From the Radio Free Michigan archives ftp://141.209.3.26/pub/patriot If you have any other files you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu. ------------------------------------------------ Several people have already e-mailed me this morning to find out more about the DCM program. Here's the letter that the Army's Director of Civilian Marksmanship sends out in response to an inquiry; ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0100 SFDM 1 September 1992 M1 (Garand) Sales Program and Eligibility Requirements 1. The Army is authorized to sell excess Service firearms as part of an effort to increase military preparedness through marksmanship. The M1 rifle (service grade) is the only firearm currently available for sale through the DCM. 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 firearm purchase. Listed below are eligibility requirements for purchase of an M1 (service grade) rifle: a. Provide 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. Provide proof of current membership in a DCM-enrolled club that is in good standing, or membership in a state rifle association. Only current mem- berships are acceptable. c. Furnish proof of highpower rifle marksmanship activity. Only one of the below is required. (1) A highpower rifle classification card issued by the NRA. (2) A certificate of completion of Small Arms Firing School-Rifle. (3) Participation in a formal DCM qualification competition conducted by a DCM-enrolled club (in good standing) showing at least 100 rounds fired in two or more competitions. (4) Copies of final match bulletins from any NRA registered or approved highpower rifle tournaments or DCM approved "Leg" matches showing at least 100 rounds fired in competition in two or more matches. (5) A Temporary Score Record Rook, used for NRA registered and approved highpower rifle tournaments providing it contains at least 100 record shots over two or more conventional courses of fire. (6) Proof of Distinguished Rifleman status. (7) Certified instructor cards for rifle. (Silhouette is not acceptable). a. Military qualification records, hunter safety cards, federal firearms licenses, etc., are not acceptable. e. Military personnel must comply with above requirements. the same as civilians. 3. 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 Ml rifle includes all administrative and shipping charges. 4. Purchase of Ml Service Grade rifle is limited to one per individual per lifetime. If you have already purchased an Ml rifle from the Army, you may not purchase another. You must also certify that the purchase is for personal use and not for resale or other disposition. 5. Reproduced copies showing proof of eligibility are acceptable. 6. Please write or type your name address, city, state/zip code on your ini- tial request. 7. If you desire acknowledgment of receipt of your request include a self- addressed stamped postcard with your request. This will be returned when we receive the request. 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 ID Form 398-2 (background investigation) are sent to the National Agency Check and Investigative Center (NACIC) for action. 9. When the applicant has been cleared by the NACIC, the Certificate for Purchase of Firearms will be processed to authorize shipment of the rifle to you. PREPARED By: PAUL E. CULLINANE, JR. Colonel, Infantry Director --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi; this is Ken again. Effective 27 September '94, the "evidence of high-power rifle marksmanship activity" has been reduced from 100 rounds in 2 or more matches to 50 rounds in ONE match. The rifle is certified to be "serviceable", i.e., guaranteed to be functional but not pretty. However, all reports for the past several months indicate that near-mint condition rifles are being sold through DCM, and the rifles are said to be in positively "cherry" condition. You're not allowed to sell the rifle; however, they're being appraised at nearly a thousand bucks. The M1 Garand rifle is a semi-automatic wood stocked military rifle, 30-06 caliber, which has an eight-shot fixed magazine. It was the standard issue rifle during World War II, the rifle that won the war against Germany. As a semi-auto rifle, it fires one shot each time the trigger is pulled, and then the rifle automatically reloads itself. It's fed by 8-round "en bloc" clips, a metal clip holding 8 cartridges which is inserted into the receiver. The clip will be ejected from the rifle when empty. The rifle is accurate to 1000 yards with "iron" (non-magnified) sights, and they're positively a joy to shoot. It's the deal of the century, and preserves a piece of history which would otherwise go to the gun crusher. The DCM program was nearly killed in this year's budget battle, and isn't likely to survive another year. Will Brady II kill the DCM? Tough to tell. It'll take quite a while to get your rifle (waits of 6-9 months are reported) but worth it. The key for you will be participation in high-power rifle marksmanship activity; that may be a sticking point at this time of the year, dependent on the weather where you live. Call around to local gun shops and ONE of them will be aware of a local DCM-affiliated gun club; or, call the NRA at their 800 number and ask them. You'll need to join either a DCM-affiliated club OR your "state rifle association". Here in California, that's the California Rifle & Pistol Association. The NRA would know what your "state rifle association" is, or you could call the DCM directly at (202) 272-0810. Good luck, and good shooting. ------------------------------------------------ (This file was found elsewhere on the Internet and uploaded to the Radio Free Michigan archives by the archive maintainer. All files are ZIP archives for fast download. E-mail bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu)