it fi xed? ‘NO!’ fi nish—smooth or serrated. touch with is Carl Musto.” Adam replied. The gunsmith then asked if it was OK to test FSCO trigger shoe with two As a gunsmith, you’re it. ‘Sure why not?’ Adam still mounting holes. probably making more has that test target somewhere, than trigger shoes? where the gunsmith shot a “Here’s a photo (above) of a box of ammo through the .22 pistol I made. Other than the gun at 50 yards. He was scope, all has been made by right about there being me. It was the .22 that my son a problem with the gun. Adam used to set many junior It only shot X’s.”

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F-SSUSA_1403_Trigger.indd 22 2/19/14 3:59 PM What’s involved in the process of building a trigger shoe? “I offer several $35.00 models for the standard bullseye guns that most customers are shooting. These include several options including width, color, an option for a trigger stop hole and the ﬁ nish—smooth or serrated.

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I also make custom versions become a popular option. I is 17/32 inch but I can make for those who are looking also fi nish them in black, like them as small as 15/32 inch. for something to meet their the ones you purchased.” I use an extra wide version cut needs. In the photo on the previ- to 11/16 inch. The extra width ous page, you can see the base What are some things a is opposite the hand side. So material on the left, which is customer should look for? smooth and wide is best, in typically tool steel. “They’ll need to let me my view. A trigger stop can “The fi rst cuts establish know whether they want an be added. both the width of the shoe access hole to adjust the trig- A shoe requires at least and the notch depth for the ger stop. Most shooters don’t 1/8 inch of trigger surface to intended trigger. Depending like the feel of a hole in the mount it. The user can pull on whether the trigger design shoe and prefer, instead, to the trigger and measure the calls for two or four mount- adjust the stop with the shoe amount showing after the ing screws, I then drill/tap removed. There are other hammer falls. If there is less the holes and make the fi nal options like the length of the than 1/8 inch, they should cuts for length. shoe, smooth or serrated sur- contact me to see what can “As far as fi nishing, I have face, thin/wide and the proper be done.” sold many polished versions, travel. The most common To contact Frank, write to but gold colored, made from request is for a smooth shoe. P.O. Box 7, McClure, PA 17841 aluminum bronze, has also I like it too. The standard width or e-mail him at [email protected].

The “Polish Commandos” Team at Camp Perry: (l. to r.) Frank Jr., Frank Sr. and son Adam.

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F-SSUSA_1403_Trigger.indd 24 2/19/14 3:59 PM is 17/32 inch but I can make them as small as 15/32 inch. I use an extra wide version cut to 11/16 inch. The extra width is opposite the hand side. So smooth and wide is best, in my view. A trigger stop can be added. A shoe requires at least 1/8 inch of trigger surface to mount it. The user can pull the trigger and measure the amount showing after the hammer falls. If there is less than 1/8 inch, they should contact me to see what can be done.” To contact Frank, write to P.O. Box 7, McClure, PA 17841 or e-mail him at [email protected].

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F-SSUSA_1403_Trigger.indd 25 2/19/14 3:59 PM FEATURE // MALCOLM COOPER REPRINTED FROM INSIGHTS MAGAZINE, AUGUST 1989. Part II

TRAINING YOUR MIND Editor’s Note: Great Britain’s Malcolm Cooper won gold medals in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics for the smallbore three-position event. He was the only competitor ever to win this Olympic event twice, and only the 12th shooter since 1896 to win two Olympic gold medals. He held, or shared, ﬁ ve world records at 300 meters. See Part I in the January 2014 issue of Shooting Sports USA.

s a shooter, you substituted. For example, after think at a certain time and place. before the rifl e is picked up for a know that if you a run of 10s, you may think: “I’m You can sit down and determine shot, you should envision a per- spend time training going to shoot a nine anytime the thoughts that would be most fect sequence of: Settling the rifl e, the body to shoot, now.” You should say to yourself: helpful to a good performance. relaxing with it in the center of the your performance “I will not accept that,” and sub- Use your imagination to see and hold area, breathing out, taking Awill improve. You should realize, stitute the image of a good hold, feel what a good performance the fi nal hold, seeing through the however, that the mind can be the front sight centered on the on a shot is like. You must be sights with the bull in the center, trained, as well as the body. When bull, a perfect release and follow- able to think about that good breaking the shot and following you do realize this, you will be through. If negative thoughts are performance before and during through. This perfect sequence able to work out ways to improve blocked every time they enter your the fi ring of a shot. For example, can then be carried out. your mental performance and mind, and positive ones substi- address any problems you tuted, the mind will begin to think may have. only one way—“I can.” Soon, Planning for the Society teaches us, wrongly I “I will” will replace “I can’t” and unexpected helped Malcolm Cooper believe, to analyze our mistakes. “I won’t.” Once you do this, your (center) win a gold I believe that it hurts your perfor- confi dence will skyrocket and you medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. At mance to analyze bad shots, will start to believe that you really left is silver medalist since it requires you to focus on can do all kinds of things with Alister Allan (GBR), the bronze winner is what has gone wrong. It points your mind. Once you believe that Kirill Ivanov (USSR). the mind away from what you are the mind can be trained, you can Going into the fi nals, Allan had 1181, trying to do right. The mind func- go on to the next step, which is to Cooper 1180 and tions like a good computer. If junk develop a series of thoughts that Ivanov 1173. Cooper pulled it out over goes in, junk will come out. The will help you fi re a good shot. his teammate in the idea is to train your mind not to let This series of thoughts is fi nal, 99.3 to 94.6. the negative thoughts in. When- another way to train your mind. ever a negative thought comes You can actually work out for in, a positive thought should be yourself exactly how you want to

