NRA HONORARY CLUBS

The NRA offers special recognition for high power rifle shooters who have
fired outstanding scores in competition by admitting them to the NRA
Honorary Clubs listed below. Membership is acquired by either equaling or
surpassing predetermined scores in NRA sanctioned tournaments.

It is the responsibility of the competitor or the tournament sponsor to notify
the NRA Competitions Division of possible new Honorary Club members. The
information must include complete name and address of the individual, the
score, and a copy of the official bulletin in which that score was fired.

An appropriate memento will be awarded to individuals admitted to these
honorary clubs. In addition to the awards, club brassards may be purchased.

AMERICAN HIGH POWER RIFLEMAN AWARD
The American High Power Rifleman Award is automatically given to any
high power shooter upon attaining the classification offligh Master. This is an
average of 97% over 240 shots. A sterling silver lapel pin and a High Master
certificate are presented to acknowledge this accomplishment.

THE "495 CLUB"
The High Power rifle "495 Club" is open to any individual who fires a score
of 495 x 500 over the High Power Rifle National Match Course. The match
must be in an NRA Registered, Approved or CPRPFS event, either Team or
Individual. Reduced distances are not accepted.

THE "792 CLUB"
The"792 Club" is open to any individual who fires a score of 792 x 800 over
the 80 shot Regional Course. The match must be fired in an NRA Registered
or Approved event. Reduced distances and Team Match scores are not
accepted.

THE "990 CLUB"
The "990 Club" is open to any individual who fires a score of 990 x I 000
over the 100 Shot Regional Course. The match must be fired in an NRA
Registered or Approved event. Reduced distances and Team Match scores are
not accepted.

NRA QUALIFICATION SHOOTING
Shooters always like some means by which they can measure their ability
and progress. Whether the shooting is done at home, at the club range or in a
tournament, there is greater satisfaction in achieving a previously set goal than
just practicing. There are qualification courses for many types of shooting with
fine awards within the reach of every shooter.
For specific information direct your questions to the NRA Safety and
Education Division, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, Virginia 22030.

THE DISTINGUISHED RIFLEMAN BADGE (CPRPFS)
The coveted Distinguished Rifleman Badge is awarded by the Corporation
for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearm Safety to recognize outstanding 
achievement in competition with the service rifle. Military shooters should
consult the appropriate regulations of their respective service to determine
competition and eligibility criteria. A summary of CPRPFS regulations applying 
to civilian shooters is given here. To earn credit for the awarding of the
Distinguished Rifleman Badge, shooters may compete in special Excellence-
in-Competition or "leg" matches which are conducted in NRA State, Regional
and National Championships and approved by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.

Credit Points:
The following system will be used in awarding credit points (legs) to
civilian competitors placing in the top 10 percent of all non-distinguished
competitors firing in authorized matches.

(1) Civilians earning credit points (legs) in the National Trophy 
      Individual Match (Camp Perry)..........................10 points

(2) In all other authorized matches
     (a) Highest scoring 1/6 of all (leg) winners:...........10 points
     (b) Next highest scoring 1/3 of all "leg" winners:.....8 points
     (c) Remaining "leg" winners:...................................6 points

(3) Each civilian competitor will be authorized to fire for credit points
(legs) in not more than four authorized matches each year. Specific
information concerning authorized matches may be obtained from the
Civilian Marksmanship Program, Erie Industrial Park, Bldg. 650,
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.

Course of Fire:
National Trophy Individual Rifle Match, consisting of 10 shots slow fire
standing at 200 yards, one minute per shot- 10 shots rapid fire standing to sitting
or kneeling at 200 yards, in 60 seconds; 10 shots rapid fire standing to prone
at 300 yards, in 70 seconds; and 20 shots slow fire at 500 or 600 yards, 1 minute
per shot.

Ammunition:
Only service ammunition issued for use in service arms will be used.
Ammunition will be issued on the firing line.

Firearm:
Rule 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2.

Target:
SR (200 and 300 yds.) MR (500-600 yds.). (The enlarged black SR-3 may
be used for 300 yard firing, and the enlarged black MR-1 may be used for
600 yard firing only.)

Award of Civilian Excellence-in-Competition and Distinguished Rifle.
man Badges:

A bronze Excellence-in-Competition Badge will be awarded to civilian
competitors who earn their first credit points regardless of the credit point
value earned. A silver Excellence-in-Competition Badge will be awarded to
civilian competitors when they have earned at least 20 credit points. Award of
the Distinguished Rifleman Badge will be made when a civilian competitor has
earned a minimum of 30 credit points for Excellence-in-Competition in
authorized matches. Civilian awards will be made by the CMP Military
awards will be made by the parent service.