§4312. National rifle and pistol matches: small-arms firing school
(a) An 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.
(b) The 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.
(c) A small-arms firing school shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
(d) Competitions for which trophies and medals are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 4312(a) | 32:181a (less 29th through 34th words). 32:181b (11th through 29th words). |
Feb. 14, 1927, ch. 130; restated May 28, 1928, ch. 816, §1, |
| 4312(b)
4312(c) |
32:181b (1st 10 and, 30th through 69th, words). 32:181a (29th through 34th words). 32:181b (70th through 79th words). |
May 28, 1928, ch. 816, §2 (1st 93 words), |
| 4312(d) | 32:181b (80th through 99th words). |
In subsection (a), the word "as" is substituted for the words "under such regulations as may be", since the Secretary has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his statutory functions. The words "for the purpose of competing" and "annually" are omitted as surplusage.
In subsection (b), the words "contemplated in section 181a of this title" are omitted as surplusage. The words "Organized Militia" are omitted as covered by the words "National Guard". The words "armed forces" are substituted for the words "Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard".
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 4308, 4313 of this title.