Introduction to High Power Rifle & M-1 Qualification Clinic

This one day class will introduce the novice shooter to high power rifle shooting and serve as the required match to purchase your very own US Army M-1 Garand from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). The current price for a GI service grade Garand is $595.00. Requirements to purchase from the CMP are to be a US citizen, be at least 18 years of age, be a member of a CMP affiliated club or State Association, and to complete a 50 round CMP affiliated match. All shooting at this clinic is from the 200 yard markers.

The course of activities are:

• Instructional clinic
• 3 sighting rounds
• 20 rounds prone slow fire
• 10 rounds prone rapid fire
• 10 rounds sitting rapid fire
• 10 rounds standing slow fire
• Scoring one shooter, target pulling for one shooter

Club M-1 Garand (30.06) & AR-15 (.223) rifles are available for use at ammo cost. Ammo is available at the clinic for $20.00 (53 rounds). We do not sell any other caliber of ammo. Club ammo must be used in club guns.

As an option, you may bring any of the following rifles with ammo to use at the clinic: M-1 Garand, M-1 Carbine, AR-15 / M-16, M-1A / M-14, Mini 14 / 30, or military bolt rifle. Iron sights only, no scoped rifles. You will need a canvas or leather adjustable sling for your rifle. Bring 53 rounds of ammo. Armor Piercing and Tracer ammo is NOT allowed. Two magazines or stripper clips (for bolt guns)are required.

After completing the clinic, attendees are invited to participate in any of the monthly matches held at Rio Salado.

Clinic cost: $35.00. Juniors 14 / 18 free (pay for ammo if using club owned gun).

Clinic dates: 2008 - Sun Oct 26, spring 2009 TBA

Clinic time: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Items to bring: EYE PROTECTION is MANDATORY on range property, EAR PROTECTION, food & plenty to drink, spotting scope or binoculars, pen or pencil, calculator or trust your own counting, long pants, long sleeve shirt (swearshirt works best), jacket to wear while shooting (non-slip fabric, shooting jacket or GI field jacket works best), folding lawn chair (if desired). Check out High Power Rifle Competition for a complete look at high power rules and gear.

Clinic Director: Doug Frerichs 480-767-1072 and e-mail dcfrerichs@msn.com

Each clinic is limited to 39 students. Make your reservations early.

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Updated 6-1-08.....................................................................................mdg