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CMP Air Gun Ranges Receive Electronic Target Equipment Upgrade
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio; ANNISTON, Ala. - The Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP)
Competition Centers in Ohio and Alabama underwent extensive renovation projects in November to improve the quality of equipment within their ranges, replacing the old target systems with some of the top technology available on the market today.
The targets, exclusively crafted by Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS) for CMP's ranges, were installed Nov. 7-11 at Anniston's South Competition Center and Nov. 14-18 at Camp Perry's Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. Each range's targets were placed in the same configuration as in the past, with 80 sets at each location.
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First Matches Held on CMP's New Electronic Range at Camp Perry
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - On Nov. 12, 2016, a total of 46 participants fired in the first Garand & Modern Military Match ever conducted on the new Petrarca Range targets located at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility - home of the National Matches. The targets, installed during the summer of 2016, feature state-of-the-art technology and remove the need for pit duty while also providing other innovative qualities designed for competitors.
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ANNISTON, AL - The Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) annual Dixie Double was held earlier than usual this year (Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6) at the CMP South Competition Center, but the event still drew a weekend of intense, exciting competition. The match served as the last on CMP's old target system, with an entirely new firing line of technology installed after firing completed in the range on Sunday.
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - For the last decade, the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Camp Perry Open has been a thrilling and unique destination for air rifle and air pistol competitors. Held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio, this year's event will feature new electronic air gun targets, fitted exclusively for CMP's air gun range.
The targets, equipped with Kongsberg Target System technology, include some of the latest advances in electronic airgun systems to provide our competitors with the best possible competition experience.
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After months of intense competition, the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Monthly Match League has come to a close. The league is an added competition between North and South Monthly Match competitors that accompanies CMP's existing Monthly Match events, held at the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, AL, as well as the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, OH.
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2016 Camp Perry Review - By Mike Bernazzani, Photography by Webster Wright, Jr. - Annapolis, Maryland - Another challenging yet successful year at Camp Perry has come to an end. Range evacuations, thunderstorms, flooding, wind, all typical Camp Perry weather! This year the GCA fielded seven teams in the National Trophy Team and National Trophy Infantry Team matches. These brave shooters again campaigned their venerable M1's, eschewing the mild-mannered AR-15 rifles for rifles made of real walnut and steel. Read the complete article.
Marksmanship at its Finest!
Pictured here is Bailey Powell (right) who graduated from Atrisco Heritage Academy HS in Albuquerque last year and now is on scholarship at the University of Texas at El Paso. The picture was taken just after Bailey set a new UTEP record of 597/600 - six targets standing at a league match at University of Nebraska. On the left is Rachel Martin, another local shooter, on the Nebraska team who happened to be the NCAA champion last year!
Sent to us from VERY proud coaches in Albuquerque!
 Making Sense of MOA - By Chip Lohman, Shooting Sports USA -
What MOA is Not: We measure groups with a ruler and should include the range to the target. But we measure MOA as an angle that applies to all distances. A gun that shoots 1-inch groups at 100 yards may shoot a 6-inch group at 600 and a 10-inch group at 1,000 yards. However, by definition, one minute of angle is the same measurement regardless of distance. It's incorrect to mix the two with a phrase such as "the gun shoots 3 inches of MOA." Read the complete article.
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Feedback from a customer at the
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park:
"All I can say is WOW! This is an amazing, first class facility. The buildings and ranges are great, the staff is extremely friendly and the price is unbeatable!!!! " - Eddie I.
Come see us soon!! Hours:
2 NOVEMBER - 2 APRIL 2017
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday through Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
2017 CMP Competition Rules. The CMP invites pistol and rifle shooters, match officials and other concerned persons to forward their comments and concerns regarding current CMP competition rules and any recommendations they have for rule changes or clarifications to
competitions@thecmp.org. Comments should be received not later than 21 November 2016. The CMP Rules Committee and staff will review those comments and then confirm or adjust the new rules before they go into effect on 1 January 2017.
There will be a Level 1 NRA/USAS/CMP Rifle Coach School held in Winter Park, FL, on 28-29 January.
The perfect course for coaches, shooters and teams! $ 170 per student, discount for ROTC, JROTC and Sea Cadet members. For more information, contact Kent at 407-782-9735 or email kent@safefla.org.
