The OOS has three main types of shooting events as a part of our regular schedule:

     1.  "Garand League" Matches.
     Our Summer "Garand League" consists of matches throughout the summer months. Members scores are recorded from each match and accumulate toward prizes awarded at the end of the season. Awards are given for the highest match score, highest average score, most improvement from last year, etc.......
    Although the M1 is the predominate rifle that members use to accumulate points in the "Garand League" matches, shooters are also welcome to shoot with other types of rifles. Many shooters enjoy competing with the M1 Carbine, 03 or 03A3 Springfield, M14 (M1-A), AR15, FAL (STG-58 & L1A1), or Mini-14 type rifles. Pretty much any centerfire rifle having iron sights is allowed as long as it can be safely operated by the shooter.

NEW !!!! for 2002.   The CMP has a new type of shooting event for 2002, the ".22 Sporter Rifle" Matches.  This event is great for junior shooters or any newcomer who wants to shoot in a competitive event with a .22 caliber rifle.  Two categories, open sights and scoped. Any rifle that has a 5 round magazine and weighs less than 7.5 lbs (including sights-scope) is eligible.
Please see the "Junior Shooters Program" page for details and contact info.

     2.  "John C. Garand" Matches.
     The John C. Garand match, named after the inventor of the M1, is a match that is directly sponsored by the CMP to foster increased interest in the M1 rifle. As the name suggests, in order to compete in a J.C.G. match, the shooter must be shooting a stock issue Service Grade M1 rifle. No match grade parts or accuracy modifications are allowed for rifles used in a JCG match.
    The OOS usually hold 2 JCG matches each year, one in the Spring, another in the Fall.

    The OOS's Summer "Garand League" and "John C. Garand" matches follow the CMP rules for a standard "B Course" of fire. The "B Course" consists of 50 rounds fired for score (plus sighters) as follows:

10 rounds fired standing, slow fire in 10 minutes

Standing position. Shooters are required to fire 10 shots in 10 minutes. Each round must be individually loaded into the rifle.

10 rounds fired sitting, rapid fire in 60 seconds

Sitting, Rapid Fire Shooters must begin in a standing position. At the command to "Commence Fire", they will have 60 seconds to assume a sitting position and fire 10 rounds.

10 runds fired prone, rapid fire in 70 seconds
20 rounds fired prone, slow fire in 20 minutes

Prone Position There are 2 prone stages, Rapid Fire and Slow fire. In Rapid Fire, starting from a standing position, the shooter has 70 seconds to drop into prone position and fire 10 shots. In Prone Slow Fire, 20 rounds must be individually loaded into the rifle and fired in a 20 minute period.

     3.  Fun Shoots and Practice Day. Once or twice a year the OOS will have a "Fun Shoot", where various types of fun shooting contests are held. Some events allow the use of .22 rimfire rifles, scoped or with iron sights, others are specified as "any rifle, any sight". The emphasis is on fun, and you never know just what kind of wacky event the Match Director will dream up.

	After the John C. Garand match shooters take time to score each others targets. Scores for the JCG Match are sent in to the CMP for permanent record keeping.
	Club member Tom Rousset seems pleased with this standing score.....

     In conjunction with the "Fun Shoot" is usually a couple hours of spare time for shooters to practice their positions or whatever else they want to do.