I (my club) received a letter from the DCM which explains the changes to the Civilian Marksmanship Program. What follows below is the product of having scanned in said letter (hopefully achieving a faithful reproduction).
Of particular interest is the correct address/phone number to use for the M1 Garand rifle sales program, which is now administered by the CMSD at Port Clinton (Camp Perry).
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March 11, 1996
Dear Club/State Association Leader:
The Defense Authorization Law for 1996 includes language which
dramatically changes the entire operational concept of the Civilian
Marksmanship Program (CMP). All appropriated funds have been eliminated
from this program and the law has completely privatized the Director of
Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). The National Board for the Promotion of
Rifle Practice has been eliminated and the Corporation for the Promotion
of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety has been created to replace it.
A board of directors will be appointed by the Secretary of the Army to
establish policies and procedures and provide direction for the new
corporation.
The primary goal of the CMP remains unchanged, the program will
continue to encourage and support the instruction of juniors in the
safe use of rifles. The current network of affiliated clubs and state
associations will continue to be the venue for this instruction. The
new law Title XVI, the United States Code authorizes the corporation
to continue to use federal government rifles to loan to these clubs
and associations. The law will allow the DCM to sell rifles to these
clubs and associations. A complete listing of available rifles is
enclosed with this letter however, the M14 rifle is not authorized
for sale to either clubs/state associations or individuals.
The Secretary of the Army is directed by the law to conduct an
orderly and effective transition of the old organization, which is
to be completed prior to September 30, 1996. During the transition,
the Secretary will continue to provide logistical support to the
organization. This support includes, but is not limited to the
1996 National Rifle and Pistol Trophy Matches held at Camp Perry,
Ohio. Current planning indicates there will be some changes in the
overall operation at Camp Perry this year, but hopefully these
changes will not adversely affect the level of competition and
support to the competitor. The National Rifle Association will
continue to work as a partner with the DCM in this effort.
The transition into a new organization will not be without
problems, but the staff at the Office of the Director of Civilian
Marksmanship in Washington as well as the staff of the Civilian
Marksmanship Support Detachment (CMSD) at Port Clinton, Ohio will
attempt to ensure service to all affiliated organizations is
disrupted as little as is humanly possible. I respectfully ask your
support in helping us work through this time and move into a new era
for the CMP. Together, we can continue to provide the youth of this
nation with quality instruction in the basics of marksmanship, range
and firearms safety and give them a sound foundation in the
competitive marksmanship arena.
The DCM cannot succeed alone. We need the support of all
who are interested in providing a safe environment for persons,
young and old who want to learn or improve marksmanship skills.
As a private corporation our abilities to provide support without
charge is diminished however, I am confident with the support of
affiliated clubs and associations and industry, our contribution
can continue. We are embarking on a project which can produce
many positive results for all the citizens of this nation,
especially our younger citizens. These young men and women are
crucial not only to our sport, but to the entire nation. I encourage
your continued support of the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
The enclosures to this letter will address the type of support
which will be available from the DCM effective immediately. I
encourage you to make this information available to all your
membership. The future of the CMP and the Director of Civilian
Marksmanship rests in the very capable hands of all the marksman,
present and future, who are affiliated with this program. I look
forward to the continued opportunity to serve you and the youth
of the United States.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Robertson
Deputy Director
Enclosures
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DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMS
I. Club Issue:
A. Annual Fee: Clubs and state associations will be charged an
annual fee of $30.00 (per organization) to cover administrative
support costs. No Change in policy.
B. Ammunition (details in section II): No change in current
policy, except that individuals who are members of affiliated
organizations may purchase ammunition.
C. Rifles: Rifles may continue to be loaned to clubs and state
associations. Currently there is no charge for these loaned
rifles. SPECIAL NOTE: Affiliated organizations will be given
the opportunity to purchase rifles currently on loan. This
offer will be for all loaned rifles, except the M14 rifles
on loan to state associations. A separate letter detailing
this offer will be mailed soon.