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TRAINING YOUR MIND BY MALCOLM COOPER Editor’s Note: Great Britain’s Malcolm Cooper won gold medals in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics for the smallbore three-position event. He was the only competitor ever to win this Olympic event twice, and only the 12th shooter since 1896 to win two Olympic gold medals. He held, or shared, fi ve world records at 300 meters. See Part I in the January 2014 issue of Shooting Sports USA. think at a certain time and place. before the rifl e is picked up for a Imagining a perfect shot just been many times when you You can sit down and determine shot, you should envision a per- before you shoot can help bring have wondered how many clicks the thoughts that would be most fect sequence of: Settling the rifl e, to your mind exactly what you you needed for wind, answered helpful to a good performance. relaxing with it in the center of the want, and it increases your ability the question, and then thought: Use your imagination to see and hold area, breathing out, taking to repeat it. It also helps keep “No, that can’t be right.” You then feel what a good performance the fi nal hold, seeing through the your mind fairly occupied with went with a more conservative on a shot is like. You must be sights with the bull in the center, performing properly. If you are number of clicks, only to fi nd out able to think about that good breaking the shot and following constantly calculating your score, that your instincts were right. I performance before and during through. This perfect sequence you are wasting your mental enjoy following my instincts. I the fi ring of a shot. For example, can then be carried out. energy and you are not thinking get quite a kick when I follow of what you need to in order to them and they are right, which do well. It is a good practice to they often are. While there is an follow a bad shot with a mental element that draws me back to review of what you want to caution, the rougher the condi- think, and then be sure to think tions, the better I seem to do by correctly during the next shot. following my instincts. Now, for Gary Anderson This confi rmation of proper the most part, I don’t wait on the thinking will tend to eliminate wind, but go with my instincts for poor thinking and the memory of a sight correction and shoot or the bad performance. hold over. Another form of mind train- Mental training is no substitute ing is learning to follow your for technical training. It is regret- instincts. All input from training table that having the mind trained and matches becomes part of as you would like doesn’t help the your natural instincts, and these body do what you want it to. On instincts can become your best the other hand, an untrained mind friend. I’m sure that there have will hold back a well-trained body.

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P H 2014 R O O TO IT S ED B G Y C IN HIP AG LOHMAN, MAN

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F-SSUSA_1403_SShow.indd 29 2/19/14 3:58 PM FEATURE // RULE CHANGES NRA Annual Rule Changes By NRA Staff Because rule changes Model: DE1911C are now posted online as updated rule books, we’ve changed how we report them. To provide some background for the rule changes, we have included a verbatim extract of the Competition Rules & Programs Committee report, as follows. For the current

rule books, click here. Chip Lohman

NATIONAL RIFLE J. William Carter; Edie P. Fleeman; noted that the Competitive ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Peter J. Printz; John C. Sigler; Shooting Division is conclud- REPORT OF THE Dwight D. Van Horn and John ing another busy year, having COMPETITION RULES & Parker, Acting Committee sanctioned 12,108 tournaments PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Secretary. Members unable to through November 2013, which Arlington, Virginia attend the meeting were Thomas exceeds the 2012 total for the January 11-12, 2014 P. Arvas and Johnny Nugent. year. The Committee was • Two Models Available: DE1911G (5” Barrel) & DE1911C (4.33” Barrel) TO: NRA Board of Directors Also present at the meeting informed that work has already • Ships with two 8 round magazines was Sheri Judd, Program started on the 2014 events, • Skeletonized Hammer The Competitions Rules and Coordinator, NRA High Power with the goal of exceeding the Programs Committee met Rifle Department. number held in 2013. • Extended Magazine Release on December 8, 2013 at the • Extended Thumb Safety NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, COMMITTEE SECRETARY’S The Committee discussed • Checkered, Flat Mainspring Housing made from Aluminum Virginia. Committee members REPORT many areas of interest • Stainless Steel Full-length Guide Rod present were Clel Baudler, Mr. Parker read the Committee and the following topics MSRP: Chairman; Patricia A. Clark, Secretary’s Report as written by were addressed: Vice Chairman; William H. Allen; Competitive Shooting Director • The Remington & NRA $874 David E. Bennett; Dave Butz; Mr. Dennis Willing. Mr. Parker National Matches at Camp Factory: 12602 33rd Ave. SW, Pillager, MN 56473 Consumer Sales and Service: 508-635-4273 | Fax: 218-746-3097 30 SSUSA MARCH 2014 Website: www.magnumresearch.com | www.facebook.com/KahrArms

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Model: DE1911C Chip Lohman

noted that the Competitive Shooting Division is conclud- ing another busy year, having sanctioned 12,108 tournaments through November 2013, which exceeds the 2012 total for the year. The Committee was • Two Models Available: DE1911G (5” Barrel) & DE1911C (4.33” Barrel) informed that work has already • Ships with two 8 round magazines started on the 2014 events, • Skeletonized Hammer with the goal of exceeding the number held in 2013. • Extended Magazine Release • Extended Thumb Safety The Committee discussed • Checkered, Flat Mainspring Housing made from Aluminum many areas of interest • Stainless Steel Full-length Guide Rod and the following topics MSRP: were addressed: • The Remington & NRA $874 National Matches at Camp Factory: 12602 33rd Ave. SW, Pillager, MN 56473 Consumer Sales and Service: 508-635-4273 | Fax: 218-746-3097 30 SSUSA MARCH 2014 Website: www.magnumresearch.com | www.facebook.com/KahrArms

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Perry, Ohio initiated the first • The Division has been involved • Recommendation/Discussion: ever Mid-Range National in creation of the National That the Competitive Shooting Championship in 2013. Defense Match, a basic Division discontinue send- • The World F-Class Champion- through advanced High Power ing paper copies of National ships were held at the NRA Rifle course-of-fire designed to Records listings to registered Whittington Center range in bring people out to the range tournament sponsors, unless Raton, NM in August. The U.S. for both recreation and compe- requested by a sponsor. took gold in the Individual tition. We are working closely • Recommendation/Discussion: events in both F-Open and with the Education & Training That the Competitive Shoot- F-T/R and gold in the 8-person Division on this rollout. ing Division utilize electronic F-T/R team event. • Electronic targets are still in means for NRA Tournament • At Camp Perry, the U.S. Full- the planning stage with hopes Sanctioning and reporting to bore Rifle Championship will of getting them in place in the greatest extent possible. arrive in 2014 and serve as 2015 or 2016. Year 2016 is a prelude to the 2015 World only indicated for High Power The Committee makes the Target Rifle (Palma) Champion- because the 2015 World Cham- following recommendations ship. About 200 foreign visi- pionships does not provide for to the Board of Directors: tors are expected to shoot in use of electronic targets. 2014 and more than twice • CMP has backed away from Action Shooting that in 2015. cooperative relationships with Committee • Smallbore Rifle is putting the the NRA and USA Shooting, MOVED: Amend NRA finishing touches on their preferring to go their own Action Pistol Rule 9.17 - move to Bristol, IN for their way and establish their own Safety Violations first championships in 2014. Small- identity. As much as possible, sentence to read: bore moved to the St. Joseph the NRA will plan future “An accumulation of Valley Rifle and Pistol Associa- events in cooperation with two safety violations in tion’s Chief Wa-Ke`-De range to USA Shooting. a tournament requires an accommodate the High Power • The 2014 Junior Air Gun Cham- automatic disqualification.” events above. pionship has morphed into • The Competitive Shooting an adult, junior and disabled Air Gun Committee Division assumed command of championship. The events will MOVED: Make the following the Interservice Pistol Champi- be conducted simultaneously rule changes to the BB onships from the U.S. Army’s at 17 locations throughout the Gun Rulebook: Marksmanship Training Unit, U.S., including Hawaii and following changes within the Alaska, over one weekend. Each 6.2.1 - Target Height - Army that prohibited the location has an Orion Target No portion of the targets acceptance of entry fees. The Scoring system that will be used will be placed below 6 inches events went well and we have to score targets and report the or above 3 feet for prone, been invited back, so we are scores to NRA HQ who will be sitting, and kneeling positions. currently making plans for the conducting and coordinating the No portion of the targets will 2014 championship. sites. Each location will have a be below 3 feet or above 5 feet • The 2013 MidwayUSA & NRA person on site to represent the from the ground for the standing Bianchi Cup was a great suc- NRA and monitor the conduct position. Lateral deviations of cess with more competitors of the shooting. Awards will be left or right of the center of and several opting to shoot provided nationally, as well as the target should not exceed multiple firearms in the events for each site. 9.8 inches (25 cm).

