OUCH!

[butlersrangers]

Parashooter - Thanks for the rule clarification on slings.

Back when I use to shoot in a CMP affiliated club 'rapid-fire league', it was mandatory that a model 1907 sling (original or copy) or a canvas M1 sling, be on your Garand, during the matches.

Whether that was just a club rule or a CMP rule at the time, I don't know for sure.

Everyone shot with a sling.

Do you have a view on this book-cover graphic?

[Parashooter]

Back when I use to shoot in a CMP affiliated club 'rapid-fire league', it was mandatory that a model 1907 sling (original or copy) or a canvas M1 sling, be on your Garand, during the matches.

Whether that was just a club rule or a CMP rule at the time, I don't know for sure.

Do you have a view on this book-cover graphic?

Looks posed, no actual firing involved?

Unraveling CMP rulebooks can take you down the rabbit hole in short order.

CMP HIGHPOWER RIFLE COMPETITION RULES 24th Edition—2020 & 2021
(Different from "Games" rules quoted earlier. Color added for emphasis.)
4.4.6 How Slings Are Used
Slings must remain attached to Service or Alternative rifles in all positions when
they are being fired. M1907 or M1 slings may be configured with arm loops and
used for support in the prone, sitting or kneeling positions. In the standing
position, slings must remain attached at both the butt-stock and
handguard/fore-end of the rifle and may not be so tight as to support the back
of the hand or wrist. The sling may be included within the grip. . .
5.1.1 Standing Position
The shooter must stand on both feet while supporting the rifle with both hands,
the shoulder or upper arm and the cheek. The arm that supports the rifle may
rest on the hip or side of the body. The other arm must grasp the rifle at the
pistol grip. The sling may be within the grasp of the left hand (right-handed
shooter) or it may pass over the outside of the hand, but it may not be used to
support the rifle. Some part of the rear surface of the butt-plate (toe of the buttplate)
must contact the shoulder (shoulder pad on the jacket); the butt-stock
may not rest on top of the shoulder. The sling must remain attached to the rifle
in parade configuration when the Service or Alternative Rifle is used (see Rule
4.4.6). Slings are not required for Match Rifles or in CMP Games Matches.

2002 CMP COMPETITION RULES 6th Edition (historical perspective here - from before "Games")
7.4 Rifle Shooting Positions
Rifle shooting positions must comply with NRA Rule 5
regarding shooting positions. In addition, the following
rules also apply in CMP rifle matches:
7.4.1 Standing
The sling must be attached to the rifle at both
standard attachment points in the parade position.
On M14 and M16 rifles, the sling may rest along
either the side or the bottom of the magazine. The
sling may not be used for support except as
provided for in National Trophy Infantry Team
Match rules, Rule 8.7.3 (1).

[butlersrangers]

Thank you Parashooter for your research and the added context & perspective on CMP 'Match' and 'Games' rules.