We hope you can join us at Camp Perry - it is a special place and we love to see our competitors on the firing line! Find out more on our website at thecmp.org/cmp-national-matches/.

Yes! Shooting has so many great attributes for everyone. For kids it instills great responsibility. For older folks it has many physical assets that keep old age at bay. You are 💯 correct.

We look forward to seeing you on the range!

The M1917 Rifle has not been authorized for use in modern Service Rifle competition because virtually all competitors have preferred to use semi-auto M16/AR15-type or M14/M1A-type rifles. The M1917 Rifle is authorized for use in CMP Games Vintage Military Rifle events where it is quite popular but it has not been authorized for Service Rifle events because there has been almost no demand for this. If there is a genuine interest in authorizing the M1917 .30-06 Rifle for Service Rifle competitions, such a request could be presented to the CMP Rules Committee via email to competitions@thecmp.org when it meets to consider rule changes for 2023 rulebooks.

@@CivilianMarksmanshipProgram will do the M1917 is a superior service rifle to the 03a3 it has better sights and better recoil control I LOVE my M1917 and out of any ww1/2 bolt action rifle it would be my no1 choice

@@CivilianMarksmanshipProgram I find it kind of a shame that the 1917 can't be entered into the 3/4 gun aggregate as a substitute for the Springfield. I own a Garand, a 1917, and other rifles meeting the Modern and Vintage Military standards. I was born too late to get a good price on a 1903. Maybe when rifles are being sold at the Travel Games again I will pick one up, if there is one.

@@JaredAF The U.S Model 1917 rifle is part of our CMP Games Rifle Matches, if the rifle fits rules 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1 and 4.2.4 in the current edition of the CMP Games Rifle & Pistol Competition Rulebook: thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022CMPGamesRules.pdf. The rifle, if it follows the current rules maybe fired in our CMP Vintage Military Rifle Matches. All information can be found in the current edition of the CMP Games Rifle & Pistol Competition Rulebook at thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.

Better than Springfield.

Hope this helps! Upcoming Matches in Your Area thecmp.org/competitions/matches/upcoming-matches/ CMP Affiliated Clubs in Your Area ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=clubSearch

Hi Aron, Shooting the M1 Garand match is a lot of fun! It’s a heavy rifle, so it can be a challenge, BUT if you can handle the rifle, shooting the match isn’t super difficult. The match is fired in three stages (two stages are slow-fire). Stage 1 The match starts with a combined “sighter” period and 10 shots for record, slow-fire in the prone position in a continuous running time of 15 minutes. During that time, budget your sighter time and record firing time. (Take approximately 5 minutes to perfect your sighters, then burn approximately 10 minutes to shoot 10’s and X’s, all slow-fire, singly-loaded. During the slow-fire stage, you don’t need to use a clip at all (or you can buy a single-load clip, but it can be a pain to manage). Simply open the bolt, insert the round into the chamber (seating it in the barrel) and close the bolt (aim, then fire). Don’t “baby” the bolt, let it slam shut so the bolt locks into place. Repeat for your remaining four sighters and 10 shots for record (prone slow-fire). Stage 2 The rapid-fire stage requires using a clip (a normal 8-rounder OR special 2-rounder “highly recommended” and 2 rounds of ammunition) Two rounds need to be inserted into the magazine (well) under the bolt, so the bolt closes on an empty chamber. When targets appear (pit-operated targets) OR the command “Targets” is given (if shot on electronically-scored targets), the shooter drops from standing into prone position, acquires the proper target, pulls the charging handle completely to the rear and lets the first round lock into the chamber and commences firing 2 rounds. After the second round is fired, calmly insert a clip of 8 rounds, close the bolt and calmly, but accurately, fire each of the 8 remaining rounds into the center of the target. It’s 2 and 8 rounds, simple as that. No other combinations of rounds or magazines need to be considered. A total of 10 shots in 80 seconds... Stage 3 It’s standing slow-fire. Ten shots for record fired in a time limit of 10 minutes. On the firing line, stand. With one round, load. Commence firing when the target appears or the command “Start” is given Take your time and dress up every shot. This is where CMP Games matches are won or lost. Time is on your side, use it well... Be safe, shoot 10s and Xs!

We have the GSMM Matches - Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military and Modern Military matches. You can view our Games Rulebook at thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/ or email competitions@thecmp.org with any questions. We hope to see you on the firing line soon!

@@CivilianMarksmanshipProgram you have any completions coming up in Pennsylvania, I would love to participate

@@joeydussell9407 visit our website at ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=matchRegistrationListUpcoming to find a local match near you.

Tim, we have CMP Affiliated Clubs throughout the country and hold sanctioned matches and clinics at those clubs. Please visit our website at www.TheCMP.org to learn more. Thank you!

All US government monies are gone from running the CMP. The CMP is now (and has been for years) supposed to be self financed. This is one of the major reasons for the prices being so high.