CMP Adds EIC Rifle Match at Camp Perry in June
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be hosting an EIC Service Rifle Match on Viale Range of Camp Perry on Saturday, June 17. The match will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be fired upon CMP's mobile highpower electronic targets, recently featured at CMP Travel Games in Oklahoma and North Carolina. The EIC Match will be the first held on Viale Range using the electronic targets.
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CAMP BUTNER, N.C. - The Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) 2017 Eastern Games made a mark in the history of the organization as it featured its mobile electronic targets for the time in North Carolina - resulting in the most relays ever ran at Eastern Games. GSM Matches, which typically run four relays each day, saw days with a total of nine and 10 relays during its scheduled times, while the Vintage Sniper and other matches finished in record time. The targets eliminate the need for pit duty, allowing more time for the fun part of CMP Games events - the shooting.
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ANNISTON, AL - The Civilian Marksmanship Program has declared a moratorium on strict enforcement of rules on design and construction of shooting jackets for 2017 until specific procedures and measurement tools are developed to determine the maximum amount of support coats may provide to competitors.
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There was a great showing from all the Maryland shooters that attended this year's National Junior Olympic Championship held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
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CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports
. The CMP annually supports 4-H Shooting Sports. Below are Thank Yous from State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators.
THANK YOU for your support of the
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Program! Your generous $200 donation provides support for our State 4-H Instructor Workshops. There were 176 volunteers certified in one of the six disciplines offered in 2016. The generous funding provided by CMP is utilized to help to purchase some of the needed training supplies for conducting these volunteer workshops held across the state. During 2016, 4-H Shooting Sports leaders volunteered more than 42,000 hours of their time in reaching over 44,400 youth across Nebraska in various shooting sports related programs and events.
 Thanks again for your support of the youth shooting program in Nebraska.
Thank you for the $200 donation from CMP last year and previous year's too. We (
Michigan State University Extension) always try to use that donation on items that provide direct benefits to the youth and adult volunteers in the 4-H shooting sports program. This past year, we were able to purchase two boxes (400 pair) of ear plugs, 50 shooting glasses and 2,000 feet of caution tape. These items are distributed to volunteers and youth who need them at our workshops and state tournament. Additionally, we are constructing a three-tiered podium for use at our state tournament to recognize the top three finishers in each discipline at our state tournament. This makes the awards ceremony a little more "worthy" in recognizing the accomplishments of our youth. The CMP contribution makes these items more easily attainable with our limited funds. Thank you!
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Exclusive: Tour of the CMP's 'Disneyland for shooters' marksmanship complex - By Chris Eger, Guns.com -
We recently had the opportunity to visit the immaculate ranges used by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to support public firearms training. The CMP is a federally-chartered non-profit corporation tasked with promoting firearms safety training and target practice. It originated as the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship in 1903 under orders from Congress to improve the country's marksmanship skills to minimize training in case of war. Click here to read the complete article.
Dover's ROTC on target with marksmanship program - By Jerry Smith, Delawareonline.com - A recent amendment to the City of Dover weapons ordinance has cleared the way for students in the Dover High School Air Force Junior ROTC program to earn college scholarships through a marksmanship program. The amendment to allow weapon ranges for school-sponsored projects allows DHS to join 12 other Delaware schools that have ROTC marksmanship programs. Click here to read the complete article.
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Photo By Cpl. Erasmo Cortez |
Marine Corps Shooting Team Hosts 2017 Championships - By Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders -
The Marine Corps Championships, hosted by the Marine Corps Shooting Team, was held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 3-12, 2017.
Although this particular competition was primarily designed to recruit Marines to come to the shooting team, one of the most important aspects of the competition is for competitors to become ambassadors in marksmanship knowledge and skills for their fellow Marines. Click here to read the complete article.
