Dates Announced for CMP's 2020 Advanced Maintenance Rifle Class Schedule
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Advanced Maintenance Clinics will return in 2020 for those firearm enthusiasts interested in assembling his or her own vintage rifle with the help of hands-on, knowledgeable instructors.
The Advanced Maintenance Class (AMC) is a three-day course led by the qualified CMP Custom Shop staff members at the office in Anniston, Ala. Designed for those who wish to take their passion for the timeless M1 Garand to the next level, the AMC offers students a unique opportunity to receive unparalleled training from our Custom Shop staff. Topics such as head space, barrel installation, component purpose/function, general rifle assembly, rifle/component maintenance and various accuracy techniques will be covered.
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Kozeniesky, Hall Top Rifle and Pistol Events During CMP's 2019 Dixie Double Event
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ANNISTON, Ala. - On the weekend of Nov. 1 through Nov. 3, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) held its annual Dixie Double event for air rifle and air pistol competitors at its South Competition Center in Alabama. The two-day Dixie Double competition features some of the best men, women and junior competitors from around the country, including members of the Army Marksmanship Unit and other national-level athletes. The Dixie Double serves as a learning opportunity for upcoming shooters as well as a worthwhile challenge for experienced marksmen.
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Garand Collectors Association Offers Additional Scholarship Funds to CMP Youth Athletes
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Each year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), an organization dedicated to its commitment to youth programs, offers $1,000, one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or pistol marksmanship participation to current high school seniors. Along with the $1,000 scholarships awarded by the CMP, the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) has generously donated $10,000 to the CMP to be used for additional student-athlete scholarship earnings. The Top 10 recipients, determined by CMP staff and board members, will receive an extra $1,000 toward their furthered education.
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Crossley signs letter of intent, then helps SSS win state title / Shooting
- By Jim Waller - Whidbey News-Times - Coupeville, WA - It was a productive weekend for Oak Harbor's Lauren Crossley and the Sabertooth Shooting Squad. Crossley signed a letter of intent to shoot for Division I North Carolina State University Friday, Nov. 15, and the next day she helped the Sabertooth Shooting Squad precision team win the Washington State Civilian Marksmanship Program Three Position Air Rifle Championships by taking first in the individual standings.
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Wa-Hi rifle team strong in road matches
- SPOKANE - Walla Walla High School's rifle teams kicked off their traveling season this weekend by competing in a pair of rifle matches in Washington and Oregon. On Saturday, 94 shooters from 16 Washington and Oregon high schools met in LaPine, Ore., to compete in a Cascade Mountain League JROTC Drill Meet.
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'Learning self-discipline, self-control" through Air Force Junior ROTC marksmanship team
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Story and photos By Jacob Wiegand - Southeast Missourian - Cadets in Cape Girardeau Central High School's Air Force Junior ROTC program are learning to improve their accuracy. The first year of the AFJROTC program's competitive air rifle marksmanship team is now underway. Retired Air Force Col. Michael Goodin, the program's senior aerospace science instructor, said there are about 15 of the AFJROTC cadets involved with the team. "It's one of the fastest-growing sports in the country right now," Goodin said. Click here to read the complete article.
Lions Club Turkey Day event Saturday
- By ZAC TAYLOR - Cody Enterprise - Cody, Wyoming - Don't mess with success. The Cody Lions Club isn't doing anything new with its 47th annual Turkey Day event, but that's because everyone goes for what they've always gone for, to play carnival games, test their marksmanship with .22 rifles, win turkeys and game hens. This year's event is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Bob Moore Memorial Parking Lot.
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County 4-H shooting team successful at tournament
- By Matt Barber/Extension Agent - Lexington, NC - Shooting sports is an excellent example of 4-H's motto of "Learn by Doing" and our dedication to educating youth through hands on activities. Shooting sports curriculum uses the resources of North Carolina State University and the dedication of certified 4-H leaders who coach 4-H members in firearm safety and marksmanship. The shooting disciplines include archery, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle and shotgun. 4-H members have the opportunity to test their shooting skills in county, regional, state and national competitions.
