The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-06-13

ing the greatest
single range SYSTEM ever established, and had it
in full operation after war was declared
Scope Of Program
In undertaking 10 conduct the National
Matches of 1919 "a the Invitation of the secretary
of war, the nnEy planned to overlook nothing
toward making these competitions the greatest
of their long line and toward gathering at
Caldwell Representatives of all the branches of
American craftsmanship.
The United States army rifle of the same
type which was used by the American army and
marine corps division in France will predominant
in most OF the exenfs but the highpower serv-
ice weapon capable of carrying steel-jacketed
bullet TO extreme range of more than three
miles will not he featured to the exclusion of
other firearms except in the strictly government
competitions. But for the purpose of supplying
the contestants fan the government events with
the best rifles and ammunition which be pro-
cured the goveEnment arsenal at Springfield is
now at work producing weapons. while the
Frankfort arsenal is turning out the necessary
ball cartridges
To provide a program attractive to all shoot
ers at the National Matches 1t Is planned to stage
at Caldwell eyenfs in which the smali-bore rife
will be fred at sherf ranges, as well as few
events TO interest shy of the trap-shooting fra
ternity who may drop in as transients or as
visitors. The Caldwell range is within 20 miles
of New York City and within accessible distance
of a population Of 100000. 1t was built en-
tirely BY the force ef bluejackets which operated
It.. 1t is model range In every respect 1t was
tne last range huflf by the navy and all the best
features developed In the construction of other
ranges were utilized there. It has unlimited
capacity for targefs It can accommodate 1Oo
teams for each stage of the match-twice as
many as any other nnge. and has the largest
and best eqnipEner6 ef buildings of any range hi
America 1t has electric lights and all modern
conveniences wsth splendid facilities not only for
shooting but also fsr the accommodation and en-
tertainment OF the regular teams and transient
participants and Visitors.
Caldwell is reerzsed Mt a cost of twenty-seven
cents by the Hudson Tube from New York to
Newark. and thence twelve miles by trolley to
Caldwell.
While the range b now open and available
to the general putzic for practice, the executive
officer. Lieufenanf Cosunel Harllee, viii maintain
an Office at the 0Gires Of the National Rifle as
ISOLATION in Washington and all inquiries should
be addressed there until July 1. when the Ma
tionai Match siaEf win assemble at Caldwell.
Rifles win be furnished at the firing points
or visitors may br5Mg their own rifles. An In
structor (coaehl Win be provided at each firing
point and when Separate parties visit the range
special instructors VIA be assigned to them to
give preliminary instruction. The range is now
open for all consess and groups teams visiting
the range for practice preliminary to participat-
ing in the matches WIZ receive special Instruction
Beginning abou4 July frst daily re-entry viii
be conducted unser she auspices Of the National
Rife associations xna each day there will be
awarded medals 70 tfe winning competitors and
qualification medals 10 all who qualify In the Ma
tional Rife assoefRfBBn. marksman, sharpshooter
and expert riheman courses. At no Time either
before or during ahe matches. viii there be any
expense for range practice. Sleeping accommo-
dations win be provided without charge lbut
sojourners nlust hiring Their own blankets). and
meals will be furnished at the cost price of the
navy ration (Dow 60 ceais per day).
a ..team- n she National Team Match con-
sists Of twelve lK91 principals frers. two or
more aternates. ase coach. and q team captain
who may be- or Mssy NOT be also a principal or
arer. The rules ssE the match win provide for
teams from universities colleges andsschools and
ii il earnestly lsosea fhsf lnrge number OF uni
ycrsties. colleges. military schools and high
schools win be Fspsesente5 by teams.
separate pfsEes range viii be operated SO
that pistol shooters asay be accommodated at any
time when HE mssre Smportant pistol matches
are ncia. II will No necessary 20 have Then; Of,
tlie arscr rife runrr< in asxler to provide d sui.
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