Marksmanship Nights at Petrarca Range, held on Mondays, from 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Bring your rifles and ammunition to enjoy the CMP Targets (electronic targets) which provide instant feedback on the screen next to your firing point. Cost is $10 per hour/$25 for 3 hours. For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-targets-at-petrarca-range/.
Save the Date and Join Us at the Oklahoma City Gun Club for the CMP Games Oklahoma. Clinics, Rifle Small Arms Firing School, Pistol and Rifle Matches - It's going to be a great time!! Make plans and Save the Date: 5-9 April. For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/cmpgames_ok/.
CMP Air Rifle Postal Registration Open. The CMP Air Rifle Postal Competition officially opened on Nov 1st for a
ll junior three-position air rifle clubs, including American Legion, 4-H and junior rifle clubs and JROTC units programs, who are interested in competing in this three-position air rifle match with other talented juniors across the nation.
The CMP sponsors Three Position Air Rifle Championships that include a postal, State Championships, Regional Championships and a National Championship. These matches are designed to give all junior shooters around the country an opportunity to compete in a national level match, as well as to create shoulder-to-shoulder matches for juniors to attend. Visit our website at
http://thecmp.org/air/three-position-national-postal-competition/ to register.
CMP State Directors. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. The CMP is currently taking applications for the following states: DE, LA, MT, NJ, ND, NH, NV, and WI. For more information on requirements on applying for a State Director position, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/ or contact Lue Sherman at (419) 635-2141, ext. 707 or email lsherman@thecmp.org.
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Gary Anderson Invitational will be held at both the CMP Competition Center - South, and the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center, located at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. The National Three Position Air Rifle Council sanctions this three-position air rifle invitational as an open CMP Cup match. Visit
our website for more information or contact Lue Sherman at (419) 635-2141, ext. 707 or
lsherman@thecmp.org.
The CMP "Aces" Postal satellite match offers all junior and adult air rifle and air pistol shooters a program designed to encourage participation in the sport and test marksmanship skills nationally with their peers. The program consists of Air Rifle, Air Pistol, and Para-Air Rifle/Air Pistol events.
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
. The latest addition to the CMP is its 500-acre outdoor marksmanship facility in Talladega, Alabama. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
is the first of its kind in the country and is one of the most sophisticated in the world - housing electronic targets similar to those used in the CMP air gun ranges. Several events have been planned at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park:
CMP Garand-Springfield-Military Master Instructor
Training Workshop. Experienced rifle marksmanship instructors and shooters who would like to receive
advanced training and be certified as "Master Instructors" to teach CMP-Sanctioned Garand, Springfield and Vintage Military Rifle or Rimfire Sporter Clinics are invited to apply to attend a 2016 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. 2016 dates and locations are:
6 December 2016 - Talladega, AL
Affiliate your club with the CMP. We look forward to working with you to assist your club in reaching its goals and in reaching the mission and vision of the CMP - to promote marksmanship training and firearms safety for all qualified U.S. citizens with a special emphasis on youth. Visit
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CMP'S TALLADEGA 600 - SIGN UP SOON!
6-11 December 2016
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the completion of plans on the next big southern event - the Talladega 600. The match is set to begin Tuesday, Dec. 6 and concludes Sunday, Dec. 11 at the
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
. The event schedule has been designed to appeal to rifle, pistol and shotgun enthusiasts alike in order to provide an even wider variety of marksmanship opportunities to competitors from around the country.
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Marksmen Student-Athletes Apply Now for 2017-2018 CMP Scholarships
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CAMP PERRY, OH -The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is delighted to again award exemplary student-athletes for the 2017-2018 school year in their future endeavors through its annual scholarship program. The CMP offers $1,000 one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or pistol marksmanship participation to current high school seniors only.
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Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop
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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters
By Gary Anderson, DCME
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The most comprehensive guide to instructing junior shooting, written by one of the nation's premier shooters, Gary Anderson. In his 11 years of international competition, Gary has won two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, six world records, and 16 national titles. In the 200-page book, loaded with illustrations, Gary provides coaches with all the tools needed to develop the young shooter and improve the skills of us and coming juniors. Full color instruction guide.
NLU 758 $19.95 plus S&H
Order your copy today on the
CMP E-Store!
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Open Public Shooting Evenings at CMP Marksmanship Centers.
Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, who live in the Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio area or Anniston, Alabama area are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to do practice shooting at the Marksmanship Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun range are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. For more information, please visit
http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/open-public-shooting/.
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