The rifle must be a Caliber .30 U. S. M1 Garand rifle that was issued by the U.S. Armed Forces and be in as-issued condition. A Caliber .30 M1941 Johnson rifle or a U.S. Carbine Caliber .30 M1 may be fired in matches designated for M1 Garand rifles.

(1) These rifles must be as issued by the U.S. Armed Forces, with standard stock and sights.

(2) Trigger pulls may not be less than 4.5 pounds, except that the M1941 Johnson may have a trigger pull of not less than 3.5 pounds.

(3) ìNMî rifles, or rifles with NM parts, including NM sights, may not be used in the rifle, except that ìNMî operating rods may be used.

(4) The use of shims made of any material is prohibited. The presence of fiberglass, epoxy, glue or any other filler is prohibited. Laminated stocks and stocks made of synthetic materials are prohibited.

(5) As-issued M1 Garands must be chambered for the .30-06 cartridge. No rifles chambered for the 7.62mm NATO (.308) cartridge may be used.