Camp Pendleton Carbine and Practical Precision Rifle

[diablodawg]

After a few successful matches under our belts, Santa Margarita Gun Club will be hosting a combined Practical Precision Rifle and Carbine match. 8 stages, approximately 60 for precision guns or 100 for carbines, plus ~60 for pistol. Bring extra. Each stage will have both PPR and carbine targets. Contact the match director if you are military and need to borrow guns or ammo. If you are civilian don't have base access, please pay attention to the registration page for specifics on registering for base access - the deadline is tomorrow night. If you are in the industry and can donate swag or goodies, please contact the match director. We are attempting to build a community on base and goodies are a great way to spread goodwill and introduce more to the sport.

Registration

Location:
Range 218A
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Sunday February 2nd Santa Margarita Gun Club will host a long-range practical precision/carbine rifle match at R218A aboard Camp Pendleton. This style of match consists of shooters firing rifles at reactive steel targets ranging from 250-1100 yards from various challenging positions and props under time constraints. This is a fast-paced exciting venue that challenges shooting fundamentals, target acquisition, time management, and critical thinking. The match will allow participants to put their training to the test and is sure to challenge even the most experienced shooters.

Allowed rifle classes are as follows:
Tactical Precision: (intended for military bolt guns, DMRs)
-.223 or .308 caliber
-No optic restrictions
-Bipod allowed
-1x bag allowed per stage

Open Precision (intended for PRS guns)
-No caliber restrictions
-No optic restrictions
-No bag or bipod restrictions

Limited Carbine (intended for issue M4s & similar)
-5.56, 5.45, etc.
-Maximum (1) optic up to 4x
-No bipods or tripods allowed
-1x bag allowed per stage
-30 round magazines only

Modern Carbine
-5.56, 5.45, etc.
-No optic restrictions
-No bipod or tripod restrictions
-No bag restrictions
-No magazine restrictions

Examples for common rifles and their possible divisions are:
Military Issue M4/M16A4, and AR15: primarily Limited Carbine, but will fit any division.
Military Issue IAR: any division (by taking off bipod/RMR).
DMR: Tactical Precision, Open Precision or Modern Carbine.
M40A6/M110: Open Precision or Modern Carbine.
6/6.5mm PRS Rifle: Open Precision.
308 Gas Gun: Tactical Precision or Open Carbine.

Shooters of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to attend this event. Experienced shooters will be on-hand to help coach and instruct new shooters and run the stages at the match.

General Information:

SHOOTERS MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 0730 DAY OF THE MATCH TO PARTICIPATE.

ALL SHOOTERS REQUIRING BASE ACCESS MUST BE US CITIZENS OR GREEN CARD HOLDERS, WILL NEED TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND PHYSICALLY GO TO THE CAMP PENDLETON VISITORS CENTER (THURS or FRI preceding the match) AND RETRIEVE THEIR VISITORS PASS UPON APPROVAL. NO ESCORTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE VISITORS CENTER PRIOR TO THE MATCH YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE BASE.

REGISTRATION FOR SHOOTERS NEEDING BASE ACCESS CLOSES ON THURSDAY JANUARY 23RD at 9pm.

Fee's:
- Civilian non-club members- $35.00
- Civilian SMGC Club Members- $20.00
- Active Duty/ Reserve Military w/ ID- $10.00

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THIS EVENT AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO GET A REFUND YOU MUST WITHDRAW FROM THE EVENT. IF YOU DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM THE EVENT AND SIMPLY DO NOT SHOW UP YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.

Caliber's Allowed:
- Pistol Calibers .45 and below
- .22 cal variants
- .223 cal / 5.56 mm variants
-.243 cal / 6 mm variants
-.264 cal / 6.5 mm variants
-.284 cal / 7 mm variants
-.30 cal / 7.62 mm variants up to .300 WM
- No caliber larger than .30 cal / 7.62mm
- No muzzle velocity that exceeds 3200fps
- NO STEEL CORE, ARMOR PIERCING, MONOLITHIC, OR EXOTIC BULLETS

Round Count- Shooters will be shooting PRECISION RIFLE AND PISTOL at this months match. Shooters will need approximately 60 rds precision rifle, 100 rds for carbine, 60 rds pistol. Shooters will receive an update emails as the match date approaches if the round count changes.

SHOOTERS AND SPECTATORS MUST WEAR LONG PANTS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. THIS IS A CAMP PENDLETON RANGE REGULATION. THOSE WHO SHOW UP WEARING SHORTS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND RETURN PROPERLY DRESSED

 

[Mk32784]

Was at the last one, a lot of fun!!

 

[EN2722]

I’ve attended the last 3 or 4 well worth it to come out.

 

[Simple10]

When's the next match? I would love to drive down and compete but I can't find the schedule for the next match.

 

[EN2722]

@Simple10 they said today March 14th is range set up, practice starting in the afternoon and March 15th is the match day.

 

[Simple10]

Thanks, I'll add it to my calander

 

[diablodawg]

14 March clinic and practice in the afternoon, 15 March match. Feel free to PM me for more information.

 

[MarinePMI]

It was an outstanding clinic and match! I hope the LeJeune guys follow suit...

EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITION CREDIT FOR ACTION SHOOTING MATCHES

R 251454Z FEB 20MARADMIN 108/20MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//SUBJ/EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITION CREDIT FOR ACTION SHOOTING MATCHES//REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/4 SEP 14//NARR/REF A IS MCO 3574.2L, MARINE

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MARADMINS : 108/20

R 251454Z FEB 20
MARADMIN 108/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITION CREDIT FOR ACTION SHOOTING MATCHES//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC/4 SEP 14//
NARR/REF A IS MCO 3574.2L, MARINE CORPS COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAMS.//
POC/O’DRISCOLL, M. R./MAJ/OIC USMC SHOOTING TEAM/TEL: DSN 278-5450/COMM: (703) 784-5450/EMAIL: [email protected]//
POC/SCOTT, C. D./CAPT/OIC ACTION SHOOTING TEAM/TEL: DSN 278-5275/COMM: (703) 784-5275/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Purpose. Competitive shooting provides unique opportunities for Marines to push the limits of their skills and equipment in order to gain higher standards of proficiency, confidence, and lethality. For decades, traditional precision bulls-eye competitions had been the only venues to push marksmanship limits and enhance proficiency. Recently, however, the action shooting disciplines have grown in both popularity and applicability to enhancing lethality in a dynamic environment. Consistent top competitors strive to be recognized as Distinguished Shooters. This MARADMIN recognizes the importance of the action shooting disciplines and offers Marines the ability to earn recognition in this category.
2. The Competition in Arms Program (CIAP) awards Excellence in Competition (EIC) credits to Marines who place within the top 10 percent of non-distinguished competitors at Marine Corps, Civilian Marksmanship Program, and National Rifle Association rifle and pistol matches. Once a Marine accrues 30 EIC credits at sanctioned matches, they earn the coveted title of Distinguished Rifleman or Distinguished Pistol Shot which is also signified by the corresponding marksmanship medal for wear on their uniform.
3. The awarding of EIC credit and the distinguished classification does not easily translate between precision shooting disciplines and action shooting disciplines. Training to succeed in the precision shooting discipline allows a Marine to perfect the application of fundamental marksmanship techniques in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Training to the action shooting discipline allows a Marine to perfect the application of dynamic, fast-paced, and complex practical shooting skills. The spirit of competitive marksmanship remains the same between disciplines, but the evolving nature of practical shooting has outpaced the legacy award system resident within the CIAP.
4. The Captain of the Marine Corps Shooting Team (MCST), Commanding Officer, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, maintains responsibility, oversight, and execution of the CIAP and awarding of associated marksmanship medals. In order to modernize the CIAP, the MCST Captain is authorized to award Marines who placewithin the top 15 percent of competitors within their respective equipment division in action shooting matches per the instructions below.
5. Coordinating Instructions
5.a. The competition must be managed or hosted by an established organization or club, such as, but not limited to: United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), 3-Gun Nation, United Multi-Gun League, United Shooting Sports Leagues, International DefensivePistol Association, International Practical Shooting Confederation,Steel Challenge Shooting Association, or local rod and gun clubs.
5.b. The competition must be governed by current rulesets to ensure safety, organization, stage design, and scoring, such as those foundin paragraph 5.a.
5.c. Action shooting matches that clearly dictate the weapon system required, such as USPSA for pistol matches or Strategic Match Design carbine matches for the rifle, will receive the associated EIC credit and medal for that weapon system. For multi-gun matches that utilize the rifle and pistol, the competitor may receive credit for only one weapon system. It is the competitor’s responsibility to declare which weapon system they are seeking EIC credit when submitting match results to the MCST.
5.d. The top 15 percent of shooters is calculated from the number of competitors within their respective division and not the overall match results. For instance, a Marine must place within the top 15 percent of competitors within the production division of a USPSA match and not the total number of competitors.
5.e. EIC credit and Marksmanship medals will only be awarded for the rifle and pistol. Ineligible weapon systems include, but are not limited to the: revolver, .22 caliber rimfire, lever action rifles, shotgun, precision scoped rifles, or pistol caliber carbines.
5.f. There is no change to the legacy award system for the Distinguished Marksman or Distinguished Pistol Shot badges. The Distinguished Action badge does not exist nor does this MARADMIN authorize it. A Marine cannot become distinguished twice for one weapon system. Marines may combine EIC points from precision and action matches, but once they accrue 30 total points they will become distinguished.
5.g. Competitors are limited to one marksmanship medal per competition. They may claim EIC credit in a total of five matches per weapon system, per calendar year.
5.h. Competitors who place in the top 15 percent of matches with 150 or fewer competitors within their equipment division will receive Marine Corps division-level individual rifle or pistol medals. Competitors who place in the top 15 percent of matches with 151 or more competitors within their equipment division will receive Marine Corps championships-level individual rifle or pistol medals.
5.i. In computing EIC credit, fractions of 0.6 or higher are rounded to the next higher number. An action match with 89 competitors will yield 13 EIC medals: 89 x .15 = 12.6 rounded to 13. Of those 13 medals, one-sixth will receive gold medals, the next third will receive silver, the remaining half will receive bronze medals.
5.j. For a Marine to become distinguished from action EIC credit they must acquire 30 total points. However, a minimum of 10 points must still come from Marine Corps matches under the CIAP. A maximum of 10 points may come from action matches with 150 or fewer competitors. A maximum of 20 points may come from action matches with 151 or more competitors. All 30 points may come from Marine Corps matches under the CIAP.
5.k. There is no change to the CIAP with respect to the awarding of team medals, which are limited to Marine Corps matches.
6. Questions on the validity of club affiliation, rulesets, or the match they host may be forwarded to the Officer in Charge, MCST, Weapons Training Battalion, 27211 Garand Road, Quantico, Virginia 22134, or COMM (703) 784-5275.
7. Authority to award EIC credits for action shooting matches is effective upon publication of this message and Marines may submit requests for credit to the Captain of the MCST back-dating to matches fired no earlier than 1 October 2019.
8. This message is applicable to all Active and Reserve Marine Corps Commands.
9. Release authorized by Major General William F. Mullen III, Commanding General, Training and Education Command.//

 

[MarinePMI]