Young Marksman Competes for First Time During Three Generation Excursion
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Zachary Wehner, 11, of Valparaiso, Ind., took his first trip to the historic National Matches at Camp Perry last July, 2018.
"It's amazing," he said of his experience. "It's just nice to walk around and tour the place, and it has an air range."
During his self-tour of the grounds of the Camp Perry National Guard Training Base, which has been home to the National Matches since 1907, Zachary found his way to the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. The facility, maintained by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), contains many fascinating findings within, but most visitors come for its 80-point electronic indoor air gun range.
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CMP's Air Rifle Regionals to Assemble in Sandy in April
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SANDY, Utah - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the remarkable world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Sandy area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the Mountain America Expo Center.
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CMP Seeking Assistance for 2019 National Rifle and Pistol Matches
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is in search of individuals to serve as members of our Support Team during the 2019 National Matches rifle and pistol events, held in July and August at the historic Camp Perry National Guard Training Base in Ohio.
CMP NM Support Staff will be assisting with CMP National Match events only and will be picked from a selection process through all received applications (
available on the CMP website). This year, the CMP will be needing assistance for pistol, rifle, smallbore and long range events.
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CMP's Air Rifle Championship Returns to Anniston in April
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ANNISTON, Ala. - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites bystanders and curious guests to explore the expanding world of air rifle competition, April 4-6, 2019, as hundreds of coaches, competitors and spectators arrive in the Anniston area for the 2019 CMP Three-Position Regional Air Rifle Championships, held at the world-class South CMP Competition Center.
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Port Clinton teen takes aim at making U.S. Paralympic Team -
PORT CLINTON (WTVG) - A local teen is hoping to eventually land a spot on the United States Paralympic Team. Louis Slauterbeck has only been shooting air rifles for a year and the high school student is already racking up some impressive wins.
Louis was diagnosed with spina bifida before he was even born. He's a freshman at Port Clinton High School. Later this month he's heading to a competition at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado to take aim at making the Junior Paralympic Team.
Click here for the video and story.
Cyber Soldiers train and compete at the U.S. Army Smalls Arms Championships
- Story by Steven Stover, 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) - FORT BENNING, Ga. - The 100 Combat Support Team (CST), E Company, 782nd Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (Cyber), 780th MI Brigade (Cyber), fielded a four-Soldier team to compete in the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship, March 10 to 16. According to Capt. Joe Lucas, team lead for 100 CST and the officer-in-charge of the Small Arms team, there were more than 200 individual competitors and 44 teams from brigade combat teams, Special Forces Groups, Reserve, and National Guard units.
Click here to read the complete article.
Target Sprint Maryland 2019, "Marriottsville Game"
hosted by Arlington Rifle and Pistol Club Junior Program in partnership with Civilian Marksmanship Program - Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 9 AM - 5 PM - Target Sprint is a heart racing, exhilarating sport for all, which combines running and target shooting, athleticism with skill and accuracy, where the first past the post win. It's simple, it's fast and it's fun. The course is short, roughly 3 x 1/4 mile, of which each running session is interspersed by shooting at knockdown targets. Contact Chris Lekhavanija at
juniormarksman@aol.com for more information.
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CMP Club News: Mother Lode Winter .22 Program Completed - Special certificates from US Congressman Tom McClintock, California State Senator Andreas Borgeas and California Assemblyman Frank Bigelow were presented to the twelve top juniors in the Winter .22 program at the Mother Lode Gun Club. Fifty two out of the fifty nine who signed up completed the program led by Jim Owen and Roger Wilson with the aid of former and current California Grizzlies plus 4H leader Steven Treat and Tim Finicle. Click here to read more.
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. 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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 Travel Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools. The CMP will be holding several travel Small Arms Firing Schools in 2019. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, practice and firing a M16 match, fired on Kongsberg Electronic targets. Competitors should bring the following if they have them: Mats, scopes, jackets, etc. Rifles and Ammunition will be provided by the CMP. Registration opens March 1st. Visit the
CMP website for additional information.
