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... ----------------------------- cut here --------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0100 {US Seal} {DOD Seal} 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