Meet Marshfield's true markswoman - Mikaela Richards -
By Matt McDonald
, Wicked Local, Marshfield -
Mikaela Richards, a Marshfield resident and junior at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, recently attained the Expert National Rifle Association qualification. Expert is the second-highest NRA qualification, a rare achievement for a young markswoman. R
ichards has competed in two major events, the 2017 Massachusetts State Junior Olympics in Reading and the Eastern U.S. Army Marksman's Unit Junior Small-bore/Air Rifle Championship. However, she did not qualify for nationals this year. Richards joined the South Coastal Rifle team at the Marshfield Rod and Gun Club in September, 2016. Every month the team competes in local competitions. Richards has won six of the competitions since she joined. She has trained to be an assistant coach and is also a member of USA Shooting and the Civilian Marksman Program.
Click here to read the complete article.
Wa-Hi Precision shooters compete in Utah -
Walla Walla High School's JROTC Precision Rifle Team had five members compete at the Civilian Marksmanship Program's Western Regional Championship in Layton, Utah, the first weekend in April. The five competitive marksmen from the Blue Devil program received invitations to the two-day rifle match, which included 20 shots from the prone, standing and kneeling firing positions. Click here to read the complete article.
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Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge
Badge Name
1095 Ivan Garcia, Parlier, CA
1096 Elizabeth Lorentz, Seeley Lake, MT
1097 Felicity Spray, Turlock, CA
1098 Veronica Del Mar, Roseville, CA
1099 Nicholas Stolarow, Folsom, CA
1100 Adriana Hickerson, White Bluff, TN
1101 Caden Gamblin, Tucson, AZ
1102 Maya Boyle, Anchorage, AK
1103 Seth Olson, Eden Praire, MN
1104 Kaylene Castillo, Albuquerque, NM
1105 Dominick Cordova, Santa Fe, NM
1106 David Lara, Denver, CO
1107 Lorenzo Rivera, El Paso, TX
1108 Gabby Lazarou, Madison, MS
1109 Alexander Hobbs, Stone Mountain, GA
1110 Brandon Ihlein, Albuquerque, NM
1111 Dalton Jones, Florence, MS
1112 Kinga Aletto, Sarasota, FL
1113 Owen Goad, Danville, VA
1114 Jackie Rodriguez, El Paso, TX
1115 Joshua Rodriguez, Sparks, NV
1116 Anthony Kissik, Matthews, AL
1117 Carlos Villar, Buckeye, AZ
1118 Kaila Jones, APO, AE
1119 Elena Aparicio, Zion, IL
1120 Linsey Kleckner, Freeport, IL
1121 Patrick Cummins, Joshua, TX
1122 Benjamin Davis, Acworth, GA
1123 Megan Painter, Church Hill, TN
1124 Elena Kim, Fairfax Station, VA
1125 Grayson Wheeler, Alexandria, VA
1126 Abigail Buesseler, Stacy, MN
1127 Deonte Hayes, Fort Mill, SC
1128 Nathan Fahrenbrook, Gering, NE
Talladega Marksmanship Classes
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you to participate in its weekly firearms safe handling and basic fundamentals classes. These classes will be taught every will be hosted with both classroom training and live firing on the Talladega ranges. Materials will cover safety and firearms handling and hands on practical application. For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/talladega-marksmanship-classes/ or contact us at 256-474-4408 ext 460 or 461 or email cmptalladega@thecmp.org.
Applications for the CMP Range Officer Training Course are now available.
The CMP Range Officer Training Course is a program developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to provide training and structured on-the-range work experiences to prepare interested persons to serve as qualified Range Officers in CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions. There is a course fee of $75.00 for the Level I CMP Range Officer Training course. For more information, visit
http://thecmp.org/training-tech/range-officer-training-course/.
Open Public Shooting 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/
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Upcoming Matches at Petrarca Range at Camp Perry:
 CMP's Mt. Cheaha Pistol Challenge - June 9-10, Talladega Marksmanship Park & CMP South Competition Center - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park and South Competition Center invites you to participate in its CMP Mt. Cheaha Pistol Challenge 2017 on Friday-Saturday, 9-10 June 2017. This match is open to the public; new or experience shooters are welcome. This match features a 60 shot air pistol, 60 shot 50 meter .22 pistol, .22 pistol 900 aggregate, centerfire pistol 900 aggregate and silhouette pistol events. For more information, visit
https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=15293.
National Match Junior Smallbore & Air Rifle Camp - July 5-10 - Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio.
