---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 U.S.C. § 40724"
title: "36"
title_heading: "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations"
number: "40724"
heading: "Priority of youth participation"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/36/40724"
units:
  - "Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations"
  - "Part B — Organizations"
  - "Chapter 407 — Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety"
  - "Subchapter II — Civilian Marksmanship Program"
---

# §40724. Priority of youth participation


In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the [corporation](/usc/36/220501.md?p=b-7) shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible.


## Source credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1338.)

## Notes

| Historical and Revision Notes |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revised<br>Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 40724 | 36:5502(b). | Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, § 1612(b), 110 Stat. 516. |