STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

(NON—AUTOMATIC WEAPONS)

1.       Before National Guard competitive weapons are issued to you, you must:

a.       Read and sign this memorandum.

b.       Clarify any points not clear to you with the Marksmanship Coordinator or with supply personnel.

c.       Sign two copies of the Statement of Responsibility certifying that you fully understand the security requirements for competitive weapons, that you are capable of maintaining the level of security required, aid that you will comely with all of the requirements. One signed copy will be retained by the issuing authority aid you will keep the other copy for your own reference.

2.       Security of Weapons on Hand Receipt. Competitive Marksmanship Program weapons will be stored in the most secure facility available to the Individual concerned to insure availability for practice, training aid competition as follows:

a.        National Guard arms room (all other means of storing weapons require specific approval).

b.        Civilian police arms vault (this will require a letter request for approval giving details and submitted through channels to the issuing authority.

c.       Unit service pistols for use in combat matches may not be stored in private residences.

d.       Individuals appointed to All NG Squads or to State Squads on orders by the State AG, may store issued competitive weapons in their private residence if necessary to maintain skill level, subject to the approval of a Request for accept ion. Weapons so stored must be secured in a locked metal container of not less than 12 gauge steel, not prominently displayed, aid secured to a firm structural member of the residence (e.g., container secured by lock aid chain or firmly bolted to the wall or floor). (locks and chains meeting NGR 190-11 will be provided with containers.) Private vaults that are equal to or exceed the above, may also be used.

e.       During period when weapons covered by a Request for Exception are not actively being used, they must be returned to a National Guard Arms room.

When the residence is to be unoccupied for a period of more than 7 days, the individual member is responsible for making arrangements to insure that the weapons and ammunition will be under observation during the period of his absence.

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3. Traveling with competitive weapons. While in transit, competitive weapons will be locked in the trunk of a vehicle, or in a locked container which is out of view. These weapons will be stored overnight (while away from home) in a government storage facility, NG or Reserve Armory, or local police facility. As a last resort (if, above locations are inaccessible) weapons may be kept in quarters (motel, hotel, etc.) ONLY if one member of the team is always present. They will never be left overnight in a vehicle. The All NG OICs and the SMC will be responsible for coordinating all security arrangements for their respective squads.

4. You must be able to identify all weapons issued to you by serial number, type and manufacturer in case of loss or theft. You should carry this information on your person or have it readily available for prompt and positive identification to the proper authorities.

5. Any loss of weapons or ammunition or other serious incident involving marksmanship personnel or equipment will be reported immediately to local civil police, FBI aid issuing authority who will report in accordance with NGR 190—11 and AR 190—40 in accordance with the State serious incident reporting requirement. The or All NG OIC will be contacted as soon as possible thereafter. The SMC or All NG OIC has the responsibility to notify the Commander, NGMTU

6. The following are previously covered requirements that are reemphasized and some common sense precautions.

a.      Never leave weapons overnight in an automobile.

b.      Do not call attention to yourself or your equipment when traveling with weapons. Do not discuss with strangers that you are a shooter or that you have weapons with you. DO NOT pick up hitch-hikers.

c.         Shooters must help each other be security conscious. If. you see another Guardsman ignoring or violating security policies, bring it to his attention aid suggest how it should be done. If the violation persists, advise the Squad OIC or the State Marksmanship Coordinator of the situation. Any weapons loss is your problem.

7.         Statement of Responsibility.

I have read all of the above and fully understand the requirements for Security of competitive weapons. I can and will maintain the standards of security outlined above over the weapons placed in my care aid issued to me on hard receipt. I am willing to assume full responsibility for safeguarding weapons aid equipment issued to ire.

DATE: ______________      SIGNED:_____________________________________________

Individual receiving weapons:

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Typed name and SSN of individual   Unit and location

The above individual has read aid signed this statement in my presence. I am

satisfied that he/she fully understands the security requirements for competitive weapons and is capable of providing the required level of security over weapons to be issued on hard receipt. I will maintain ore copy of this statement on file until such time as the shooter turns in all issued weapons.

DATE: ______________  SIGNED: ____________________________________________

State Marksmanship Coordinator / NGMTU Commander

NGMTU Form 1
or Unit Commander

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