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36 U.S.C. § 40723 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 40723. Eligibility for participation

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Certification.--(1) An individual shall certify by affidavit, before participating in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation, that the individual--

(A) has not been convicted of a felony;

(B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18; and

(C) is not a member of an organization that advocates the violent overthrow of the United States Government.

(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an individual to provide certification from law enforcement agencies to verify that the individual has not been convicted of a felony or a violation of section 922 of title 18.

(b) Ineligibility.--An individual may not participate in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation if the individual--

(1) has been convicted of a felony; or

(2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18.

(c) Limiting participation.--The Director may limit participation in the program as necessary to ensure--

(1) the safety of participants;

(2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; and

(3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.

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