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36 U.S.C. § 40725 — National Matches and small-arms firing school

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  1. (a)Annual CompetitionAn 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.
  2. (b)Eligible ParticipantsThe 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.
  3. (c)Small-Arms Firing SchoolA small-arms firing school shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
  4. (d)Other CompetitionsCompetitions for which trophies and medals are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held in connection with the National Matches.