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F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 32 2/19/14 3:57 PM • Recommendation/Discussion: That the Competitive Shooting Division discontinue send- ing paper copies of National Records listings to registered tournament sponsors, unless requested by a sponsor. • Recommendation/Discussion: That the Competitive Shoot- ing Division utilize electronic means for NRA Tournament Sanctioning and reporting to the greatest extent possible.

The Committee makes the following recommendations to the Board of Directors:

Action Shooting Committee MOVED: Amend NRA Action Pistol Rule 9.17 - Safety Violations first sentence to read: “An accumulation of two safety violations in a tournament requires an automatic disqualification.”

Air Gun Committee MOVED: Make the following rule changes to the BB Gun Rulebook:

6.2.1 - Target Height - No portion of the targets will be placed below 6 inches or above 3 feet for prone, sitting, and kneeling positions. No portion of the targets will be below 3 feet or above 5 feet from the ground for the standing position. Lateral deviations of left or right of the center of the target should not exceed 9.8 inches (25 cm).

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F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 33 2/19/14 3:57 PM FEATURE // RULE CHANGES DESIGNED IN ITALY. 10.10.6 - Calibration of Electronic 14.3.3 - Electronic Scoring - chamber indicator (ECI) is Scoring Devices - Electronic Electronic scoring machines required in all NRA High Power MADE IN AMERICA. scoring devices which score are authorized. Rifle Competitions to indicate paper targets must be cali- MOVED: Make the following that the rifle is safe. By defini- brated before the start of rule changes to the Precision tion, the ECI must be of a highly HOW’S THAT FOR FOREIGN RELATIONS? the match. If recalibration is Air Gun Rulebook: visible color such as yellow or necessary during the match, orange, and must extend far INTRODUCING THE BERETTA ARX100: So incredibly intuitive, there’s no translation necessary. all prior targets must be Delete course of fire 17.5 (a) (1) enough into the chamber of the rescored using the new “20 Shots Prone” in the Preci- rifle to ensure the absence of a The same mission-ready technologies employed by military calibration. [Editor’s note: sion Air Rifle Position Rules, and cartridge in the chamber once forces around the world are now available commercially in the U.S. That means quick barrel changes, multi- Also changed in the Precision and renumber. The National Record the ECI has been inserted. The caliber options, ambidextrous ejection, and unlimited Sporter Air Gun rule books.] for 20 shots prone in precision flag portion of the ECI must versatility. In other words—game over. has repeatedly been met, and extend far enough from the 10.10.6.1 - Challenge of Paper because it is currently set at 200, open action so that it is readily Targets Scored by Electronic can never be broken. Therefore, visible to line staff, referees and Devices - If a challenge to the the record should be retired. other competitors. score is made, the individual Remove all 15-round courses bull must be challenged. [Editor’s note: See the of fire for Section 17 - National The shot will be plugged exact reading of new Rule 17.5 Records except for Palma Course using the appropriate scoring (a) (1-7) in the Precision in F-Class and standardize to gauge (14.3). The decision Air Gun rule book.] 20 rounds with the rules on of the referee or jury is final. page 71 reading as follows: [Editor’s note: Also changed Black Powder in the Precision and Sporter Committee Rule 17.5 Courses of Fire Air Gun rule books.] MOVED: Change Rule 14.18, for which National Records Signal system for scoring are Recognized 11.6.2 - Retention of Records - targets from the 2011 Match All fired targets must be Director’s Bulletin. Note: National F-Class High Power retained until the end of Rifle Records are maintained the challenge period for Description: This will allow Black for both the F-Class Open and that match. When targets Powder to use the same scoring F-Class TR as defined in Rules are used as scorecards and system as High Power Rifle. 3.4(a) and (b) for scores fired over the score is transferred into the following courses for “Open”, a computer, the computer High Power Rifle “Police”, “Service”, “Civilian”, record becomes the official Committee “Women”, “Junior”, “Senior”, scorecard at the end of the MOVED: Make the following and “Grand Senior” categories posted challenge period for changes to the High Power fired on targets indicated for any that match. [Editor’s note: Rifle Rule book: sights. The “Service” category Also changed in the Precision and includes Regular Service, Sporter Air Gun rule books.] Rule 9.14(c) - Refiring - Reserve Components and No competitor will be allowed National Guard. In order for — Multi-caliber option with tool-free barrel removal Note: Targets for National more than one refire per stage records to be recognized promptly, Get the 411 — Complete ambidextrous control and operation Record consideration shall regardless of malfunction type. National Record Reporting forms on the ARX100. — Quick and easy disassembly and maintenance be retained and sent with must be submitted to NRA by the Scan the code: documentation to the Rule 3.21 - Empty Chamber Statistical Officer of the tourna- — Piston-engineered for optimum reliability National Rifle Association. Indicators - The use of an empty ment in which they were fired, BerettaUSA.com/ARX100/GA 34 SSUSA MARCH 2014

F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 34 2/19/14 3:57 PM DESIGNED IN ITALY. chamber indicator (ECI) is required in all NRA High Power MADE IN AMERICA. Rifle Competitions to indicate that the rifle is safe. By definition, the ECI must be of a highly HOW’S THAT FOR FOREIGN RELATIONS? visible color such as yellow or orange, and must extend far INTRODUCING THE BERETTA ARX100: So incredibly intuitive, there’s no translation necessary. enough into the chamber of the rifle to ensure the absence of a The same mission-ready technologies employed by military cartridge in the chamber once forces around the world are now available commercially in the U.S. That means quick barrel changes, multi- the ECI has been inserted. The caliber options, ambidextrous ejection, and unlimited flag portion of the ECI must versatility. In other words—game over. extend far enough from the open action so that it is readily visible to line staff, referees and other competitors. Remove all 15-round courses of fire for Section 17 - National Records except for Palma Course in F-Class and standardize to 20 rounds with the rules on page 71 reading as follows:

