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Cadets shoot for the title at the JROTC National Air Rifle Championships - Over 200 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets took aim March 23-25 in hopes of being named one of the top marksmen in the nation at the 2023 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship held at Camp Perry, Ohio. “It’s the Nationals. This is the highest of the high, unless you go to the Junior Olympics,” said Naqkara McKinney, a senior from Austin E. Lathrop High School in Alaska. “Only the top shooters will make it here and it’s a big deal for other JROTCs to have their kids sent here.” Click here to read the complete article.
MCJROTC Lady Pirates take home sixth straight national championship - The Granbury HS MCJROTC Lady Pirate Rifle Team traveled to the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Gary Anderson Competition Center in Camp Perry, Ohio for the 2023 JROTC National Championships for the opportunity to defend the fifth straight National Championship from past years and to clinch number six. Click here to read the complete article.
Sagola Township Sportsmens Club youth program shows their respect to veterans - Recently the Sagola Township Sportsmens Club Youth Program (AKA Big Shooters Club) held a special “clean-up day” for the American Legion Post 50. American Legion Post 50 Color Guard presents the colors for local parades, sporting events and veteran funerals. Many of these events are held in the rain or snow. The M1 Garand rifles used are rarely ever cleaned before storing them for the next event. Some of the rifles have even started to malfunction when performing rifle salutes for fallen veterans. Click here to read the complete article.
Cardinal shooters take 7th nationally in all-service competition - After winning the Army national championship, leading members of the Webb City JROTC rifle team spent their spring break competing against the best shooters from all service JROTC programs. Preston Burton, Gabe Elder, Johnathon Tatum, Yaisa Walker and Aleena Arias traveled with their instructor, Lt. Col. (retired) Dustin Elder back to Camp Perry Ohio to compete in the JROTC All Service National Rifle Championship. Click here to read the complete article.
Army’s annual shooting competition has its glories and stories - The Army’s best shooters took to the grass recently and plinked their way to excellence in marksmanship at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships. The week-long competition, which ran from March 12-18, included ROTC cadets and soldiers from all Army components pushing to earn top honors. The competition, colloquially known in Army circles as the “All Army,” is hosted by the Army Marksmanship Unit each year at Fort Benning, Georgia and tests soldiers ability to use both primary and secondary weapons systems in a live-fire event, solve problems and think critically under stress, according to an Army release. Click here to read the complete article.
East Coast Marines Compete for Gunners Trophy - In an organization where every Marine is a rifleman, service members need adequate facilities to maintain proficiency in using their weapon systems. On Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marines from all over the East Coast, and a team of British Royal Marines Commandos from the United Kingdom, were challenged physically and mentally while competing in the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East. This annual competition allows Marines to enhance their lethality through learning, training, and competing with one another over its two-week span. This year, the competition registered 176 competitors from 15 East Coast bases and stations. Click here to read the complete article.
Texas Best Warrior Competition Supports Partner Program - The Texas Military Department’s Best Warrior Competition brought together the Texas Army and Air National Guard and Chilean and Czech Armed Forces to challenge their tactical and technical abilities and share knowledge, skills and cultures. The friendly competition at Camp Swift in Bastrop March 27-April 1 tested participants on basic military skills such as marksmanship, land navigation and fitness. The TMD invited its partners in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, which pairs the National Guard in every state, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories with partner nations to increase regional security and advance U.S. interests. Click here to read the complete article.
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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. |
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Have an article to share or want to highlight your CMP Affiliated Club? Send us your photos, reports and articles to highlight in The First Shot - email abrugnone@thecmp.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Since marksmanship education and training is a key component of the CMP’s mission, there are many opportunities for experienced shooters and instructors to receive advanced training in marksmanship so it may be passed on to beginners and aspiring competitors. Check out the upcoming affiliated club clinics.
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CMP Garand-Springfield-Modern/Vintage 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 Modern/Vintage Military Rifle or Rimfire Sporter Clinics are invited to apply to attend a CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop.
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Talladega Marksmanship Classes. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you to participate in its weekly firearms safe handling and basic fundamentals classes. New and experienced shooters are welcome. These classes are taught by CMP certified instructors and will include both classroom training and live firing on the Talladega ranges. Materials will cover safety and firearms handling and hands on practical application.
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The CMP will be holding several Rifle and Pistol training classes. These classes will be held at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park, the CMP Travel Games events and the National Matches at Camp Perry. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, and practice, fired on Kongsberg Electronic targets. The classes are structured toward teaching new shooters (both adults and youth alike), so no past firearm experience is required, though intermediate and advanced marksmen are also welcome to participate.
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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. Applications for the CMP Range Officer Training Course are now available.
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In Memoriam - LTG (R) Joe Inge. The CMP is saddened to announce the passing of former Board member LTG (R) Joe Inge on March 23, 2023. LTG Inge was a long-time supporter of the CMP and was an integral part of building youth opportunities, especially via the CMP Scholarship Program. Born on Aug. 20, 1947, LTG Inge served a distinguished 38-year career in the United States Army. An expert in homeland security operations, LTG Inge continued to serve his country into retirement as he supported exercises in 22 African nations. LTG Inge is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; his son MAJ Joseph Richard Inge, Jr.; his daughter, Amy Inge Pickler; and six grandchildren. LTG Inge will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Click here to read more about his incredible life.
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CMP 1911 Sales Program: Round 3 Announcement – The CMP continues to accept orders to purchase CMP 1911 Type Pistols. View the details, guidelines for purchasing, order forms and pricing on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/1911-information/. All 1911 requests must be made through the mail – no 1911s will be available in CMP stores, and no in-store or drop-off orders will be accepted.
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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: Delaware, Maine, Nevada, Tennessee, Vermont and Washington. For more information on requirements on applying for a State Director position, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/state-director/ or contact Sylvia at (419) 635-2141, ext. 726 or email sschoewe@thecmp.org.
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is the "THE HOME OF MARKSMANSHIP" (no membership required) where responsible firearm ownership, safety instruction, and accuracy training reside inside a beautiful 500 acre range facility. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park has something for all types of firearms and firearm owners. The Park prides itself on its friendly - accommodating staff and the time savings of electronic targets.
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The CMP's home range is open to the public and allows the visitor to focus on marksmanship instead of spending time hanging paper targets down range. Don't be a Stranger, Come see us at the CMP Range, "The Home of Marksmanship"!
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Visitor Comments:
*****5-STAR REVIEWS*****
"This is an amazing place to host events or parties. They have an amazing shooting range with electronic targets out to 600 yards. The staff is always welcoming. This is a gun range that is always making improvements and listening to its customers. The PRO SHOP is always clean and easy to navigate. The meeting rooms are always professional with available sound system if needed. Book your next event here!" - Brian C.
"Awesome world class facility’s" - Joy C.
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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. Click Here for more details.
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We're open to the public!
The CMP is happy to invite the public back to our North and South Competition Centers for air rifle and air pistol fun, with new protective practices in place for staff and guests.
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Not sure what to get that special someone? The CMP Gift Certificates may be used towards any purchase within the CMP.
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The 284-page, soft-bound, fully-illustrated first edition is likely the most comprehensive manuscript ever written about the methods of training and competing with popular American and foreign vintage military rifles.
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In addition to making a donation today, you can also show your support for CMP through planned giving.
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Restricted 18+ in CA in compliance with CA State Assembly Bill 2571
prohibiting the marketing of firearms to minors in the State of CA.
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