The following is a reprint from the Department of the Army's office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship. Notice that it is dated 1 JUNE 1987, so it may not reflect the latest eligibility requirements. This page was intended to inform you with the following information at this local link. For the latest information, contact the U.S. Army Director of Civilian Marksmanship.

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO
"DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP"

SFDM                                                      1 June 1987

SUBJECT: M1 (Garand) Sales Program and Eligibility Requirements

1. The Army is authorized to sell excess service firearms as part of an effort to increase military preparedness through marksmanship. The M1 rifle (service grade) is the only firearm currently available for sale through the DCM. 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 and 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 firearm purchases. Listed below are eligibility requirements for purchase of an M1 (service grade) rifle:

a. Provide 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. Provide proof of current membership in a DCM-enrolled club that is in good standing, or membership in a state rifle association. Only current memberships are acceptable.

c. Furnish proof of highpower rifle marksmanship activity. Only one of the below is required.

1. A highpower rifle classification card issued by the NRA.
2. A certificate of completion of Small Arms Firing School-Rifle.
3. Participation in a formal DCM qualification competition conducted by a DCM-enrolled club (in good standing) showing at least 120 rounds fired in two or more competitions.
4. Copies of final match bulletins from any NRA registered or approved highpower rifle tournaments or DCM approved "Leg" matches showing at least 120 rounds fired in competition in two or more matches.
5. A Temporary Score Record Book, used for NRA registered and approved highpower rifle tournaments providing it contains at least 120 record shots over two or more conventional courses of fire.
6. Proof of Distinguished Rifleman status.
7. Certified instructor cards for rifle. (Silhouette is not acceptable).

d. Military qualification records, hunter safety cards, federal firearms licenses, etc., are not acceptable.

e. Military personnel must comply with the above requirements, the same as civilians.

3. The price of an M1 rifle includes all administrative and shipping charges. Do not send money until you are specifically requested to do so. Purchase of the M1 Service Grade rifle is limited to one per individual per lifetime. If you have already purchased an M1 rifle from the Army, you may not purchase another. You must certify that the purchase is for personal use and not for resale or other disposition.

4. Reproduced copies showing proof of eligibility are acceptable.

5. If you desire acknowledgement of receipt of your request include a self-addressed stamped postcard with your request. This will be returned when we receive the request. Send requests to:

          Director of Civilian Marksmanship
          Department of the Army
          20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
          Room 1205, Pulaski Building
          Washington, D.C.  20314-0100

6. For those applications that are complete, a "Purchase Firearm Packet," with instructions, will be forwarded. When the completed documents are returned to the DCM office and a determination has been made that all forms are correctly prepared, the fingerprint card and DD form 1584 (background investigation) are sent to the National Agency Check and Investigative Center (NACIC) for action. This is a lengthy process and your patience is appreciated.

7. When the applicant has been cleared by the NACIC, the Certificate for Purchase of Firearms is sent to AMCCOM to authorize the sale. AMCCOM conducts a final record check to determine if the applicant may have previously purchased an M1 rifle. If the record check reveals that the applicant has not, AMCCOM will request remittance of $ 165.00. Upon receipt of the remittance, AMCCOM will then package and ship the M1 to requestor. Do not send money until requested to do so.

PREPARED BY:  M.S. GILCHRIST
              Colonel, Armor
              Director of Civilian Marksmanship