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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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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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 Rifle/Pistol Marksmanship 101 and Small Arms Firing Schools. 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. Competitors should bring the following if they have them: Mats, scopes, jackets, etc. Rifles and Ammunition will be provided by the CMP. Visit the
CMP website for additional information.
UPCOMING RIFLE LOCATION AND DATES:
- Western Cup & Games Matches, Mar 14, 2020, Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ
- Eastern Cup & Games Matches, Apr 24, 2020, Camp Butner, Butner, NC
- Rifle Small Arms Firing School: National Matches, Jul 25-26, 2020, Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH
- New England Cup & Games, Sept 24, 2020, Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, VT
2020 PISTOL LOCATION AND DATE:
 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.
Apr 24, 2020 - Camp Butner, NC
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:
 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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 CMP SALES SPECIAL.
CMP is offering a NEW ammo discount! With a purchase of an M1 Garand, you can purchase two cases of rifle or pistol ammo of your choice at a 25% discount (excluding any .22 ammo). Ammunition orders must accompany your rifle order. Offer is valid in our stores and mail order. Offer NOT valid on past orders. Visit our website to check availability of M1 grades -
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/.
Ammunition item numbers and prices (discount price not shown) can be found on our
E-store
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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 and ND 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 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"!
Several events have been planned at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park:
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.
 Camp Perry Events. Not only is Camp Perry home of the Historic National Matches, CMP's Program Headquarters, North Store and Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center is also located at Camp Perry. CMP has events scheduled throughout the year and our events and Marksmanship Nights are open to the public.
Check out our Upcoming Events!
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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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TALLADEGA 600 MATCHES
November 19-24
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the completion of plans on the next big southern event - the Talladega 600. The event schedule has been designed to appeal to rifle, pistol and shotgun enthusiasts alike in order to provide an even wider variety of marksmanship opportunities to competitors from around the country.
For more information and to register, visit the CMP website.
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Gary Anderson Invitational
Dec 7-8 - Anniston, AL
Dec 7 - Camp Perry, OH
Registration is now open for one of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) leading events into the junior air rifle competition season.
The Gary Anderson Invitational, held Dec. 7-8, 2019, at the CMP South Competition Center in Anniston, Ala., and Dec. 7 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Camp Perry, Ohio, is open to junior schools, clubs and individuals of all experience levels. Adaptive shooter junior competitors are also welcome to compete in this event.
For more information and to register, visit the CMP website.
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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/.
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Nov. 21 - Turkey Shoot Bench Match
6 pm - $2.00 per Match Entry, Winner receives a Turkey
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CMP Monthly Matches
March 14, 2020
April 25, 2020
May 9, 2020
September 12, 2020
October 10, 2020
November 14, 2020
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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BB Gun Poster Series
Set of 8
Item #746
$10.45 (S&H additional)
The 11x17 poster series highlights the most important teaching points for getting young BB gun shooters started in four-position marksmanship. Poster topics are: 1) Safe BB Gun Shooting, 2) Firing the Shot, 3) Supported Position, 4) Standing Position, 5) Proper Sling Use, 6) Prone Position, 7) Kneeling Position and 8) Sitting Position. The full-color posters are designed so they can be used in presenting instruction or they can be posted on the range. Standard shipping rates apply
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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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CMP Western Cup and Games Matches
Phoenix, AZ
March 13-22, 2020
The CMP Games Matches include Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), Garand/Springfield/
Vintage/Modern Military Matches, Carbine Match, Rimfire Sporter match and Vintage Sniper Team Match.
The CMP Cup Matches include a 4-Man Team Match followed by three CMP 800 Aggregate Matches and an EIC Service Rifle Match.
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is set to reward commendable student-athletes for the 2020-2021 school year in their future endeavors through its annual scholarship program. The CMP offers $1,000 one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or pistol marksmanship participation to current high school seniors only.
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Camp Perry Open
Air Gun Match
January 17-19
Port Clinton, OH
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the 14th annual
Camp Perry Open. This year's match will include a three
-position air rifle competition, an international air rifle (all standing) event, an international pistol event, and clinic held at the
Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center
located at Camp Perry, Ohio.
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