Rule 17.5 Courses of Fire for which National Records are Recognized

Note: National F-Class High Power Rifle Records are maintained for both the F-Class Open and F-Class TR as defined in Rules 3.4(a) and (b) for scores fired over the following courses for “Open”, “Police”, “Service”, “Civilian”, “Women”, “Junior”, “Senior”, and “Grand Senior” categories fired on targets indicated for any sights. The “Service” category includes Regular Service, Reserve Components and National Guard. In order for — Multi-caliber option with tool-free barrel removal records to be recognized promptly, Get the 411 — Complete ambidextrous control and operation National Record Reporting forms on the ARX100. — Quick and easy disassembly and maintenance must be submitted to NRA by the Scan the code: Statistical Officer of the tourna- — Piston-engineered for optimum reliability ment in which they were fired, BerettaUSA.com/ARX100/GA 34 SSUSA MARCH 2014

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after being certified by the Jury or to accommodate the needs of top bar to say “NRA Internation- Referee. National Record Report- the World Championship events. al.” Approximately 20 years ago ing forms are mailed to sponsors Team matches at the National this was an earned badge until of NRA Registered Tournaments Fullbore Championship shall the CMP took over and no longer by NRA Headquarters. use Rule 7.8, except when the accepts ICFRA rules, as the CMP Unlimited sighting shots shall National Fullbore Champion- has an international badge run be fired and recorded in the ship is fired in conjunction with under ISSF rules. course of fire described in Rule the World Target Rifle (Palma) MOVED: Delete all references 17.5(d). Two sighters will be Championship where both the that pertain to 300 meter high optional in course of fire (f), and course of fire and target may be power shooting in the Interna- two sighters shall be fired and changed to accommodate the tional Rifle Rule Book. recorded in each stage of needs of the World Champion- all other listed courses of fire. ship events. Law Enforcement Team matches may be fired National Records may not be Assistance Committee without sighters. [Editor’s note: set in those instances where the MOVED: Approve the revised See the new rule book for course of fire and/or target has Police Pistol Combat rules as course-of-fire details.] been changed to accommodate shown below. the World Championship events. Rule 17.6 - Co-holder Records: MOVED: Allow the NRA Compet- PPC Rule 3.16 - Ammunition Tie-breaking rules beyond the itive Shooting Division to con- Below is the recommended use of numerical scores includ- duct the 2014 and 2015 National Rule amendment to reduce the ing X count will not be employed Fullbore Championship under number of types of ammunition when establishing National ICFRA Rules. required and reduce cost Records. Co-holder status will MOVED: Approve that the to competitors. The correspond- be accorded to individuals or international distinguished rifle ing Quick View Firearm Matrix teams when their score equals badge be accepted into the NRA pages in the Rule Book would a National Records. Co-holder Competitive Shooting Program, also be amended to reflect the records shall not be issued to as described below: same changes. the same individual or team The current Rule is to be who currently holds the record, NRA International Distinguished amended to read as follows: should they tie their own exist- Badge. This would be based on ing record. the individuals competing in Ammunition: No high speed world championship matches or Magnum ammunition will Rule 7.11 National Matches (chart given to Committee mem- be allowed. Ammunition must Fullbore Individual Course bers); under ICFRA rules. When be loaded to produce sufficient (180 shots) (under Standard placing 1st - 10th in these world velocity to pass through the Courses of Fire, 2nd paragraph) - championships, competitors target AND the backer. Shots Those match sponsors approved may win points from the U.S. that do not pass through the to host the National Fullbore NRA for individual and/or team target and the backer will be Championship shall use Rule matches. The Stars and Stripes scored as misses. 7.11, except when the National Match and the Americas Match Fullbore Championship is fired which are both run under NRA 1. Open Class Division Firearms: in conjunction with the World Rules would be included in this Either hand loaded or factory Target Rifle (Palma) Champion- point system. A design on a loaded ammunition may be ship where both the course of possible badge was given to used. Wadcutter ammunition fire and target may be changed Committee members with the is allowed.

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F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 36 2/19/14 3:57 PM top bar to say “NRA Internation- al.” Approximately 20 years ago this was an earned badge until the CMP took over and no longer accepts ICFRA rules, as the CMP has an international badge run under ISSF rules. MOVED: Delete all references that pertain to 300 meter high power shooting in the Interna- tional Riﬂe Rule Book.

Law Enforcement Assistance Committee MOVED: Approve the revised Police Pistol Combat rules as shown below.

PPC Rule 3.16 - Ammunition Below is the recommended Rule amendment to reduce the number of types of ammunition required and reduce cost to competitors. The correspond- ing Quick View Firearm Matrix pages in the Rule Book would also be amended to reﬂect the same changes. The current Rule is to be amended to read as follows:

Ammunition: No high speed or Magnum ammunition will be allowed. Ammunition must be loaded to produce sufﬁcient velocity to pass through the target AND the backer. Shots that do not pass through the target and the backer will be scored as misses.

1. Open Class Division Firearms: Either hand loaded or factory loaded ammunition may be used. Wadcutter ammunition is allowed.

