36 U.S.C. § 40725 — National Matches and small-arms firing school
submitted 28 years ago by Pub. L. 105-225 to r/title-36-PATRIOTIC-AND-NATIONAL-OBSERVANCES-CEREMONIES-AND-ORGANIZATIONS · 124 words · no verdicts yet
The statute requires an annual rifle and pistol competition called the “National Matches.” It also requires a small-arms firing school and other competitions to be held in connection with the National Matches.
(a) Annual Competition
An annual competition called the “National Matches” must be held as the Secretary of the Army prescribes. It consists of rifle and pistol matches for a national trophy, medals, and other prizes.
(b) Eligible Participants
The National Matches are open to members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Citizens’ Military Training Camps, Citizens’ Air Training Camps, and rifle clubs. They are also open to civilians.
(c) Small-Arms Firing School
A small-arms firing school must be held in connection with the National Matches.
(d) Other Competitions
Competitions for which the National Rifle Association of America provides trophies and medals must be held in connection with the National Matches.
An annual competition called the “National Matches” and consisting of rifle and pistol matches for a national trophy, medals, and other prizes shall be held as prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
The National Matches are open to members of the Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Citizens’ Military Training Camps, Citizens’ Air Training Camps, and rifle clubs, and to civilians.
A small-arms firing school shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
Competitions for which trophies and medals are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1338.)
- 1998Enacted · Pub. L. 105-225 · 112 Stat. 1338
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