M1 Garand Shoot
What is the M1 Garand Shoot?
The M1 Garand competition is a timed, multi-stage shooting event held at 100 yards.
Competitors must adapt to position changes, and time limits, using the same historic rifle carried by soldiers in WWII and Korea.
For many shooters, this challenge is their first hands-on experience with the Garand, making it a gateway to historical marksmanship.
M1 Garand Shoot
The Willmar Rifle & Pistol Club prides itself on hosting events that blend marksmanship, history, and camaraderie.
The M1 Garand isn’t just a rifle, it’s a piece of history. Its weight, recoil, and distinctive ping after firing its 8th round demand respect and skill.
it’s about connecting with the legacy of the rifle that helped win a world war.
$25/shooter
Includes rifle and 53 rounds of ammo
The Four Stages of the M1 Garand Shoot
A Test of Skill, History, and Precision
The challenge kicks off standing on your feet, no sling support allowed.
-> 10 rounds on target in 10 min.
Competitors start standing, and then drop to a seated position.
-> 10 rounds on target in 70 seconds.
Starting standing, you’ll drop to prone and fire.
-> 10 rounds on target in 70 seconds.
Start from a prone position. A reload is required mid-string.
-> 20 rounds on target in 20 minutes.
Who Should Try It?
- History Buffs: Feel the weight of history in your hands.
- Competitive Shooters: Test your skills under time and positional stress.
- Newcomers: No Garand experience? Perfect. We’ll teach you.
Ready to Give it a Shot?
Join us at the next shoot, and see if you’ve got what it takes to master the M1 Garand.
