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CMP JUNIOR RIFLE CAMPS STILL ACCEPTING ATHLETES

If you’re a junior interested in learning more about rifle marksmanship, there’s still room within the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Rifle Camps! Each year, the CMP hosts a series of hands-on, informative Junior Rifle Camps for high school age students and coaches during the summer months. Participants in the camps receive valuable lessons on intermediate and advanced marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations, all led by current collegiate rifle athletes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ANOTHER CMP WESTERN GAMES SET FOR OCTOBER 2023

Those who may have missed the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Western CMP Games, CMP Pistol and CMP Highpower (HP) Matches at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in early 2023 will now have another chance to attend the event this year! After a program review, the CMP has decided to move the annual Western CMP Games back to its original October timeslot of the past. Although Western Games was recently held in March, the new Western Games is slated for Oct. 10-15, 2023. Registration for the October event will open in June.
LARSON SETS NATIONAL RECORDS AT CMP’S THREE-POSITION AIR RIFLE REGIONAL MATCHES

The top athletes have been determined for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championship! The event was held in April at CMP’s own air gun competition centers in Ohio and Alabama as well as through the use of CMP’s mobile electronic range in Utah.
EVENT ENHANCEMENTS COMING TO THE 2023 NATIONAL MATCHES AT CAMP PERRY

Throughout its century-long history, events within the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry National Matches have evolved to better accommodate competitors and guests. Keeping with that philosophy, the 2023 event calendar has been modified from previous years – allowing overlapping disciplines and new matches to provide further competitive opportunities – along with updates to the ranges themselves to improve the competition experience for athletes on the firing line.
CMP CANCELS MARYLAND JUNIOR RIFLE CAMPS, ADDS VARIOUS NEW ONES IN PLACE

Due to venue issues, two of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Junior Rifle Camps planned for Annapolis, Md., in July have been cancelled. The camps were set to take place July 18-20 (Advanced Standing Camp) and July 24-27 (3P Camp). To supplement the withdrawn camps, the CMP has acquired a new location during the same dates – the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. – where an Advanced Standing and a three-position (3P) camp will be held. A total of 18 spots will be available for each camp. Additionally, the CMP has included a bonus 3P Air Camp from May 30 to June 2 at the Judy Legerski CMP Competition Center in Anniston, Ala.
CMP Bianchi Cup

The CMP Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, presented by Midway USA, will be held at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club located in Hallsville, Missouri, May 23-26, 2023. In the spirit of competition, good sportsmanship, and honored history, this tournament is open to all competitors who are members of their respective National Shooting Federations.
Sign Up Now For CMP's 2023 Talladega D-Day Marksmanship Event
Talladega, AL
June 7-11

Talladega’s D-Day celebration honors the anniversary of the 1944 Allied Forces landing at France’s Normandy Beach. The event allows visitors to pay homage to the valiant heroes of the World War II generation through diverse marksmanship competitions and activities scattered throughout the 500 acres of Talladega Marksmanship Park.national-level competitions.  
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CMP National Matches
Camp Perry, OH
July 7 - August 5

CMP’s National Matches are open to the public and we encourage all marksman to participate in the Historic National Matches at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. The National Matches offer Rifle, Pistol and Air Gun matches and clinics.
SHOOTING NEWS IN OTHER MEDIA

Olympian sharp shooter got start in Hamilton - recently qualified Olympian got his start with a discovery of his keen eye, a steady hand and a desire to excel at the Montana Matters Youth Outdoor Event held each May in the Bitterroot Valley. Marcus Klemp was recently awarded his Olympic National Team uniform for the 2023 Junior World Cup and Junior World Championship teams. Click here to read the complete article.


McMichael High School JROTC Marksmanship Team finishes third in national competition - Parker Long, a junior at McMichael High School, had watched her Junior ROTC Marksmanship Team and was impressed, so he volunteered this school year to be the marksmanship manager. Then, one day she decided to see what it was like to shoot, and she did so well that her instructor and coach, Major Andrew Mercer, asked Long to join the team. Click here to read the complete article.


ROTC marksmen compete at CMP - The marksmanship team of the Baker County High School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) sent two shooters to regional competition in Alabama in mid-April. “We had two make it,” explained Tim Dennison, JROTC program leader alongside Eric San Pedro. “Besides the top teams they also chose the top 20 individual shooters from 10 states for our regional competition held at the Civilian Marksmanship Program commonly called CMP. “It was a three position (prone, standing and kneeling) shooting of two targets for 20 shots in each position. So 60 shots for the round. They shot on Friday and Saturday for two rounds. We didn’t qualify for the finals at regionals, but the cadets did their best. They enjoyed the competition and we even got some hiking in the mountains.” Click here to read the complete article.