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2. Stock Duty Gun Division below is to be added to the exist- Competitions website. To be part for the pistol, provided Firearms and Distinguished ing Rule to clarify this issue. considered for approval the such sights do not require Firearms: Either hand loaded pistol must be a mass produced alteration of the firearm or factory loaded ammuni- 10.14 Loading: After initial center-fire semi-automatic pistol for installation. tion. No wadcutter ammuni- loading, all loading will be with made for police or military use 5. Finger groove and slip tion is allowed. cartridges taken from the com- (at least 1,000 pistols), a stock on grips. petitor’s pocket, cartridge belt, catalog item that is unmodified 6. Magazine bumper pad. PPC Rule 5.10 Position Firing mechanical loaders, or special from its original factory condi- Order/Penalties: A new Rule pouch that must be on the tion, and have a double, double/ Prohibited: concerning the firing order for competitor’s person. Cartridge single, or striker type action. Single Action Pistols. position shooting and penalties belts and special pouches may The pistol must be capable of 1. Custom or competition for firing out of order. be used if they are practical for chambering and firing .35 caliber model pistols, even if a law enforcement duty use. No or larger ammunition, or catalog item or another ver- Below is the text for new more than six cartridges may FN 5.7 x 28 caliber ammunition. sion of the manufacturer’s Rule 5.10. be loaded in a semi-automatic All double action semi-automatic base stock model. pistol or magazine unless as a pistols must fire the first shot 2. Any external change to the 5.10 Position Firing Order / result of conducting immedi- of every stage double action. pistol from its original manu- Penalties: The approved Courses ate action procedures to clear a Trigger pull not less than factured condition, including of Fire for each Match are listed pistol malfunction. It is the com- 3.5 pounds single or double grips, extended magazine in Section 7. Shooters must fire petitor’s responsibility to have action. The course of fire for wells/funnel, trigger stops, the positions in the Match in the sufficient ammunition in his pos- Production Semi-Automatic trigger shoes, etc. order listed, for example: Match session to complete the stage Pistols is Match 14, the Stock 3. Changing any internal 2 requires 6 shots fired kneeling; or match. If the equipment to be Service Semi-Automatic Pistol part or component with 6 shots fired standing left hand used is questionable, it should course using the shooters Stock a non-original factory with support from behind bar- be submitted to the Tournament Duty Gun Classification. See manufactured part. ricade, and 6 shots fired stand- Director for decision prior to the Section 7 for the course descrip- 4. Tape on the grip/stock. ing right hand with support from first match. tion and Section 19 for Classifi- 5. Any substance that results in behind barricade at the 25 yard cation information. a sticky surface to the grip/ line. Should a shooter begin in PPC Rule 3.10 - Production stock or hand. the incorrect position, or get out Semi-Automatic Pistol Allowed: of order in the positions during The new specifications will 1. Maximum barrel length of Pistol Committee a Match or Stage of a Match, the become Rule 3.10 and current 5 inches. MOVED: Adopt the following Tournament Official or Referee Rule 3.10 through Rule 3.20 will 2. Maximum sight radius of rule changes as shown below: will issue an Official Warning to be re-numbered up. Any refer- 7.5 inches. the shooter. If additional position ences to the re-numbered Rules 3. Installation of extended maga- Rule 3.20 Ear Protection: All violations occur after the warn- elsewhere in the Police Pistol zine releases and slide catch- competitors and other person- ing during the same Tournament Combat Rule Book will be es produced by the pistol’s nel in the immediate vicinity of the shooter will have 60 points re-numbered as well. manufacturer. the range complex are urged to deducted from their final target Below is the wording for 4. Replacement of the factory wear hearing protection devices. score for the Match where the amended Rule 3.10. fixed or adjustable service Only sound reducing devices positions were fired out of order. sights with another service may be worn. Match sponsors This applies for all Individual and 3.10 Production Semi-Automatic type sight, luminescent (and or ranges) may require Team Matches. Pistol: Pistols for this Division service sight, or fiber optic ear protection. are approved by NRA Law service sight sold by the PPC Rule 10.14 - Loading Enforcement Competitions and pistol’s manufacturer as a Rule 3.22 Cell Phones and The highlighted text in italics listed on the Law Enforcement factory catalog replacement other shooting aids: Shooters

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F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 38 2/19/14 3:57 PM Competitions website. To be part for the pistol, provided are responsible to ensure all firearm as described, in NRA considered for approval the such sights do not require devices in their possession Pistol Rule(s). pistol must be a mass produced alteration of the firearm forward of the ready line are center-fire semi-automatic pistol for installation. silenced and communication 22.3 Equipment - See NRA Pistol made for police or military use 5. Finger groove and slip disabled (e.g.: mute all sound Rule(s) in Section 3. EQUIPMENT (at least 1,000 pistols), a stock on grips. producing devices & airplane AND AMMUNITION catalog item that is unmodified 6. Magazine bumper pad. mode for cell phones). from its original factory condi- 22.4 Classes - Individual and tion, and have a double, double/ Prohibited: Remove Section 22 – Made In team competitors will com- single, or striker type action. Single Action Pistols. America Match Rules from the pete in their regularly assigned The pistol must be capable of 1. Custom or competition NRA Pistol rule book. classes and the NRA Pistol Rules chambering and firing .35 caliber model pistols, even if a governing the establishment of or larger ammunition, or catalog item or another ver- Add 22.1 Eligibility of individual and team classifica- FN 5.7 x 28 caliber ammunition. sion of the manufacturer’s Competitors - This competitions will govern. See NRA Pistol All double action semi-automatic base stock model. tion is open to any competitor Rule(s) in Section 19. NATIONAL pistols must fire the first shot 2. Any external change to the otherwise eligible to compete in PISTOL CLASSIFICATION. of every stage double action. pistol from its original manu- Conventional Pistol competition. Trigger pull not less than factured condition, including 22.5 Teams - Tournament spon- 3.5 pounds single or double grips, extended magazine 22.2 Course of Fire - Shooters sors are authorized and encour- action. The course of fire for wells/funnel, trigger stops, will shoot standard courses of aged to conduct .22 Caliber Only Production Semi-Automatic trigger shoes, etc. fire shoulder-to-shoulder with Aggregate Competition team Pistols is Match 14, the Stock 3. Changing any internal other shooters competing in matches conducted pursuant to Service Semi-Automatic Pistol part or component with open NRA Pistol competition. the same rules as those gov- course using the shooters Stock a non-original factory However, shooters will shoot erning all other team matches Duty Gun Classification. See manufactured part. the below described pistol in conducted pursuant to the NRA Section 7 for the course descrip- 4. Tape on the grip/stock. all three phases of a standard Pistol Rules. tion and Section 19 for Classifi- 5. Any substance that results in 2700 aggregate instead of cation information. a sticky surface to the grip/ changing pistols during the 22.6 Tournaments - Tournament stock or hand. center-fire and .45 caliber sponsors are highly encouraged Allowed: matches. They will record to include .22 Caliber Only 1. Maximum barrel length of Pistol Committee aggregates in the same manner Aggregate Competition indi- 5 inches. MOVED: Adopt the following as other shooters shooting vidual and team events as a part 2. Maximum sight radius of rule changes as shown below: more than one caliber of pistol, of their program. Match spon- 7.5 inches. but will compete only against sors shall report .22 Caliber Only 3. Installation of extended maga- Rule 3.20 Ear Protection: All other eligible .22 Caliber Only Tournament results separately zine releases and slide catch- competitors and other person- Aggregate shooters and will from other tournament results. es produced by the pistol’s nel in the immediate vicinity of only be eligible for awards manufacturer. the range complex are urged to designated for the .22 Caliber 22.7 National Records – There 4. Replacement of the factory wear hearing protection devices. Aggregate Competition events will be no National Records fixed or adjustable service Only sound reducing devices except as provided in Rule 22.1. awarded or established for this sights with another service may be worn. Match sponsors Just as each open class competi- .22 Caliber Only Aggregate. type sight, luminescent (and or ranges) may require tor will compile 900 point and service sight, or fiber optic ear protection. 2700-point aggregates using Add the following: service sight sold by the more than one gun, the .22 Caliber NRA Pistol Rule 3. EQUIPMENT pistol’s manufacturer as a Rule 3.22 Cell Phones and only competitors will compile AND AMMUNITION factory catalog replacement other shooting aids: Shooters those aggregates with only one This section defines authorized

