Our next CMP "clinic" is on October 2nd at Riverside Gun Club. Check out the Riverside website for more info (
www.riversidegc.org).
In a nutshell, you get issued a genuine M-1 Garand for the class, along with ammo, protective gear (ear muffs, glasses, shooting coat), and about an hour of instruction. Then you proceed by the numbers through the National Match Highpower course.
Lots of fun, and a great experience for someone who has never fired one of these war heros - or hasn't for quite some time.
Total cost is $30 (less if you bring your own rifle or ammo).
After the clinic you are officially qualified to apply to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to buy your very own Garand. Check out the program at their website:
www.odcmp.com
Take care, and hope to see you there!
Ken Kennedy
Chair, Rifle & Pistol Cmte
Riverside Gun Club