CMP M-1/M4 Carbine Match Program

Purpose of Match:  The purpose of these matches is to provide an opportunity for shooters to learn and practice rifle shooting techniques. No instruction will be offered at these matches although experienced coaches will be on the line to assist beginning shooters.  The M-1 carbine match is sanctioned by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).  Only participants using an as-issued military surplus M-1 Carbine are eligible for CMP Achievement pins. 

2022 Match Dates: March 20 and August 21.

Course of Fire:  40 shots for record with up to 10 sighting shots.  Match will be shot on SR-1 targets at a distance of 100 yards.

·         Stage 1 - Up to 10 sighting shots and 10 shots for record slow fire, prone position.  15-minute time limit.

·         Stage 2 - Ten shots rapid prone (from standing) with a reload in a time limit of 70-seconds. 

·         Stage 3 - Ten shots rapid sitting (from standing) with a reload in a time limit of 60-seconds.

·         Stage 4 - 10 shots slow fire standing.  10-minute time limit.

Note: Official CMP scorecards will be used with scores reported to CMP for those shooting eligible rifles.

Rules:  CMP rules will apply.  Competitors are expected to ensure that their equipment is in good working order.

Equipment:   M-1 Carbine rifles, M-4 Carbine rifles, and other centerfire rifles.  Only those shooters using M-1 carbines will be eligible for achievement pins.

All competitors must have eye and ear protection.

Ammunition:  Bring your own safe ammo.  No ammo with ferrous metal cores is allowed.

Start Time:   Squadding starts at approximately 1 hour after completion of the morning GSM match but no later than 12:00 pm.  The match typically starts ½ hour after sign-ups and squadding but no later than 12:30 pm.

Entry Fee*: $10 except active-duty Military.  Non-BRRC members must also pay a guest fee of $10 except active-duty Military.

*Note: If a participant paid for the morning GSM match the same day, entry fee for this event is waived.

Entry Process:  All entries must be made on the BRRC website.  Go to the event calendar, find and clink-on the match you wish to enter, then follow the instructions for on-line entry.  You will be asked to provide your email address and phone number which will allow us to contact you if there is a cancellation.

Awards:  CMP achievement pins will be awarded to competitors who fire qualifying scores with qualifying rifles.

Age Restriction: 16 and older.

Match Cancellations: Rain may cause cancellations.  If there has been rain in the Castaic area two or three days preceding the match, use the Contact Information below to verify that the match will be held.  Brush fires in the area or high-fire danger or high winds are also possible causes for match cancellation.

Liability Waiver:  Competitors must sign a BRRC waiver of liability before being allowed to compete.  Members will be required to complete the form once per calendar year.  Non-Members will need to sign a form for each match. 

CMP Affidavit of Eligibility: A notarized copy of the CMP Affidavit of Eligibility must be on file for each participant. This is a "one time" requirement by the CMP. If you have an affidavit on file with BRRC, you do not need another. The affidavits are available on the CMP website.

Contact Information: Visit our website at www.brrc.org.  You can also send an email to cmp@brrc.org.