Daniel Boone High School marksmanship team headed for nationals - Earlier this month, the Daniel Boone High School Marine Corps JROTC Marksmanship Team competed in the Civilian Marksmanship Program Eastern Regionals Championship and secured their place in the national competition later this year. Two teams from the MCJROTC program placed second and sixth in the regional competition, which was held in Anniston, Alabama. After their performance, both teams have earned a spot in the CMP National Championship and Junior Olympics, which will be held at Camp Perry in Ohio over the summer. Click here to read the complete article.


How to qualify for shooting at Paris 2024 - The Olympics qualification system explained - Shooting had the honour of being the sport that handed out the first gold medal at Tokyo 2020, and the rest of the competition did not disappoint. Once again, the sport will return to the Olympic programme for Paris 2024. Find out everything you need to know about the number of athletes, stars to watch and pathway to the qualification below. Click here to read the complete article.


Fort Benning Soldiers Help U.S. Shotgun Teams Win Medals in France - Soldiers with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit won two medals at the Federation Francaise De Tir Grand Prix in Chateauroux, France April 20-23. The Soldiers, who are all marksmanship instructors/competitive shooters with the unique unit located at Fort Benning, Georgia, traveled to France as part of USA Shooting’s National Trap Team, along with their civilian teammates. Click here to read the complete article.


Shooting for Nationals - The Wharton NJROTC Precision Marksmanship Team placed third  along with an individual sixth place for Kylie Lewis in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Southeastern Regional Competition from April 13 to April 15. The team was made up of Andrea Boknevitz (senior), Gretchen Miller (senior), Kylie Lewis (senior) and Christian Perna (sophomore), with coach GMC Wayne Boknevitz. The third place finish qualified the team to move on and represent the Southeastern Region at the CMP Nationals in Camp Perry, Ohio from July 10 to July 12. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the team get to the next competition. Visit GoFund.me/39cdbb7e. 


Georgia Army soldier helps U.S. bring home gold medal in international shooting competition - The United States is bringing home the gold from one of the world's biggest skeet shooting competitions thanks to the skills of a Georgia soldier. Spc. Samantha Simonton, a Gainesville native, helped her team secure the gold medal in the women's skeet team category at the Federation Francaise De Tir Grand Prix in Chateauroux, France this week. Click here to read the complete article.
CMP'S CLUB CORNER
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. 
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/.

BSA Troop 339, Costa Mesa, CA

Boy Scout Troop 132, Boone, IA
            
Isabella Rod & Gun Club, Springfield, MO
            
Classic Clovers 4-H Club Licking County, Heath, OH
            
Saxonburg District Sportsmen's Association, Sarver, PA
            
Ruffles & Rifles, Cordova, TN
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.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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. 
NEWS FROM THE CMP
New Distinguished Shooters. The CMP extends its congratulations to the following competitors for achieving this prestigious status! The most recent shooters to earn Distinguised Badges are listed below. To view the official list of all Distinguished shooters, visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=reportDistinguishedShootersByCriteria.
Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge
#1688  Marissa Fedora, Yuba City, CA
#1689  Dylan Tonel, Folsom, CA
#1690  Jacob Mirabal, Santa Fe, NM
#1691  Susan Carter, Baxley, GA
#1692  Katlyn Sullivan, Statesboro, GA
#1693  Logan Major, Stafford, VA
#1694  Ziva Swick, Palmyra, PA
#1695  Rylie Stoeser, Ft Pierre, SD
#1696  Mya Dissing, Hartford, SD
#1697  Zachary Higgins, Gray, TN
#1698  Evelyn Golden, Fairbanks, AK
#1699  Natalie Welter, Parker, PA       
Distinguished .22 Rimfire Pistol Badge
#199  CPO Craig Dent, USN, Bartlett, TN

Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
MAJ Ian Swisher ARNG, Rockville, MD

Distinguished Rifleman Badge 
#2597  Javier Garcia, San Antonio, TX
#2598  Just Allred, Las Vegas, NV
SP4 Christopher Knott, ARNG
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/.
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.
M1 GARAND RIFLE

We are also currently accepting orders for Rack Grades $700, Rack Plus $850 and Expert Grades $1150 and up. All prices listed include S&H. Visit our website for more information.
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. 
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.  
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

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.

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.

Not sure what to get that special someone? The CMP Gift Certificates may be used towards any purchase within the CMP. 

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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