II. Ammunition:
A. By Caliber:
ITEM USE CHARGE
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.22 caliber Club - annual authority Freight only
rimfire Club - extra 2.5 cents + freight
(Service Clinics (Jr. only) .5 cent + freight
Grade) Jr. Olympics .5 cent + freight
Boy Scout Camps .5 cent + freight
Small Arms Firing School Entry fee
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.22 caliber
rimfire
(Match) Whistler Boy @ Nat'l Matches No Charge
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Caliber .30 Club - annual authority Freight only
Carbine Club - extra 5 cents + freight
Clinics (Jr. only) 2 cents + freight
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M2 (Ball) Club - annual authority 15 cents + freight
Caliber .30 Clinics 15 cents + freight
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Caliber .45 National Matches @ Camp Perry 25 cents (may provide own ammo)
(Match) LEG Matches 25 cents + freight (may provide
own ammo)
Small Arms Firing School Entry fee
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ITEM USE CHARGE
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7.62 mm Nat'l Matches @ Camp Perry 60 cents (may provide own ammo)
(Match) Junior High Power Clinic
@ Camp Perry No Charge
Whistler Boy (High Power)
@ Nat'l Matches No Charge
LEG Matches 60 cents + freight
(may provide own ammo)
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Caliber .30 Nat'l Matches @ Camp Perry 50 cents (may provide own ammo)
(Match M72) Junior High Power Clinic No Charge
LEG Matches 50 cents + freight (may provide
own ammo)
Whistler Boy (High Power)
@ Nat'l Matches No Charge
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5.56 mm Nat'l Matches @ Camp Perry 30 cents (may provide own ammo)
(Ball) Small Arms Firing School Entry fee
Junior High Power Clinic
@ Camp Perry No Charge
Clinics (Juniors only) 15 cents + freight
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SPECIAL NOTE:
Individuals and teams (registered competitors only) may purchase
ammunition at the Civilian Marksmanship Support Detachment during
the conduct of the National Rifle and Pistol Trophy Matches.
Prices and quantity limitations will be provided under a separate cover.
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III. Rifle Sales Program:
A. The price for a service grade Ml Garand rifle is $310.00. This
price became effective August 15, 1995. The Ml Sales Program
is being administered at:
The Civilian Marksmanship Support Detachment
ATTN: Ml Sales
P.O. Box 576
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419) 635-2141
B. The new law authorizes the CMP to sell any surplus caliber
.30 service rifle (less the M14) to qualified individuals.
The DCM is investigating the availability and suitability
of other surplus rifles which fall into this category.
Notification on future sales programs will be announced
through club/state association publications. Additionally,
the law also authorizes the sale of caliber .22 rimfire
rifles to individuals. After availability and suitability
of these rifles is determined, notification will be mailed
to the clubs/state associations.
C. Repair Parts Sales Program: The sale of Ml repair parts
continues and the sale of M14 repair parts has been reinstated.
A current parts/price list has been mailed to clubs and state
associations from the CMSD. A limited amount of .22 rimfire
rifle repair parts will be made available to the CMP in the
future. A new parts/price list will be published as quickly
as this information is available.
IV. DCM Programs:
The DCM will continue to approve all Excellence in Competition
(LEG) Matches and will award distinguished badges to individuals
as they are earned. The Advanced Junior High Power Clinic,
instructed by the United States Marines will continue at Camp
Perry, and for the foreseeable future those juniors attending
will not be charged a fee. The Advanced Junior Small Bore Clinic,
held in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau Marksmanship
Training Unit, Camp Robinson, Arkansas will continue. Also without
a fee being charged. The top 10% of those juniors attending will
be offered an expense paid trip for the U.S. Olympic trials. Title
XIV also authorizes the DCM to continue the National Rifle and
Pistol Trophy Matches and the attendant Small Arms Firing Schools
(Pistol and Rifle). The United States Army Marksmanship Unit will
continue to provide the instruction for this event.
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