GCA/CMP Master marksman Program for M1 Garand Competitors

The Civilian Marksmanship Program and the Garand Collectors Association launched the Master Marksman Program last year for CGA members. This program was designed to reward CMP matches that were held with As-Issued M1 Garands. A competitor must be an active member of the GCA to participate. Garand competitors can easily join the GCA through the GCA’s website. Garand competitors can even join on the day of a match. The CGA/CMP Master Marksman Program is based on a point system similar to the CMP Distinguished Badge Program. This system is based on the performance at CMP events. The points are divided into Gold (10 pts), silver (8 pts), and bronze (6 pts). The competitors must reach 40 points in total, with at least one gold and an additional gold or silver. All other points can be bronze or higher. In 2023, the GCA’s Master Marksman Award was awarded to 16 GCA members. Only M1 Garands in their original condition may be used. The CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Competition Rulebook will be used to define the competition rules for the John C. Garand match (Course: 30 rounds). Re-entry shooters will only be allowed to use their highest score for points. The following 2024 CMP events will feature GCA Master Marksman Competitions : 2024 Eastern Games in North Carolina April 26-May 5, 2024 Talladega D-Day Matches in Alabama June 6-9,2024 2024 National John C. Garand Matches in Ohio August 1-4 2024 New England Games in Vermont September 23-29 2024 Western Games Arizona October 7-13 2024 Talladega600 (Alabama November 8-14 2024 If you have any questions about the CGA/CMP Master Marksman Program contact Christina Roguski, CMP, at 419-635-2141 ext. 714 or [email protected]. This CMP video explains the process for ordering an M1 Garand through the CMP.The GCA is very proud of its partnership the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The CMP is a federally-chartered 510(c),(3) corporation that strives to provide innovative, high-quality and safe programs for youth.