2019 RIFLE SAFS'S LOCATION AND DATES:
- Eastern Cup & Games Matches, Apr 30 - Camp Butner, NC
- Douglas Ridge Rifle Club, Jun 8-9, Eagle Creek, OR (Range Officer Course on Jun 7)
- Fairfax Rod & Gun Club, Jun 22-23, Manassas, VA
- National Matches, Jul 27-28 - Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH
- Oak Ridge Shooting Assoc., Aug 24-25 - Oak Ridge, TN
- Camp Ethan Allen, Sept 19 - Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Jericho, VT
- Fort Hill Rifle & Pistol, Sept 28-29, Keyser, WV
- Oklahoma Cup & Games Matches, Oct 10 - Oklahoma City Gun Club
- Talladega 600 Matches, Nov TBD, CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
2019 PISTOL SAFS:
 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/
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Level II Range Officer Training Courses have been scheduled for 2019. See dates and locations below. Download the Level II Application.
April 26, 2019 - Camp Butner, NC
June 6, 2019 - Talladega, AL
June 7, 2019 - Eagle Creek, OR
July 12, 2019 - Camp Perry, OH
July 16, 2019 - Camp Perry, OH
July 27, 2019 - Camp Perry, OH
September 18, 2019 - Jericho, VT
October 9, 2019 - Oklahoma City, OK
November 11, 2019 - Talladega, AL
If you have any questions about the CMP Range Officer Training Program, please contact Kim Filipiak: 419-635-2141 ext. 706 or
kfilipiak@thecmp.org.
 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:
Sept 19, 2019 - Jericho, VT
Oct 10, 2019 - Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 19, 2019 - Talladega, AL
 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. 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. 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.
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Each summer the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) sponsors a popular series of Junior Rifle Camps and Clinics to teach intermediate and advanced rifle marksmanship skills to junior shooters and their adult leaders. All camps are one week long, with the exception of the Outreach Clinics and the Advanced Standing Camps. For the first time, the CMP Junior Camps will also include a smallbore camp. This, for the time being, will be run on paper targets on an outdoor range. Camp dates and locations are posted on the CMP website.
 CMP SALES SPECIAL.
The CMP is offering a half price discount on Creedmoor 30-06 and .308, 167 Grain, 100 round cases of ammo with a purchase of an M1 Garand (excludes Drill rifles). Not valid on previous purchases. Your ammo order must be included with your rifle order. Two case limit. Valid at the CMP stores and mail order.
Limited time offer--April 30, 2019 is the deadline. On Sale Now!
Please visit our
Sales website
for store hours and rifle availability will vary.
ELEY .22LR Ammo -
ELEY
in conjunction with the CMP developed an accurate round packaged in a bulk pack. ELEY CMP standard features a paraffin wax coating to allow proper functioning through multiple .22LR firearm platforms. ELEY CMP standard is available exclusively through the CMP. Free S&H to all contiguous US states. To order, visit the CMP E-Store.
 CMP Target Systems Powered By Kongsberg Target Systems - With technology developed by Kongsberg Target Systems (KTS) of Norway, CMP Targets is bringing unmatched electronic target performance to the U.S. market as KTS' sole North American distributor. CMP is offering a 5% discount on CMP Targets purchased by CMP Affiliated Clubs for club ranges. For more information, visit the
CMP Targets web page.
CMP Establishes Monthly Bench Leagues Designed For All Ages - CAMP PERRY, OH - If you've ever thought about trying out marksmanship but were unsure of where to begin, there's a few new matches tailored especially for you. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), an organization dedicated to encouraging and practicing marksmanship safety and competition, has prepared a Monthly Airgun Bench League, to be fired only within the indoor airgun range at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, Ohio. For more
information, visit http://thecmp.org/cmp-establishes-monthly-bench-leagues-designed-ages/.
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, ND, OK and TN. For more information on requirements on applying for a State Director position, visit http://thecmp.org/cmp-state-director/
or contact Lue Sherman at (419) 635-2141, ext. 707 or email
lsherman@thecmp.org
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
Through October 30, 2019
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday -
Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am -7:00pm
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.
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CMP Viale Range 800 Aggregate & EIC Service Rifle Match
ORPA Match
Competitors will be firing on Kongsberg Electronic Targets (KTS). The KTS system registers each shot and relays the location and score value to a monitor beside each shooter on the firing line. CMP Classification will be used for the CMP 800 Aggregate Match. The CMP 800 Aggregate Match and the EIC Service Rifle Match will count towards CMP Classification. Awards for the 800 Aggregate Match and EIC Service Rifle Match will be given.
