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Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§40731 Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 407— - CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM › § 40731

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The corporation may lend or issue .22 and .30 rifles and ammunition, air rifles, and parts for training and competition to youth groups (e.g., Boy Scouts, 4‑H, FFA). Fees may be charged, and the corporation must track and secure them under federal, state, local law.

Full Legal Text

Title 36, §40731

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)For purposes of training and competition, the corporation may issue or loan, with or without charges to recover administrative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies necessary for activities related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to—
(1)organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide firearms training to youth;
(2)the Boy Scouts of America;
(3)4–H Clubs;
(4)the Future Farmers of America; and
(5)other youth oriented organizations.
(b)The corporation shall ensure adequate oversight and accountability for firearms issued or loaned under this section. The corporation shall prescribe procedures for the security of issued or loaned firearms in accordance with United States, State, and local laws.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 40731(a)36:5504(a).Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1614(a), (d), 110 Stat. 517, 518. 40731(b)36:5504(d). In subsection (a), the words “repair parts, and other supplies” are substituted for “targets, and other supplies and appliances” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (b) the words “shall ensure” are substituted for “shall be responsible for ensuring” to eliminate unnecessary words.

Reference

Citations & Metadata

Citation

36 U.S.C. § 40731

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73