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equipment. Where alterna- the request of the tourna- as originally manufactured, h) Orthopedic style grips tive types of equipment are ment director. are permitted. are prohibited shown, the least restrictive 2. Metallic Division - Minimum d) The front sight must be a conditions apply unless the caliber is .22 caliber or larger non-adjustable sight. The Silhouette Committee tournament program sets forth (including 7.65 mm and rear sight may be adjustable, MOVED: Adopt the change limitations. Conventional .45 caliber pistols and revolv- sights may be replaced but below to Rule 3.1.3 1.(a) Pistol will use (3) three Divisions; ers); barrel length, including they must use the original Open, Metallic & Production cylinder, not more than dovetail cuts and must retain 3.1.3 Cowboy Lever Action Divisions, these Divisions can be 10 inches. All standard safety the original configuration of Silhouette Rifle used in any tournament for .22 features of the guns must the firearm sight. Fiber optic caliber, Center Fire or .45 Caliber operate properly. sights are permitted. Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette firearms. Trigger pull require- e) Barrels may be replaced (a) Any lever action center ments for each firearm are listed The following items with original factory or after fire rifle .25 caliber or larger in NRA Pistol Rules 3.1.1, 3.1.2, are prohibited: market barrels with the with a tubular magazine of 3.1.3, 3.14, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4. Clas- a) Peep, ghost, optical or same configuration and original manufacturer or sification cards will be issued for electronic sights. caliber of the original barrel. replica thereof. A rimmed case each Division; there will be NO Modifications to the slide or loaded with a round or flat National Records for a period of 3. Production Division - frame to facilitate the use of nosed bullet must be used. three calendar years. The com- A Production Firearm is a the aftermarket barrel are Exception: .30 Remington and petitors aggregate will be deter- semi-automatic handgun or not permitted. .35 Remington are allowed. mined by the highest division revolver which is or has f) External finishes, either they compete in, in the order been a catalog item readily protective or decorative and Smallbore Rifle listed below: Open, Metallic, available to the general other nonfunctional embel- Committee Production Division(s), Open public equipped with factory lishments (such as engrav- MOVED: Remove all references being the highest, and Produc- notch & post sights. All ing, inlays or inscriptions) of Smallbore Free Rifle and tion Division being the lowest. standard safety features are permitted. Smallbore Sport Rifle from the Competitor’s classification in of firearms must operate International Rifle Rule Book. the highest Division will be properly. The firearm shall The following firearm modifica- MOVED: That the following rule used in competition. have no visible internal of tions are prohibited: changes be approved: external modifications a) Milling of slide, slide ports 1. Open Division - Any semi- except as follows: are allowed on only factory- 5.10 Kneeling ... Competitors automatic handgun or revolv- original approved models. 55 years of age and older er using any sights, including a) Grips may be replaced or b) Custom-shop firearms. (beginning on January 1 of telescopic, are permitted with modified to fit the com- c) Changes in the original fac- the calendar year in which they the exception of those sights petitor’s hand or to facilitate tory sight configuration of turn 55) may use two kneeling that project an image on the loading. Checkering, stip- the firearm are prohibited, rolls in the kneeling position. target. Barrel length, includ- pling, grip tape and grip front adjustable sights. The second roll (which must ing cylinder, not more than sleeves are permitted. d) Peep, ghost, optical, conform to Rule 3.14.1) will be 10 inches. Firearm used in b) Barrel length may not electronic, Bo-Mar and used between the right heel competition shall be service- exceed 5.35 inches for Aristocrat type sights. and right buttock (right hand able and safe. All standard semi-automatic pistols e) Thumb rest grips or shooter) of the competitor. safety features of the firearm and may not exceed magazine extensions. Reverse the procedure for left must operate properly. If any 6 inches for revolvers. f) Compensators ported or hand shooters. firearm is observed to be c) Wide “target” style weighted barrels. unserviceable or unsafe, hammers and triggers, g) Single Action Semi-Auto 10.10.4 Crossfires it shall be withdrawn at if included on the firearm Pistols are prohibited (a) See Rules 9.25 and 14.10

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F-SSUSA_1403_RChange.indd 40 2/19/14 3:57 PM as originally manufactured, h) Orthopedic style grips (b) thru (h) would remain score cards when scored in are permitted. are prohibited as written. Statistical Office and therefore d) The front sight must be a must be retained in good order non-adjustable sight. The Silhouette Committee 10.10.6 Calibration of Electronic until the time allowed for fil- rear sight may be adjustable, MOVED: Adopt the change Scoring Devices ing challenges and protests has sights may be replaced but below to Rule 3.1.3 1.(a) Electronic scoring devices that expired. See Rule 11.6.2. they must use the original score paper targets must be dovetail cuts and must retain 3.1.3 Cowboy Lever Action calibrated before the start of the MOVED: Add F-Class Smallbore the original configuration of Silhouette Rifle match. If recalibration is neces- Rifle rules to the Smallbore the firearm sight. Fiber optic sary during the match, all prior Rifle Rule Book, Section 24, as sights are permitted. Cowboy Lever Action Silhouette targets must be rescored using a provisional match using the e) Barrels may be replaced (a) Any lever action center the new calibration. rules presented: with original factory or after fire rifle .25 caliber or larger market barrels with the with a tubular magazine of 10.10. 6.1 Challenge of 24. PROVISIONAL F-CLASS same configuration and original manufacturer or Paper Targets Scored by SMALLBORE RIFLE RULES caliber of the original barrel. replica thereof. A rimmed case Electronic Devices Note: These rules are pro- Modifications to the slide or loaded with a round or flat If a challenge to the score is vided for the conduct of F-Class frame to facilitate the use of nosed bullet must be used. made, the individual bull must smallbore rifle shooting events. the aftermarket barrel are Exception: .30 Remington and be challenged. The shot will be Scores fired in this competition not permitted. .35 Remington are allowed. plugged using the appropriate will be used for classification. f) External finishes, either scoring gauge (Rule 14.3.). The In all cases where specific rules protective or decorative and Smallbore Rifle decision of the Referee or Jury are not given here, the appro- other nonfunctional embel- Committee is final. priate rules for smallbore rifle lishments (such as engrav- MOVED: Remove all references competition shall be used. ing, inlays or inscriptions) of Smallbore Free Rifle and 19.15 Individual Class Averages are permitted. Smallbore Sport Rifle from the [Editors note: See new 3. EQUIPMENT AND International Rifle Rule Book. rulebook for details.] AMMUNITION The following firearm modifica- MOVED: That the following rule tions are prohibited: changes be approved: Rule 11.6.2 Retention 3.1.1 Smallbore F-Class Rifle a) Milling of slide, slide ports of Records - The Statistical (a) F-Class Open (F-O) Rifle - are allowed on only factory- 5.10 Kneeling ... Competitors Office will retain in good order A rifle restricted to fire .22 LR. original approved models. 55 years of age and older all completed Official Score “Rail guns” and positive b) Custom-shop firearms. (beginning on January 1 of Cards for 30 days, and all fired mechanical methods of return- c) Changes in the original fac- the calendar year in which they targets (except those scored on ing to the precise point of aim tory sight configuration of turn 55) may use two kneeling frames) until the expiration of for the prior shot are not permit- the firearm are prohibited, rolls in the kneeling position. the time allowed for challenges ted. Any safe, manually operated front adjustable sights. The second roll (which must and protests. When targets trigger is permitted. Provisions d) Peep, ghost, optical, conform to Rule 3.14.1) will be are used as score cards and of Rule 3.16 Release Triggers electronic, Bo-Mar and used between the right heel transferred to a computer, the applies to this definition. Any Aristocrat type sights. and right buttock (right hand computer record becomes the sighting system is permitted, but e) Thumb rest grips or shooter) of the competitor. official score card at the end of it must be included in the rifle’s magazine extensions. Reverse the procedure for left the posted challenge period for overall weight. f) Compensators ported or hand shooters. the match. (1) The rifle’s overall weight, weighted barrels. including all attach- g) Single Action Semi-Auto 10.10.4 Crossfires Rule 14.2.1 Targets as Score ments such as sights and Pistols are prohibited (a) See Rules 9.25 and 14.10 Cards - Targets constitute the bipod, must not exceed

