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VNG Soldiers take aim in marksmanship competition - FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers competed in the Excellence in Competition Pistol and Rifle Matches May 21-22, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. More than 40 service members participated in the event in the hopes of earning the Bronze EIC badge, awarded to the top 10% of shooters. Click here to read the complete article.
Sevierville Soldier becomes first female to win Tennessee National Guard shooting competition - TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – Airmen and Soldiers from across Tennessee gathered at Tullahoma’s Volunteer Training Site from May 20-22, to compete against one another at the Tennessee National Guard’s annual Adjutant General Rifle Match. Staff Sgt. Celia Riffey, a military police Soldier with the 252nd Military Police Company and native of Sevierville, became the first female in Tennessee history to ever place first in the event. “I didn’t expect to win, but I’m happy with how it turned out,” said Riffey. “I’m pleased with how I performed this weekend. Any day you get to throw lead down range is a good day in the Tennessee National Guard.” Click here to read the complete article.
USAMU Soldiers win big in two Action Pistol Competitions in Louisiana - FORT BENNING — The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Pistol Team claimed three separate division titles, along with the Top Lady Category, at two separate action pistol competitions April 22-23 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The first competition was the Louisiana State Championships on April 22. The action pistol competition included four events: falling plates, mover, practical and barricade. After competing in a pool of more than 70 marksmen, the Fort Benning Soldiers proved their skills by winning second overall, the Top Lady Category, the Metallic Division, the Production Division and the Production Optics Division. 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 visit https://thecmp.org/clubs/.
Boy Scout Troop 853
Fairfield, CA
Bradford Sportsmen's Farm
Graham, FL
Group 5, Florida Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Myakka City, FL
Camp Blanding Museum
Starke, FL
Catahoula 4-H Foundation Catahoula Clay Busters
Harrisonburg, LA
Post 109 Junior Shooting Sports Club
Halethorpe, MD
Bitterroot Marksmanship Club
Darby, MT
Thunder Valley Precision
Kimbolton, OH
Riverbend Equine Therapy Services, Inc.
Swanton, OH
Irwin Sportsmen's Association
Irwin, PA
Wade Hampton High School AFJROTC
Greenville, SC
Humphreys County 4-H
Waverly, TN
Venture Crew 1872
Fort Worth, TX
Hamilton Hot Shot Shooting Sports
Hamilton, TX
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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 [email protected]. 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/Pistol Marksmanship 101 classes and the National Match Small Arms Firing Schools. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, practice and firing a M16 match, 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 |
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#1600 Charles Moots,
Albuquerque, NM
#1601 Alex Pall, Aurora, IL
#1602 Caroline Martin, Nemo, TX
#1603 Liam Hunter, Fort Mill, SC
#1604 Kelsie Isbell, Batesville, MS
#1605 Truitt Lemon, Santa Fe, NM
#1606 Mackenzie Pruden,
Fulshear, TX
#1607 Kayla Riewe, Lubbock, TX
#1608 Gabriela Zych, Anchorage, AK
#1609 Hope Dobek, Des Moines, IA
#1610 Rachel Brandt, Lincoln, CA
#1611 Casia Steinhaus,
Devils Lake, ND
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#1612 Jordyn Ewine, Buffalo, ND
#1613 Mallory Johnson,
Cookeville, TN
#1614 Taylar Crane, Apple Valley, MN
#1615 Kalinn White, Zion, IL
#1616 Ainsley McFarland,
Billings, MT
#1617 Sarah Hancock, Fountain, CO
#1618 Nicolette Hoffman, Armour, SD
#1619 Jenna Kruger, Pierre, SD
#1620 Victoria Cross, Fairfax, VA
#1621 Victoria James, Woodbine, MD
#1622 Madeline Vetting, Lusby, MD
#1623 Claudia Muzik,
Green Springs, OH
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The CMP is in search of individuals to join our efforts during this summer’s National Matches season as members of the CMP National Match Support Team! Support Team member duties may include but are not limited to firing line work as range officers, assistance with stats/scorecards or other tasks assigned as needed during our pistol and rifle events. |
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CMP Store Update: The CMP South Store in Anniston, Alabama will be closed to allow our staff time to catch up on mail orders. At this time, we do not know our reopening date, but will post one week prior to reopening. Please visit our other CMP stores (with limited inventory) at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park in Alabama and the CMP North Store in Port Clinton, Ohio. Visit the CMP Store web page for additional 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, Tennessee, Vermont and Wyoming. 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 [email protected].
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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
Customer Comments:
"Can’t express how much I loved this place. A buddy of mine has been trying to get me to go for months now. We live in Atlanta, so it’s about an hour and a half drive over, but it was so worth it. We worked our way up from the 100 yard range all the way up to the 600 yards. The RSOs were nice, helpful and consistent in practice and messaging. We also did some skeet shooting and that was fantastic. All in, we spent about 4.5 hours there and spent about $100 for two day passes, skeet shooting and a golf cart rental. Can’t wait to go back." - Michael S
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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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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.
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CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
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