Marksmanship practice shall constitute a part of the instruction to be given to cadets. Members of the California Cadet Corps may engage in rifle matches and competitions conducted or held in this state or at any place in the United States. The Adjutant General may purchase and supply to each of the colleges, community colleges, and schools a sufficient number of efficient rifles for field target work and gallery practice and the
ammunition and equipment necessary for efficient rifle practice. A sufficient number of rifles suitable for field target work or gallery target firing and the ammunition and equipment may be purchased by a board of school trustees, board of education, board of directors or trustees of a college or community college, county superintendent of schools, or the Superintendent of Public Instruction, out of any funds available, and the governing body or governing officials of any school, community college, or college may purchase the necessary parts for and may repair any rifles acquired or furnished to the California Cadet Corps. All marksmanship practice shall be under the supervision of the president, chief administrative officer, director, or principal of the college, community college, or school, or under the supervision of an appointed officer or officers. Competent members of the California National Guard, State Military Reserve, or Naval Militia may be detailed by the Adjutant General, with their consent,
and upon request of the president, director, chief administrative officer, or principal of the college, community college, or school as instructors of marksmanship practice in the California Cadet Corps. Instructors from the California National Guard, State Military Reserve, or Naval Militia on duty at a college, community college, or school for marksmanship practice shall be under the immediate control and jurisdiction of the governing body of the college, community college, or school. The expenditures may be paid out of funds appropriated for the maintenance and support of the California Cadet Corps.