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8.25 kilograms (approxi- apparel, which recoils or 19. CLASSIFICATION mately 18.18 pounds). An partially recoils with the rifle, 19.4 Scores Used for Individual “attachment” also includes or which is clamped, held, Classifications: - Scores to any external object, other or joined in any way to the be used for classification than the competitor and rifle for each shot, or which and reclassification will be apparel, which recoils or even slightly raises with the those fired in matches in partially recoils with the rifle, lifting of the rifle from its NRA competition as defined or which is clamped, held, or rest/firing point. in Rule 1.6. joined in any way to the rifle (2) The rifle must be fired in for each shot, or which even the prone position from the 19.15 Individual F-Class slightly raises with the firing shoulder of the competitor Averages. [Editor’s note: of the rifle from the rests). using rifle rests as defined in See the new rule book (2) The width of the rifle’s forend Rule 3.1.2(b). for details.] shall not exceed 76mm Though not a change in a (approximately 3 inches). 3.1.2 Smallbore F-Class Rule, the Committee recom- (3) The rifle must be fired in Rifle Rests mended a sentence be added the prone position from the [Editor’s note: See the new to the NRA Distinguished shoulder of the competitor rule book for details.] Smallbore Rifleman Awards using rifle rests as defined in program to acknowledge the Rule 3.1.2(a). 3.7 Sights - Any sighting establishment of a double system is permitted, but it distinguished award. The (b) F-Class Target Rifle (F-TR) - must be included in the rifle’s following sentence is requested A rifle restricted to fire overall weight. to be added to the end of .22 LR. The rifle must be fired the section. off a bipod, rigidly attached to 4. TARGETS the rifle’s forend, and/or a sling. Note: When competitors mark NRA DISTINGUISHED Any bipod, meeting the defini- targets for identification, they SMALLBORE RIFLEMAN tion of a bipod, may be used must be marked in bold let- AWARDS but its weight must be included ters “FClass.” (Stickers are An individual earning both in the rifle’s overall weight. recommended if practicable) the Prone and Position NRA Any safe, manually operated For conventional and metric Distinguished Smallbore trigger is permitted. Provisions prone matches when shooting Rifleman Awards will be of Rule 3.16 Release Triggers alongside target rifles, targets presented with a Double applies to this definition. Any A-50/A-51 and A-33 are recom- Distinguished Award. sighting system is permitted, mended. See Rule 19.4 below. but it must be included in the No Action Items rifle’s overall weight. 5. POSITION • Collegiate Programs (1) The rifle’s overall weight, 5.6.1 Prone – F-Class is fired Committee including all attachments in the prone position. The rifle • Shotgun Committee such as sights, sling and may be supported with a bipod • Sport Shooting Committee bipod, must not exceed and/or sling and rear rest. • Youth Programs Committee 8.25 kilograms (approxi- See Rule 3.1.2. mately 18.18 pounds. An “attachment” also includes 17. NATIONAL RECORDS - Respectfully submitted, any external object, other Note: No national records are Clel Baudler than the competitor and authorized at this time. Chairman

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2014 NATIONAL RIFLE & PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIPS NRA SANCTIONED CAMP PERRY, OH Jul. 8–13 Pistol Matches TOURNAMENTS Jul. 14–23 CMP High Power Rifle and Games Events To be listed, NRA must sanction matches by the 15th of the Jul. 24–29 NRA High Power Rifle and Mid-Range Championship Jul. 30–Aug. 3 NRA Long Range High Power Rifle Championship month, two months prior to the month of the magazine issue. Aug. 5–10 NRA Fullbore Championship If you are interested in entering a tournament, contact the individual Online Registration for the National Championships will be listed. For any cancellations or changes to the listing, please contact available in May at: www.nmentry.com (select the “2014 Camp Shelly Kramer: (703) 267-1459; [email protected] or Tonia Forte: Perry Online Entry” link). Entry forms and programs are available on the NRA Competitive Shooting web site or will be mailed (703) 267-1466; [email protected], NRA Competitive Shooting Division. to competitors. To request an entry form and program either: (A) Call (877) 672-6282 and press “1”; (B) E-mail a request indicating your desired phase (pistol, smallbore or high power rifle) to [email protected]; or (C) Mail a request indicating your 2014 35th Anniversary NATIONAL SMALLBORE desired phase to: NRA Competitive Shooting Division, Attn: MidwayUSA & RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS National Matches Request, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. NRA BIANCHI CUP BRISTOL, IN COLUMBIA, MO July 14-25, 2014 May 21-24, 2014 2014 F-CLASS NATIONAL Jul. 14-15 Metric 3-Position Championship CHAMPIONSHIPS The MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup is Jul. 16-17 Conventional 3-Position Championship PHOENIX, AZ the most prestigious handgun tournament Jul. 19-23 Conventional Prone Championship October 28-November 2, 2014 Jul. 24-25 Metric Prone Championship in the world. Both novice and accomplished For information please contact: Middleton Tompkins, international competitors travel to Columbia, MO, Championship Program will be available P.O. Box 11684, Prescott, AZ 86304; (928) 776-8576. to compete in this annual event. If you are March 3, 2014 with online registration available interested in attending or competing, please call April 3, 2014; more information will follow. (877) 672-6282 ext. 5; e-mail [email protected]; To request a written entry form and/or program: 2014 NATIONAL SILHOUETTE or write to: NRA Competitive Shooting Division, (A) Submit a written request via email to CHAMPIONSHIPS Attn: NRA Bianchi Cup, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., [email protected] or to [email protected] Fairfax, VA 22030. Please include your full mailing indicating your request or (B) Submit in written Mar. 21-23 Air Rifle Baton Rouge, LA address. Online registration is available at request indicating your rquest to NRA Competitive Jul. 9-12 Hunter’s Pistol Raton, NM http://bianchicup.nra.org/. Also, check us out Shooting Division, Attn: National Smallbore Jul. 14-16 Smallbore Rifle Raton, NM on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter keyword: Rifle Championships (Mrs. Lois Wenzell), Jul. 18-20 High Power Rifle Raton, NM nrabianchicup. 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Jul. 22-25 Cowboy Rifle Raton, NM Jul. 29-30 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Scope Raton, NM Aug. 1-2 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Raton, NM Sep. 13-20 Black Powder Target Rifle Raton, NM Click here for the entire Coming Events list. Program and entry cards will be available April 1, 2014. Write now Click this box to download the entire Coming Events list in a smaller file size (without page turning). for yours and be sure to specify the Championship(s) you wish to attend. Write or call: NRA Silhouette Dept., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030; (703) 267-1474 or [email protected].

