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Shooting Sports Legends Honored at Fort Moore - History and tradition are part of the U.S. Army culture. By embracing history, and the lessons learned from it, Army units can continue their missions and make a difference. Behind any unit’s success though, are the Soldiers who make everything happen. Click here to read the complete article.
Green Springs community turns out for marksman Claudia Muzik's signing party - Three seniors on the American Legion Post 295 Marksmanship Team in Green Springs have signed with Division I colleges. Claudia Muzik will join the team at the University of Mississippi, Blaine Simpson will head to the Ohio State University, and Braden Michalak will announce his choice soon. The team is coached by Claudia’s father, Matthew Muzik. Click here to read the complete article.
Stetson Bardfield Defends Parapan Champion Title - Stetson Bardfield earns gold in R5 Mixed Air Rifle Prone SH2 at the 2023 Parapan America Games in Santiago, Chile, Nov. 20, defending his title from the 2019 Games. “I am feeling amazing,” said Bardfield, a Tokyo Paralympian. “I was definitely a little anxious at the beginning. I have a lot of worthy competitors, but I stuck to my shot plan, and it ended up carrying me through.” Click here to read the complete article.
USA Clay Target League Adds More Than 13,000 New Student-Athletes In 2023 - Record-breaking participation is the name of the game for the USA Clay Target League this year. According to the organization’s annual impact report, which was released earlier this week, the league boasted 49,337 registered student-athletes in 2023, competing on a total of 1,647 high school, college and homeschool teams. Click here to read the complete article.
Nick Mowrer and James Hall Hit Center in Rifle and Pistol - Most athletes with Olympic dreams are specialists. It takes a tremendous amount of time, effort, and focus to become internationally elite at anything. In shooting, most settle on one of the disciplines early on—either rifle, pistol, or shotgun. But a few of USA Shooting’s National Team members have successfully broken the mold. Nick Mowrer and James Hall are two examples, both Olympic hopefuls on the Path to Paris. Click here to read the complete article.
How a Rifle Unlocked the Stories of America’s WWII Veterans - Andrew Biggio was excited to show his neighbor, a WWII veteran, the M1 Garand rifle he had recently purchased. The weapon was the most common rifle used in WWII, and Biggio thought his elderly neighbor would appreciate holding the gun. “When I put that rifle into his hands and he raised it into his shoulder and started waving it around the room and pointing and smiling, and we talked about the Battle of Okinawa for like three hours,” Biggio, a Marine veteran himself, recounts. Click here to read the complete article.
Miles Welcomes Trio of Newcomers - Nebraska Rifle Head Coach Mindy Miles announced that three high school seniors have signed to compete for the Husker rifle team this week. Alivia Perkins (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Maddy Moyer (Atlanta, Ga.) and Riley Dunn (Pittsburgh, Pa.) will join the roster for the 2024-25 season. “We are incredibly excited as a team to welcome this year’s signing class,” Miles said. “They are each amazing people and outstanding athletes. They are ready to represent Nebraska and be Husker athletes. They all add quality to our team and we are looking forward to welcoming them next fall.” 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. | | |
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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CROSMAN CHALLENGER PCP SPORTER AIR RIFLE
The CMP is happy to announce that CMP Affiliated Clubs may now purchase the all-new Crosman Challenger PCP through the delayed or direct payment programs. The Crosman Challenger PCP was redesigned with a new precision class style stock, swappable (Right to Left) side lever cocking handle, higher velocities, and much more. Outfitted with the Crosman Diopter Sight System, an adjustable precision sight, all competition shooters new and old, can be proficient with the Challenger PCP. Price is $650 each and $625 if ordering 5 or more rifles. Individuals that are members of a CMP Affiliated Club may also order. See https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/sporter-air-rifles/ for details and ordering 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: Nevada, 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
NOVEMBER EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/ranges/talladega-marksmanship-park/.
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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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