From: [f--i--n] at [silver.ucs.indiana.edu] (Steven Flinn)
Newsgroups: talk.politics.guns,rec.guns
Subject: DCM Lowers Requirments for M1
Date: 13 Oct 1994 22:27:58 -0400

I just received this in the mail.  NB:  The requirements for
getting an M1 Garand from the U.S. Government have been lowered
from 100 rounds in at least two matchs to only 50 rounds in
one match.

I feel it's our duty to save as many poor innocent M1's from the
cutter's torch as possible.  It has nothing whatever to do with
the fact that it's a chance to get a (Possibly mint conditon)
non-import M1 for only $250....  Really!....

Be sure to get your spouse/SO to qualify for one too!

Remember, If it only saves one gun...


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                       DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
            OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP  
                       WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0100


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SFDM                                                25 September 1994

SUBJECT: M1 Garand Sales Program and Eligibility Requirements

1. The Army is authorized to sell excess M1 Service Grade rifles as a 
part of an effort to increase military preparedness through 
marksmanship. The M1 sales program is available to individuals who 
are members of DCM enrolled rifle clubs or state rifle associations 
and are involved in high-power rifle marksmanship training.

2. Purchasers must be citizens of the United States, 18 years of age 
or older, belong to a DCM enrolled club and/or state association and 
show proof of high-power rifle activity. All persons precluded from 
purchasing firearms by the 1968 Gun Control Act are ineligible for 
firearms purchase. Listed below are eligibility requirements for 
purchase of an M1 (service grade) rifle:

a. Proof of age and United States citizenship. The following items 
are acceptable documents (only one of the following is required).

     (1) Copy of birth certificate
     (2) Copy of voter registration card
     (3) Copy of U.S. Department of State issued passport
     (4) Proof of U.S. naturalization
     (5) Report of military discharge or separation (DD214)

b. Proof of "current n membership in a DCM enrolled club or state 
rifle association (in good standing).

c. Proof of high-power rifle marksmanship activity (hunter safety, 
federal firearms licenses, etc. are not acceptable as proof of high-
power rifle participation). Only one of the below is required:

     (1) A high-power rifle classification card issued by the NRA.
     (2) A certificate of completion of the Small Arms Firing School 
at the National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio.
     (3) Participation in a formal DCM qualification competition or 
clinic conducted by a DCM enrolled club or association, showing at 
least 50 rounds fired for record/instruction.
     (4) Copies of match bulletins from any NRA registered or 
approved high-power rifle match or DCM approved "Leg" match showing at
least 50 rounds fired for record in competition.
     (5) A Temporary Score Record Book, used for NRA registered and 
approved high-power rifle matches providing it shows at least 50 shots
fired for record.
     (6) Proof of Distinguished Rifleman status. 
     (7) Certified instructor card for "rifle". 
     (8) Copy of Military ID card showing "current" active duty 
status in a uniformed service of the United States of America.

3. Reproduced copies showing proof of eligibility are acceptable.

4. Do not send money with your initial documents. Payment will be 
enclosed with return of the package referenced in paragraph 8. The 
price of an M1 rifle includes all administrative and shipping charges.

5. Purchase of M1 service grade rifle is limited to one per 
individual. If you have already purchased an M1 rifle from the Army, 
you may not purchase another. You must also certify that the purchase 
is for your personal use and not for resale or other disposition.

6. If you desire acknowledgement of receipt of your request, include 
a self addressed, stamped post card with your request. This will be 
returned when we receive the request.

7. Send requests to:

               Director of Civilian Marksmanship
               20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
               Room 1205, Pulaski Building
               Washington, D.C. 20314-0100

8. For those applications that are complete, a "Purchase Firearm 
Packet", with instructions, will be forwarded. You must complete all 
forms in this package, i.e., fingerprint cards, background 
questionnaire, and voluntary purchase certificate (notarized) and 
return these with your postal money order, cashier check, or certified 
check for $250.00 payable to the Treasurer of the United States. When 
the completed documents, with payment, are returned to the DCM office 
and a determination has been made that all forms are correctly 
prepared, the fingerprint card and DD Form 398-2 (background 
investigation) are sent to the National Agency Check and Investigative 
Center (NACIC) for action. Military Personnel and Government 
Employees holding "current" government issued security clearances may
submit proof of that clearance in place of the fingerprint cards and 
background questionnaire.

9. When the applicant has been cleared by the NACIC (or possession of 
current security clearance verified), the Certificate for Purchase of 
Firearm will be processed to authorize shipment of the rifle to the 
purchaser.

PREPARED BY:   MICHAEL P. ROBERTSON
               ACTING DIRECTOR