CMP Match Differences

At Crosse Creek Rifle and Pistol Club we sponsor two types of Vintage Military Rifle Matches;  CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program,) and VMBAR/VMSAR (Vintage Military Bolt Action Rifle/Vintage Military Semi Automatic Rifle.) 

The following are the practical differences between our typical Vintage Military Rifle matches and an official CMP rifle match.  For complete CMP Games rules,  click here for the CMP Rulebook.  For general information about the CMP, Click Here.

CMP requires that an "Eligibility Affidavit and Liability Agreement"  be signed and notarized before shooters may participate.  This only needs to be done once for our CMP matches.  If we have received one from you previously, we do not need another.

 Click here for the form.

For CMP Games Matches:

Allowed Rifles:

1.    Only as-issued M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, and Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifles are allowed.

2.    All as-issued regular infantry military bolt action rifles US and foreign are allowed.

Allowed Jackets:

1.    Hardback shooting coats are allowed but sling keepers if present may not be used.

Slow Fire Stages:

1.     In both prone and standing slow-fire positions rifles (except M1 Carbines) must be loaded only one round at a time. 

2.     M1 Carbine magazines may be loaded with up to 5 rounds.  If so loaded, the M1 carbine must be kept pointed downrange at all times.  When resting between shots in the standing position, the carbine should be cradled in the shooter's arms pointing downrange.

Sling Use:

1.    In the standing position, slings must either be stretched tightly between front and rear sling swivels, or removed from the rifle.

2.    In all positions, M1 carbine slings must be attached at both ends to the swivels, or removed completely.

Rapid Fire Stages:

1.    Rapid fire stages will begin with shooters standing.  Exceptions are allowed for physically limited shooters.  Shooters will assume the shooting position when the "Targets Up" command is given.

2.    Rounds may not be chambered while changing from standing to shooting position.  Bolt action rifles will have rounds inserted in the magazine, but must have the bolts pulled completely to the rear.  Semi-Auto rifles must have their bolts closed over the first round.

3.    Once in shooting position, (butt or one elbow on the ground,)  bolt-action bolts may be closed and semi-auto bolts cycled to load the first round.

4.    Rapid fire stages for mixed matches (bolt-action and semi-auto) will be 80 seconds.  M1 carbine rapid fire stage (when fired separately) will be 60 seconds.

5.    The match director may permit shooters with physical limitations to begin rapid fire stages in shooting position.  Shooters starting in position will load their rifles the same as others but may not begin firing until a shot is fired by a shooter moving from the standing to shooting position.

Scoring:

1.    Score cards will be sent to CMP for official recording.  Care must be taken to record scores clearly.  Instructions for marking the scorecards are on the back.

2.    Score cards must be signed by the shooter and witnessed by another.

Awards:

1.    Shooters will receive CMP award pins if their scores meet the CMP cut-scores.  Click here for the current cut-scores.