
rec.guns FAQ:III.D.2.g.3. Instruction Sheet for Purchase from DCM

III. Firearm Information by Type
D. Rifles
2. Models and Manufacturers
g. M-1 Garand
3. Instruction Sheet for Purchase from DCM
transcribed by Robert Gibson (RGIBSON@UA1VM.UA.EDU)
kudos to Jay Hopman (Jay_Hopman@ccm.fm.intel.com) for sending
in the updated version

Here is direct copy of DCM's instruction sheet to obtain DCM M1 Garand rifle.


 
                       DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
            OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP
                       WASHINGTON, DC 20314-0100
 
{US Seal}                                                  {DOD Seal}
 
SFDM                                                25 September 1994
 
SUBJECT: M1 Garand Sales Program and Eligibility Requirements
 
1. The Army is authorized to sell excess M1 Service Grade rifles as a
part of an effort to increase military preparedness through
marksmanship. 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
firearms purchase. Listed below are eligibility requirements for
purchase of an M1 (service grade) rifle:
 
a. 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. Proof of "current n membership in a DCM enrolled club or state
rifle association (in good standing).
 
c. Proof of high-power rifle marksmanship activity (hunter safety,
federal firearms licenses, etc. are not acceptable as proof of high-
power rifle participation). Only one of the below is required:
 
     (1) A high-power rifle classification card issued by the NRA.
     (2) A certificate of completion of the Small Arms Firing School
at the National Matches, Camp Perry, Ohio.
     (3) Participation in a formal DCM qualification competition or
clinic conducted by a DCM enrolled club or association, showing at
least 50 rounds fired for record/instruction.
     (4) Copies of match bulletins from any NRA registered or
approved high-power rifle match or DCM approved "Leg" match showing at
least 50 rounds fired for record in competition.
     (5) A Temporary Score Record Book, used for NRA registered and
approved high-power rifle matches providing it shows at least 50 shots
fired for record.
     (6) Proof of Distinguished Rifleman status.
     (7) Certified instructor card for "rifle".
     (8) Copy of Military ID card showing "current" active duty
status in a uniformed service of the United States of America.
 
3. Reproduced copies showing proof of eligibility are acceptable.
 
4. 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 M1 rifle includes all administrative and shipping charges.
 
5. Purchase of M1 service grade rifle is limited to one per
individual. If you have already purchased an M1 rifle from the Army,
you may not purchase another. You must also certify that the purchase
is for your personal use and not for resale or other disposition.
 
6. If you desire acknowledgement of receipt of your request, include
a self addressed, stamped post card with your request. This will be
returned when we receive the request.
 
7. 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 DD Form 398-2 (background
investigation) are sent to the National Agency Check and Investigative
Center (NACIC) for action. Military Personnel and Government
Employees holding "current" government issued security clearances may
submit proof of that clearance in place of the fingerprint cards and
background questionnaire.
 
9. When the applicant has been cleared by the NACIC (or possession of
current security clearance verified), the Certificate for Purchase of
Firearm will be processed to authorize shipment of the rifle to the
purchaser.
 
PREPARED BY:   MICHAEL P. ROBERTSON
               ACTING DIRECTOR


