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In Memoriam: Lt, Col. James Fergus Laughland - Lt, Col. James Fergus Laughland, 84, passed away on May 6, 2023. James was born in Buffalo, NY on October 1, 1938. The son of Milton Laughland and Norah O'Connor. He was the second of 5 children who spent his early years in Eggertsville NY. Jim joined the National Guard when he was 16 years old. He was both a locally known and nationally ranked sharpshooter with over 60 years of marksmanship experience and competed in Nationals yearly in Camp Perry Ohio. Click here to read the complete article.
Meet Your Neighbor: Diane Heschel to join University of Akron's NCAA Rifle Team - When Diane Heschel was 9 years old, she had the chance to fire a pellet gun at a day camp. That first incidental experience sparked a passion for marksmanship, and on May 9, the Oak Harbor High School senior signed a letter of intent to compete on the University of Akron’s Division One NCAA Rifle Team during a reception at Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. Click here to read the complete article.
Hitting their mark with air rifles: meet the Minnesota Centershots Junior Rifle Club - I recently received a call from Anoka pal Jeff Weaver, who told me he was at a meeting at the Anoka American Legion. While he was there, he found a group of young people shooting air rifles in the basement. Jeff said he had to stop and check it out and was excited to see more youth enjoying a shooting sport. Click here to read the complete article.
Fort Moore Soldiers Win Four-Man Rifle Team Match in North Carolina - Soldiers with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Rifle Team won the Four-Man Team Match at the 2023 Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Eastern Games at Camp Butner, North Carolina April 28 - May 6. The Fort Moore, Georgia team secured a 26-point lead over the second place team with their combined total score of 1982-83x. Click here to read the complete article.
Taunton High shooting star with 'exquisite' skills aims to become a doctor - Taunton High senior Rylie Roderick said being a member of the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club’s marksmanship team improved her ability to play on Taunton High’s volleyball and tennis teams. “I can only say the marksmanship has helped me with my mental game,” she said during a recent interview at the Taunton Rifle & Pistol Club. Click here to read the complete article.
U.S. Army Specialist Wins Dragon’s Cup 3.0 Open Division - USPSA Pistol Match in Texas - Spc. Aaron Eddins was named the Dragon’s Cup 3.0 Open Division Champion at the U.S. Practical Shooting Association Pistol Match in Odessa, Texas April 20-23. The U.S. Army Soldier claimed the Open Division win with a score of 1636.1499 points and a time of 242.63 seconds, which beat second place by 41.696 points and 8.62 seconds. Click here to read the complete article.
Greenbrier East JROTC competes at Camp Perry air rifle competition - Students representing the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, (JROTC), program at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg made a strong showing in a prestigious Camp Perry Ohio Open match on the 19th and 20th of May. Click here to read the complete article.
New Chester County 4-H Archery Club forming - Chester County 4-H is excited to offer archery which is open to youth ages 8 to 18. The New Chester County 4-H Shooting Sports: Archery Club will be meeting every Saturday in June. 4-H enrollment is required. Members are encouraged to bring their own bow and arrow, but it is not required as we will have equipment available. Click here to read the complete article.
30 youth marksmen to compete for Legion air rifle titles - Out of the more than 800 youth who entered round one of The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports individual postal match competition, the top 30 competitors are advancing to The American Legion’s 32nd Junior 3-Position Air Rifle National Championship in Colorado Springs. The championship tournament will be held July 20-22 at the USA Shooting Range at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Click here to read the complete article.
Wyoming Guardsmen Take Aim at Small Arms Championship - The sharpshooters of the Wyoming National Guard recently blazed a trail at the 52nd Winston P. Wilson Small Arms Championship in North Little Rock, Ark., from April 30 through May 5, 2023. This high-stakes competition, hosted by the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center, attracted the best shooters nationwide, putting their skills to the test in various challenging scenarios. 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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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 view https://thecmp.org/clubs/.
St. Hubertus Schutzenverein, El Cajon, CA
Space Coast Jr/Sr High School SFJROTC Marksmanship Team, Cocoa, FL
Loyalhanna Creek 4-H, New Alexandria, PA
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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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Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge
#1700 Cody Jenkins, Lewisburg, WV
#1701 Jake Kapper, East Sparta, OH
Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
SFC Randall Henrion, USA, JBER, AK
SSG James Lam, ARNG, Mary Esther, FL
1SG Josiah Noble, USA, Raeford, NC
SFC Jacob Schrot, ARNG, Rockford, MI
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Distinguished Rifleman Badge
SGT Jared Desrosiers, USA, Fort Benning, GA
SSG Ethan Hopkins, USA, Anchorage, AK
SFC Joel Kliesen, ARNG, Chesterfield, VA
SSG Kendall Miller-Mather, ARNG, Sunlt Sainte Marie, MI
SGT Jacob Watkins , ARNG, Ragland , AL
SP4 James Whitener, ARNG, Jackson, MO
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Become a Certified Crosman Challenger Repair Center. Learn how to repair Challengers (repair bolt assemblies, replace gauges, hammer springs, trigger adjustments, Challenger tune-ups, and replace O-rings). The 6-7 hour course is instructed by a Certified Challenger Assembly Technician at the Crosman Manufacturing Facility in Bloomfield, NY. Cost is $1,100. For more information, visit the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/crosman-challenger-armorer-course/.
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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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M1 GARAND RIFLE
We are currently accepting orders for Rack Grades $700, Rack Plus $850, Service Grade ($900-no back orders) and Expert Grades $1150 and up. All prices listed include S&H. Visit our website for more information.
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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, North Carolina, 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
5-Star Reviews:
"If you love shooting, this is the place! So many ranges for different kinds of shooting, and their longer ranges on particular have a really nice setup." - Hafez A.
"This is the nicest outdoor range facility you will see on the East Coast. It had CLEAN bathrooms, a well staffed front desk and ranges with friendly people, a CMP Store with rifles and ammo, electronic targets and displays, and clear rules and instructions for everything. Have you ever seen a range with NO shell casings on the ground? Welcome to CMP Talladega, where they keep it clean." - Nicholas M.
"The best place I've experienced for shooting and practice I've been visiting since 2016. I'm now working towards doing competitions, so I am very thankful this place is only about a 2 hour drive from my home. Worth it every time. The staff and ROs are always very nice, and I've learned a thing or two every visit." - Aaron
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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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CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
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