CMP Sanctioned John Garand (GSM) Clinic and Match
GSM -(Garand, Springfield and Military Rifle)
Location: Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club – Jacksonville, Florida
Date: October 27th & 28th, 2012
Sponsor: Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club
Event: Garand, Springfield and Military Rifle (GSM) clinic and match
Time schedule: Clinic (classroom) will be on Sat. October 27th from 10am to 4pm
(inside on airgun range) taught by CMP Master Instructor – Terry Pitts
Match will be on Sun. October 28th starting at 8am.(on 200yrd range) for 1st relay
Equipment: Open to: M1 Garand, Unlimited M1 Garand, 1903 Springfield,
Vintage Military and Modern Military rifles (with open or optical sights)
Ammunition: Participants are to provide their own ammunition.
Some 30-06 ammo may be available to purchase
Course of Fire: John C. Garand Match (A) 30 shot course of fire at 200 yards on SR target
5 sighter shots – any position
10 shots - slow fire prone
10 shots - rapid fire prone
10 shots - slow fire standing
Open To: All - 14 years of age or older...Juniors must be accompanied by a parent
Rules: Match will be conducted under CMP Competition Rules,
a copy of the CMP Competition rules can be downloaded here:
All new participants must have a signed and notarized copy of the
CMP Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Agreement - a copy can be
downloaded here:
If you have ever submitted one at any CMP event ever before then you
do not need to submit one again.
Awards: Certificates of Achievement will be presented to all participants
who complete the clinic with match
CMP Achievement pins will be presented to competitors
that equal or exceed established achievement award scores that are
listed in the CMP Competition rules. Only for “As Issued” M1 Garand,
Springfield or Vintage Miltary Rifles (see Rules 9.2.4, 9.3.4, 9.4.4 and 9.5.4).
Range Location: 9301 Zambito Ave.N. Jacksonville, FL32210
Entry Fee: Fee is $25 per clinic participant (includes one match entry)
How to Enter: Contact: Terry Pitts - email:
or signup at the Gateway store.
Other: Experienced shooters, if they wish, may compete in the match only
Clinic participants have first priority for squadding,
Entry fee is $10 per relay, sign-up and squadding will take place on the 200 range
reentries will be allowed after everyone has had a chance to shoot once
Competitors will also be eligible for CMP Achievement Pins
if they equal or exceed the established award scores with an “As Issued”
Garand, Springfield or Vintage Military Rifle.
Participants will need to bring – rifle, 2 - magazines,or M1 clips or stripper
clips for bolt rifles (if possible), sling, shooting mat or pad, eye and ear protection,
a spotting scope or binoculars. Some M1 clips will be available to use.