Veterans Day "M1 for Vets" Fund Raiser -- November 21, 2010
"M1 for Vets"
Purpose:
Transitioning combat wounded veterans for the purpose of competing in national shooting sports. "M1 For Vets" is a non-profit organization dedicated to financial and logistical support of returning Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terror veterans.
"M1 for Vets" Goal:
To
give transitioning combat wounded veterans an opportunity to get back on the
rifle range to participate in shooting competition. "M1 for Vets" will make
logistical arrangements and work with them to make the adjustments that are
necessary to achieve a stable firing position. These are tough young men and
women who quickly adapt and are able to overcome difficulties.
"M1 for Vets"
Process:
All nominations are processed through fellow brothers in arms.
Upon being nominated by a potential transitioning combat wounded veteran
representative "M1 for Vets" refurbishes an M1 or other suitable rifle for
donation and the scheduling process begins. The presentation location is
selected (usually at a local range that is having a
shooting competition) and the arrangements required to logistically support and
get the recipient to that location are set in motion.
Purpose of this
match: To raise funds and
bring awareness for the M1 for Vets Program.
Location: Tucson Rifle Club is
located about 25 miles west of downtown Tucson, Arizona on State Route 86 (Ajo
Way). The entrance to the range is on the north side,
about 2.5 miles west of Robles Junction (Three Points) just past Mile Post 148.
Sign in and Squading: All competitors and spectators must sign in at range
office prior to going to the Thousand Yard Range. All squading and firing will be done at the
200 yard line.
Match Date and Time: Sunday, November 21, 2010. Squading starts at 7:00 A.M. Match
starts at 8:00 A.M.
Entries: Entries
will be accepted up to start of firing.
Range capacity 60 competitors.
Make all checks payable to "M1 For Vets"
-Advance Entries close on Nov. 18, 2010: $25
per adult shooter and $15 for juniors.
-Match Day: Match fee plus $5 Late Fee
Mail entry form and all fees to: M1
For Vets Match
2319 S Quail Hollow Dr
Tucson AZ
85710
or email to: bronte1@mindspring.com
Rifle Categories: Metallic sights only; no
optical sights.
-Vintage Rifle: Any US or
foreign military rifle in service prior to 1950
-Modern Rifle: Any US or
foreign military rifle in service after 1950
-Unlimited Rifle: Match
conditioned or specialized marksmanship rifles (eg, National Match, Air Force
Premium Grade, US Navy Grade A or B, sniper or designated marksman rifles
without optics, etc)
-Optical: Any of the above with optical
sights
Ammunition: M2 Ball
Ammunition is available to entrants firing .30-'06 rifles in the Vintage Rifle
category only - One
bandoleer of 48 rounds on clips for $20.00. A limited number of loaner M1 and AR15 rifles are available for the
match. Contact Jeff Schneider to reserve one.
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Course
of fire:
-Stage One: Five sighting shots fired in any position followed by
10 shots slow fire prone fired in 15 minutes
-Stage Two: Rapid fire prone, 10 shots fired in 80 seconds (one
reload)
-Stage Three: Rapid fire sitting or kneeling, 10 shots fired in 70
seconds (one reload)
-Stage Four: Slow fire standing, 10 shots fired in 10 minutes
Targets:
-Vintage, Modern, and Optical Rifles: NRA SR for all stages
-Unlimited Rifles: NRA
MR-52 for Stage 1, SR-42 for Stage 2, SR for Stages 3 and 4
Category Place Awards: First, Second, and Third
Place in each rifle category.
Special
Awards:
-High
Woman (overall)
-High Senior (overall) Age 60 or over
-High Junior (overall) Age 18 or under
Rules: CMP Competition Rules
Alibis: There will be NO alibis or
re-fires except for Range Alibis
Target Service: Competitors are required
to perform pit duties or provide an alternate puller.
Scoring Duties: Competitors are required
to perform scoring duties.
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Safety
Equipment: Hearing and eye protection are mandatory for
both the firing line and pits. Empty Chamber Indicators are required for all
rifles.
Lunch: A lunch is included as part of the match and
will be served at the clubhouse after the match prior to the award
ceremony.
"M1 For Vets" T-Shirts: Advance entries may purchase "M1 For Vets" t-shirts for $12.00.
Sponsors: American Legion Post 36 and Sons of American Legion Post 36 are
sponsoring the match.