Register Today at
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Our range includes 10 rifle targets set up at 100 yards and 5 pistol targets set up at either 25 or 50 yards. Though our targets are positioned at 100 yards, for those interested in short-range zeroing, our electronic scoring system can add difficulty by accurately simulating 200, 300 and 600 yards. Benches are available for sighting in your rifles. We allow ammo no larger than .30-06 to be fired and no 300 Win Mag ammo or armor piercing ammo. Visitors must bring their own firearms and we have a selection of ammo available for purchase.
For more information,
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Not sure what to get that special someone? The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Gift Certificates may be used towards any - yes, ANY - purchase within the CMP. Whether an entry fee, a sweatshirt or even the full price of one of the CMP's refurbished rifles, certificates can be a cost-effective and worthwhile gift for firearm enthusiasts.
For more information and to register,
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EASTERN CMP CUP & CMP GAMES MATCHES
CAMP BUTNER, NORTH CAROLINA
APRIL 26 - MAY 5 2019
The Eastern CMP Cup & CMP Games Matches, sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina.
The CMP Games Matches include Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military Matches, Carbine Match, Rimfire Sporter match and Vintage Sniper Team Match. There are also several pistol matches for competitors to fire in including CMP As-Issued 1911 Pistol Match, Military & Police Service Pistol Match, 40 Shot Pistol Match, EIC Service Pistol Match, CMP .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match and Pistol 2-Man Team Match. Following the CMP Games Match will be the CMP Cup Matches. The CMP Cup Matches include a 4-Man Team Match, three CMP 800 Aggregate Matches and an EIC Service Rifle Match.
For more information and to register,
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TALLADEGA D-DAY MATCHES
6-9 JUNE 2019
Celebrate History!
Throughout the event there will be active and static displays of WWII era equipment, vehicles and memorabilia reminiscent of the D-Day time period.
CMP welcomes competitors to attend the matches in period uniforms and bring historic items for display.
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.
Garand/Springfield/Vintage Military Rifle Match, 1911 As-Issued Pistol Match and a Military & Police Pistol Match are just a few of the events featured during the weekend. There will also be a M1 Maintenance Clinic as well as a GSM New Shooter Clinic with live fire. For shotgun enthusiasts, a sporting clay field and 5-stand field is also open for use at Talladega Marksmanship Park.
For more information and to register, visit the CMP website.
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2019 National Matches
Camp Perry,
Port Clinton, OH
The National Matches include Small Arms Firing Schools that are mandated by law and a series of CMP National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and CMP Games Events. The 2019 CMP schedule also includes CMP Smallbore and Long Range Matches. The CMP fulfills its responsibility to conduct the National Matches through a working partnership with the Ohio National Guard.
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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/.
CMP Monthly Matches
April 13, 2019
May 18, 2019
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, 60 Shots Air Rifle Standing, 60 Shots Air Pistol, and a beginner 3x10. Rental equipment is available for the monthly matches for a small fee.
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CMP Establishes
Monthly Bench Leagues Designed For All Ages
The Civilian Marksmanship Program invites you to
participate in its .22 Rifle
Bench League and/or our
Monthly Airgun Bench
League held at Camp Perry
each month.
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JOIN US IN THE FUN!
RACE DATE: SEPT 28TH
The USATF certified 5K run is on a rolling 500-acre park just minutes off I-20 at 4387 Turner Mill Road, Talladega, AL 35160. The races benefit CMP Youth Marksmanship Programs & the Presbyterian Home for Children. The entry fee is $18 before September 1st or $25 afterwards. The entry fee for members of the Military & family, Anniston Runners Club & Gadsden Runners Club is $15. No discounts after September 1st. T-Shirts are guaranteed only if registered before September 10th. The entry fee for 1K Fun Run is $5.
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All Weather CMP Rifle Scorebook
Item #751AW
$10.45
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The CMP E-Store has several publications available to purchase.
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Do you love to shop on Amazon? Check out the Amazon Smile program!
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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