M 1 Garand/AR 15 Service Rifle Clinic, conducted by Texas CMP State Directors: George and Debbie Brenzovich.

The service rifle of the United States Military has varied and evolved over hundreds of years. Evolving from the citizen flintlock muzzleloader to the current vintage of the M-16, the history and evolution of the U.S. military rifle needs and firearm evolution will be discussed and demonstrated.

A modification of this class is available for law-enforcement professionals.

General Topics:

• Introduction and history

• Mechanical Training

• Standard Nomenclature and components

• Operation and Functioning

• Disassembly, assembly

• Stoppages and malfunctions

• Examination of components

• Cleaning, Lubricating, Maintenance

• Transportation

• Specific “Tricks” for accuracy

Marksmanship Fundamentals:

• Use of the Shooting Diary

• Sight Systems

• Sight Alignment

• Sight picture

• Zeroing the rifle

• Firing the Shot and Trigger Control

• Training Principles

• Establishing a Training Plan

• Mental Training

• Establishing the zero in each position

• Prone position

• Standing Position

• Sitting Position

• Rapid fire prone

• Rapid fire sitting

• Rifle Accuracy

• Rifle Cleaning

• Wind

• Mirage

• Cant

• Ammunition Selection and Performance

• Ballistic Performance

• Improving Performance

• Handloading

Specific Rifles used for class:

• 1903 Springfield demo and student use

• 30. cal carbine demo and student use (CMP Issue, Reduced course)

• M-16 demo and student use (Olympic Arms CMP Rifle)

• M-1 Garand demo and student use (CMP Issue, National Match Course)

• Cost:  $80.00