CMP EVENTS

This listing is tentative to board approval and maybe changed at any time.

The GSM matches are events developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to introduce shooters to competitive rifle shooting. They are designed to promote target practice and competition by as many adults and youth as possible. These matches generally are less formal than traditional target competitions, are restricted to equipment that is simpler and less costly and have courses of fire that can be completed by greater numbers of competitors. The Del Norte Gun club will conduct the GSM matches in the spirit of this intent. These matches may alternatively be referred to as CMP matches. Matches that are registered and sanctioned with the CMP will be posted on the Del Norte Gun Club web site: http://delnortegunclub.com/ , in an email announcement, and posted in the clubhouse.

DATES:

Matches will be held the 1^st Sunday of each month.

Location:

Del Norte Gun Club 1000-Yard Range, Rio Rancho New Mexico, USA

Competitor Eligibility:

This competition is open to all individuals. DNGC and NRA membership is recommended, but not required. For safety reasons, if a competitor is having problems keeping ALL bullets in the target and berm, he/she may be asked to cease-fire to re-evaluate their abilities at another time.

New shooters should evaluate the course of fire and consider attending a match to observe and ask as many questions as he/she might have before competing. GSM shooters are patient and very willing to assist new shooters, but it does help to know what you are getting into. It is also good to see the equipment used for GSM matches.

RSVP required for ALL guests shooters (Non-DNGC members)

This is to allow arrangements for the front gate to be opened for entrance and re-opened for exit. RSVP recommended for club members also planning to attend. RSVP’s are helpful for Match Director to have enough target faces available.
EMAIL: Tom at delnortegarand@shehans.net or call 715-3443.

Match Fees:

$5.00. Juniors shoot for free.

Match Schedule:

The standard match schedule below may be modified at the discretion of the Match Director to address safety or other concerns. November through March, the schedule will run one hour later with shooting to begin at 9:30am.

0700:	Registration and squadding begins at the clubhouse.
0745:	Safety briefing and review of match procedures at the 200 yard line.
0800:	Shooting relays report to the 200 yard line and begin set-up. Pit relay reports to the pits and prepares targets for match.
0830:	Match begins using John C. Garand Match Course B from Table 8 of the “CMP Competition Rules.

Course of Fire:

John C. Garand Match Course B

Stage	Distance	Type of Fire	Firing Position	Number of Shots	Time Limit
Sighting	200 yards	slow	Any	5	5 minutes
First	200 yards	Slow	Prone	20	20 minutes
Second	200 yards	Rapid	Prone from Standing	10	70 or 80 seconds See below
Third	200 yards	Rapid	Sitting or Kneeling from Standing	10	60 or 70 See below
Fourth	200 yards	Slow	Standing	10	10 minutes

The 200 yard SR target is used for all stages.

In slow-fire, shooters must load and fire only one round at a time.

Sighting shots may be fired in any position. A support or supported position may be used. Sighting shots are not counted in the match score. All 5 sighters do not have to be fired. Competitor is responsible for notifying the scorer to begin recording record shots if less than 5 sighters are fired.

Shooters will be given a combined time limit of 25 minutes for the Sighting and First stages to fire up to five sighting shots and 20 record shots in the prone position.

In rapid-fire when the load command is given, all shooters must load rifles with the bolt closed on an empty chamber. Shooters with bolt actions leave the bolts open. The first round may not be chambered until the shooter is in position. Shooters with Garand rifles must load two rounds in the magazine and eight rounds in the second magazine. After firing two shots, they must replace the magazine and fire the remaining eight rounds, all within the time limit. Shooters with bolt action rifles must load five and reload five rounds.

In rapid-fire stages, shooters start from the standing position. They are commanded to load two or five rounds with bolts closed on empty chambers. After targets come up, they must get into the firing position, load the first round, fire two or five shots, reload the magazine and fire the remaining eight or five shots.

In a Garand Match, where semi-automatic rifles are used, the prone rapid- fire stage is 70 seconds. In a Springfield or Vintage Military Rifle Match, where manually-operated rifles are used, the prone rapid-fire stage is 80 seconds. If semi-automatic and manually-operated rifles are mixed on the line, the prone rapid fire stage is 80 seconds.

In a Garand Match, the sitting rapid-fire stage is 60 seconds. In a Springfield or Vintage Military Rifle Match, the sitting rapid-fire stage is 70 seconds. If semi-automatic and manually-operated rifles are mixed on the line, the sitting rapid fire stage is 70 seconds.

Match Rules:

“CMP Competition Rules” will govern the conduct of the matches and are incorporated by reference. “CMP Competition Rules” are available at this web site: http://odcmp.com/Competitions/Rulebook.pdf

	Rifles will not be brought to the line until the Range Safety Officer (RSO) receives word the pits are sealed and announces to the competitors rifles may be brought to the line. All other equipment may be brought to the line and made ready for the match.
	No rifle handling is allowed prior to the announcement by the RSO to bring rifles to the line.
	When bringing rifles to the line:

Rifles shall have empty chamber indicators (ECI) inserted.

Muzzles will be pointed straight up while be rifle is carried to the line.

Muzzles will point downrange when the rifles are placed on the line.

	No further rifle handling is allowed until the RSO declares the preparation period begins.
	When cease fire is declared, competitors will assure rifles are made safe:

Clear rifle of all ammunition

Remove magazines if applicable

Insert ECI

Move the safety to the “Safe” position

Place rifle with muzzle pointed downrange.

	No further rifle handling is allowed until authorized by the RSO.
	As competitors complete firing for the entire match, they may make their rifles safe by clearing the rifle of ammunition, removing magazines, inserting the ECI, moving the safety to "Safe", and remove the rifle from the line with the muzzle pointed straight up.
	Competitors are responsible for declaring “Cease Fire” if they observe any unsafe condition on the range.
	Once the pit has been declared sealed, nobody may leave the pit until the pit is unsealed.
	The pit will not be unsealed until the RSO declares the line safe and authorizes the pit to be unsealed.
	Competitors must follow all instructions from the RSO. The RSO may remove any competitor from the range for failure to follow instructions or for violation of safety rules.
	Competitors are responsible for knowing the match program.

Ammunition:

Unless otherwise specified by a match program, competitors will provide their own safe ammunition. 55 rounds are needed to complete the match.

Rifles:

Competitors may use any rifle capable of safely completing the course of fire. Types of rifles and sights will not be restricted. However, awards and recognition will only be made to those competitors using rifles meeting eligibility for GSM matches under CMP rules. See Rule 6.0 of the “CMP Competition Rules”

Empty Chamber Indicator:

Empty Chamber Indicators are required and MUST be used at all times except during the preparation time and firing. ECI’s will be available for purchase from DNGC. If you do not have an ECI, please request one before match begins.

Scoring and Target Service:

Competitors will perform pit duties and scoring. Please bring a spotting scope or a good pair of binoculars to score competitors from the firing line. If a competitor is unable to pull targets due to a handicap, please let the match director know before match begins.

Match Range Commands

Range commands on the firing line and in the pits are governed by the "CMP Competition Rules". http://odcmp.com/Competitions/Rulebook.pdf

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Please contact me with any comments and/or suggestions for future considerations.

Cordially,

Tom Shehan

Email: delnortegarand@shehans.net (best method of contact)

Cell: 715-3443

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