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SSUSA_1403_CE.indd 44 2/19/14 4:08 PM COMING EVENTS NRA MEMBER INFORMATION & BENEFITS MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (877) 672-2000 NRA Headquarters: (703) 267-1000 2014 NATIONAL RIFLE & INTERNET ADDRESS: www.nra.org MEMBER SERVICE (800) 672-3888 NRA SANCTIONED PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIPS NRAstore.com (888) 607-6007 CAMP PERRY, OH MEMBER PROGRAMS Hertz Car Rental CDP# 166609 (800) 654-2200 Jul. 8–13 Pistol Matches AVIS Car Rental AWD# A832100 TOURNAMENTS Jul. 14–23 CMP High Power Rifle and Games Events (800) 225-7094 Jul. 24–29 NRA High Power Rifle and Mid-Range Championship NRA Endorsed Insurance Programs To be listed, NRA must sanction matches by the 15th of the (877) 672-3006 Jul. 30–Aug. 3 NRA Long Range High Power Rifle Championship NRA Endorsed Prescription Plan month, two months prior to the month of the magazine issue. Aug. 5–10 NRA Fullbore Championship (888) 436-3700 NRA Endorsed Check Program If you are interested in entering a tournament, contact the individual Online Registration for the National Championships will be (888) 331-6767 NRA VISA Card listed. For any cancellations or changes to the listing, please contact available in May at: www.nmentry.com (select the “2014 Camp (866) NRA-VISA Perry Online Entry” link). Entry forms and programs are avail- NRA Real Estate/Relocation Services Shelly Kramer: (703) 267-1459; [email protected] or Tonia Forte: (800) 593-2526 able on the NRA Competitive Shooting web site or will be mailed NRA Endorsed Moving Program (703) 267-1466; [email protected], NRA Competitive Shooting Division. to competitors. To request an entry form and program either: North American Van Lines (800) 524-5533 Allied Van Lines (800) 871-8864 (A) Call (877) 672-6282 and press “1”; (B) E-mail a request indicat- INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION ing your desired phase (pistol, smallbore or high power rifle) to Grassroots/Legislative Hotline [email protected]; or (C) Mail a request indicating your (800) 392-8683 NATIONAL SMALLBORE desired phase to: NRA Competitive Shooting Division, Attn: OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT (877) NRA-GIVE National Matches Request, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE NRA FOUNDATION (800) 423-6894 BRISTOL, IN GIFT PLANNING (800) 672-4521 July 14-25, 2014 EDDIE EAGLE GUNSAFE PROGRAM 2014 F-CLASS NATIONAL (800) 231-0752 Jul. 14-15 Metric 3-Position Championship CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIENDS OF NRA Jul. 16-17 Conventional 3-Position Championship PHOENIX, AZ (703) 267-1342 WOMEN ON TARGET Jul. 19-23 Conventional Prone Championship October 28-November 2, 2014 (800) 861-1166 Jul. 24-25 Metric Prone Championship For information please contact: Middleton Tompkins, REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM (800) 861-1166 Championship Program will be available P.O. Box 11684, Prescott, AZ 86304; (928) 776-8576. INSTRUCTOR/COACH March 3, 2014 with online registration available (703) 267-1500 April 3, 2014; more information will follow. COMPETITIVE SHOOTING To request a written entry form and/or program: 2014 NATIONAL SILHOUETTE (703) 267-1468 (A) Submit a written request via email to FIELD OPERATIONS/RANGES CHAMPIONSHIPS (877) 672-7264 [email protected] or to [email protected] GUN COLLECTOR PROGRAMS indicating your request or (B) Submit in written Mar. 21-23 Air Rifle Baton Rouge, LA (703) 267-1601 request indicating your rquest to NRA Competitive Jul. 9-12 Hunter’s Pistol Raton, NM NRA AFFILIATED CLUBS (800) NRA-CLUB Shooting Division, Attn: National Smallbore Jul. 14-16 Smallbore Rifle Raton, NM HUNTER SERVICES (703) 267-1500 Rifle Championships (Mrs. Lois Wenzell), Jul. 18-20 High Power Rifle Raton, NM 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. LAW ENFORCEMENT Jul. 22-25 Cowboy Rifle Raton, NM (703) 267-2640 Jul. 29-30 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Scope Raton, NM NATIONAL FIREARMS MUSEUM Aug. 1-2 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Raton, NM (703) 267-1600 Sep. 13-20 Black Powder Target Rifle Raton, NM EDUCATION & TRAINING (703) 267-1500 Program and entry cards will be available April 1, 2014. Write now MEDIA RELATIONS Click here for the entire Coming Events list. (703) 267-1595 Click this box to download the entire Coming Events list in a smaller file size (without page turning). for yours and be sure to specify the Championship(s) you wish to attend. Write or call: NRA Silhouette Dept., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., YOUTH PROGRAMS (703) 267-1505 Fairfax, VA 22030; (703) 267-1474 or [email protected]. PROGRAM MATERIALS CENTER (800) 336-7402

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