This camp is designed for junior shooters age 12 - 20 who have fired in a competition, such as Junior 3P or 4P Smallbore Sectional competition, 3P Precision Air Sectional or USA 3P JORC. Camp attendees will receive expert coaching in the fundamental principles and techniques of 3-position and 4-position smallbore and International air rifle shooting. Registration is OPEN! **Enrollment will be limited to 70 students.
For more information, visit
http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-national-matches/nracmp-junior-rifle-camps/
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2017 CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics--A Few Remaining Spots Available.
The ever-expanding camps and clinics train high-school age (9-12 grade) junior shooters on intermediate and advanced air rifle marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations.
The following Clinics and Camps have openings available:
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CMP Seeking Volunteers for 2017 National Matches at Camp Perry. The CMP is in search of volunteers to support us during our 2017 National Match events, held in June and July. Apply today to become a member of the CMP Volunteer family! Visit our website at http://thecmp.org/competitions/competition-volunteers/ or contact Vera Snyder, volunteer specialist, at 419-635-2141 ext. 782 or volunteer@thecmp.org.
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
3 April - 29 August 2017
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday through Friday: 10:00am-7:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am-7:30pm
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 Garand-Springfield-Military Master Instructor
Training Workshops. 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 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. Dates and locations are:
14 July 2017 - Camp Perry, OH
(during the National Matches)
5 December 2017 - Talladega, AL
CMP Affiliates New Clubs. The CMP would like to welcome the newly affiliated clubs listed below. If you would like more information on affiliating with the CMP, please visit
http://thecmp.org/clubs/.
Kaiserlaughter HS AFJROTC, APO, AE
Floyd Dryden Rifle Team, Juneau, AK
Limestone Co Career Technical Center, Athens, AL
Cullman Area Technology Academy AJROTC, Cullman, AL
Lawrence County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Walnut Ridge, AR
American Legion Post 0029 & 0144, Peoria, AZ
Boy Scout Troop 243, Lafayette, CA
Norco HS AFJROTC, Norco, CA
Cresco Wildlife Club, Cresco, IA
American Legion HQ, Indianapolis, IN
Robert H Burns Post 16 Shooting Club, Covington, LA
Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club, Rehoboth, MA
Venture Crew 334, Andover, MN
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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Small Arms Firing Schools
Pistol - July 1
Rifle - July 15-16
Sign up for the Pistol or Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools held at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio, during the National Matches. SAFS instruction and hands-on coaching provided by Army Pistol and Rifle Teams and supported by coaching from Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard team members has long been regarded as some of the best available anywhere.
Students in the Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) will attend a safety briefing and classroom instruction and also do range firing practice with their coaches and then complete their schools by firing in an exciting EIC match.
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TALLADEGA D-DAY MATCHES
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CMP TALLADEGA MARKSMANSHIP PARK
2-4 JUNE 2017
The John C. Garand D-Day Anniversary Match is a series of rifle, pistol and shotgun events, scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the Allied Forces landing at Normandy Beach in France back in 1944.
An EIC Service Rifle Match, Vintage Sniper, .22 Rimfire Pistol Match and a Service Pistol EIC Match are just a few of the events featured during the weekend. For shotgun enthusiasts, a sporting clay field and 5-stand field is also open for use at Talladega Marksmanship Park.
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Simply go to
http://smile.amazon.com/
and designate the CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM, then shop away! The CMP will receive a donation for your qualifying purchases.
IT'S THAT SIMPLE!
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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.
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Order your copy today on the
CMP E-Store!
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Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH
May 20th
September 16th
October 14th
The Civilian Marksmanship Program invites you and your team to participate in the CMP's Monthly Matches. The matches will take place on the dates listed below at the CMP's Marksmanship Centers North and South. The competitions will feature a Junior Air Rifle 3x20 and 3x10, a 60 Shots Air Rifle and Air Pistol match, and a 20 shot Novice Prone match. Rental equipment is available for the monthly matches for a small fee.
For more information, please visit
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Marksmanship Nights at CMP Competition Centers.
Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, who visit or 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 Competition Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun range are fully equipped with optical target scoring systems 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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