![]() ![]() Service Rifles such as the M1 Garand, M14, M16 or their civilian equivalents, the M1A or AR15. Leg matches are few and far between, often only one per state per year so they draw good shooters from hundreds of miles away in search of the gold. He must have at least one 8 or 10 point leg and cannot earn the award with 6 point wins alone. ![]() A shooter must earn a minimum of 30 points for the presentation of the gold, numbered Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge but there’s a catch. Awards of 8 and 6 points are awarded to lower finishes. A 1st place finish is a 10 point "Leg" in a journey of many steps to become distinguished, thus the term "Leg Match". Points are awarded to the top finishers in a rather complicated system. This insures a high turnout of better shooters, raising the bar of competition to a more difficult level. Military or civilian personnel can earn points toward "becoming Distinguished" only by competing in "Excellence in Competition"(E.I.C.) matches in conjunction with State or Regional (Multi-State) Championships or the National Matches. The program was administered for many years by the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), a branch of the US Army, and now by its successor, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). The Distinguished Badge is perhaps the most prestigious award in the shooting sports. ![]()
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