112 STAT. 1338 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 (2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; and (3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms. §40724. Priority of youth participation In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the corporation shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible. § 40725. National Matches and small-arms Hring school (a) ANNUAL COMPETITION. — 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) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—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) SMALL-ARMS FIRING SCHOOL. —^A small-arms firing school shall be held in connection with the National Matches. (d) OTHER COMPETITIONS.—Competitions for which trophies and medsds are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held in connection with the National Matches. § 40726. Allowances for junior competitors (a) DEFINITION.— In this section, a "junior competitor" is a competitor at the National Matches, a small-arms firing school, a competition in connection with the National Matches, or a special clinic under section 40725 of this title who is— (1) less than 18 years of age; or (2) a member of a gun club organized for the students of a college or university. (b) SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE. —^A junior competitor may be paid a subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. (c) TRAVEL ALLOWANCE.— A junior competitor may be paid a travel allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary instead of travel expenses and subsistence while traveling. The travel allowance for the return trip may be paid in advance. §40727. Army support (a) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT. —The Secretary of the Army shall provide logistical support to the Civilian Marksmanship Program for competitions and other activities. The corporation shall reimburse the Secretary for incremental direct costs incurred in providing logistical support. The reimbursements shall be credited to the appropriations account of the Department of the Army that is charged to provide the logistical support. (b) NATIONAL MATCHES.—(1) The National Matches may be held at Department of Defense facilities where the National Matches were held before February 10, 1996. (2) The Secretary shall provide, without cost to the corporation, members of the National Guard and Army Reserve to support the National Matches as part of the annual training under title 10 and title 32.
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