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Lakeside Hospice hosts 10th annual clay shoot fundraiser - Supporters of Pell City based Lakeside Hospice flocked to Talladega for its tenth annual Aiming High Clay Shoot on Friday. Teams of sport shooters gathered at the Civilian Marksmanship Program complex in Talladega on Friday morning despite cloudy weather to support the hospice and go through the complex clay shooting course. The festivities began with a breakfast for all the teams and a standard safety training. Click here to read the complete article.
MidwayUSA Foundation: $2.4 Million Going to Youth Shooting Teams - Cash Grants Are Paid! There’s no better way to celebrate National Shooting Sports Month than announcing that team cash grants have been paid! Youth shooting teams all over the country have now received their annual cash grant. Our recent grant payout was $2,425,724, and these funds benefit 547 youth shooting teams. Although these programs may participate in different shooting disciplines, such as trap, air rifle, or even rimfire pistol, something they all have in common is the many expenses associated with shooting sports. Click here to read the complete article.
M1 Carbine History: America’s WWII Battle-Ready ‘Baby Rifle’ - While the legend of the hard-hitting .30-06 M1 Garand dominates most people’s idea of a World War II American battle rifle, more than 6 million much smaller carbines also saw extensive combat during the war. That’s a number that actually outpaced even the beloved M1 Garand. The exceptionally light and nimble M1 Carbine chambered for the smaller .30 Carbine round was a somewhat unique venture for the U.S. military at the time. But it has since grown into a must-have for many classic military collectors. So, here’s a quick history of this distinctive – often loved but sometimes hated – “little rifle.” Click here to read the complete article.
Army Guard, Air Force Compete in Marksmanship in Kenya - CAMP SIMBA, Kenya – Fifty-two Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in a joint-force combined arms marksmanship competition July 20-25. Combat scenarios were simulated during the individual and team matches. Participants competed using multiple weapon systems, engaging in transitioning targets from different distances in various firing positions. Click here to read the complete article.
New York Soldiers Compete in Regional Marksmanship Match - JERICHO, Vermont – Thirteen New York Army National Guard Soldiers competed for top small arms marksmanship honors against 61 other National Guard service members from the New England states during a three-day shooting competition at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont. The National Guard 26th Annual Marksmanship Advisory Council Region One Combat Championships, dubbed the MAC1, was held from August 19 to 21. Click here to read the complete article.
Fort Pickett Hosts Guard Chief for Weapons Qualification - FORT PICKETT, Va. – Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, completed a weapons qualification course for the M17 pistol and M4 carbine at Fort Pickett Aug. 1. Hokanson experienced the latest individual weapons qualification standards expected of all Soldiers in the National Guard while simultaneously demonstrating his personal proficiency in marksmanship. 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/.
Fresno Rifle and Pistol Club, Friant, CA
Mavericks, Millwood, GA
James Campbell HS Air Rifle Team OIA, Ewa Beach, HI
Lincoln 4-H Foundation, Ruston, LA
American Legion Charles E Sherman Jr Post 36 Maine, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Faithful Friends 4-H Club, Monroe, MI
Right on Target, Wilmington, NC
Sea Scout Ship 106, Fulshear, TX
IL Texas WLOHS Eagle Eye Shooting Team, Houston, TX
4-H Big Thicket Shooting Sports, Kountze, TX
Mechanicsville Marksmen, Mechanicsville, VA
Troop 90 Irrevocable Trust, Friday Harbor, WA
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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 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/Pistol Marksmanship 101 classes and the National Match Small Arms Firing Schools. The classes, consisting of classroom instruction, range training, practice and firing an EIC 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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Oklahoma CMP Games & CMP HP Rifle Matches, sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program, will be held at the Oklahoma City Gun Club, October 16-23 and includes rifle, pistol and education opportunities. Visit our website for more information.
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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 hours and 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 and Vermont. 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
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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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