CMP Awards 158 Scholarships to Student Athletes for 2017-2018 School Year
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CAMP PERRY, OH - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has awarded $158,000 towards outstanding junior marksmen through its CMP Scholarship Program to be used for the 2017-2018 term - over $5,000 more than the previous year. A total of 289 applications were received, with 158 awarded to both junior males and females.
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The 2017 National Matches are fast approaching! That means thousands of adults and juniors will soon be loading up their equipment and heading for the shores of Lake Erie to fire on some of the most prestigious range sites in the world, located on the grounds of Camp Perry, Ohio. Many new young athletes will be attending for the first time, while others will be traveling with teams that have made their marks on the National Match stage for the past several years. One team that has given itself a "regular" status, but is anything but standard is the Arizona Scorpions Junior High Power Team. Over the years, the team has secured numerous wins and honors through its talented and hard-working juniors within the program.
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 Competing at each Travel Games event are members of Team CMP - composed of accomplished rifle marksmen, hand-picked by the CMP to serve as ambassadors to the sport. Team CMP was assembled in May 2016 by CMP's Talladega Marksmanship Park range master Sara Rozanski in an attempt to build a group of elite civilian competitors. Along with a knack for competitive shooting, Team CMP members are carefully selected from individuals who want to inspire and guide other civilians on and off the firing line.
Recently, members of the team sat down and answered questions about themselves to give us a better look into their journeys as riflemen. Read about Team CMP member Johnny Fisher.
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CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports
. The CMP annually supports 4-H Shooting Sports. Below are Thank Yous from State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators.
 California 4-H Shooting Sports
Program Update for CMP,
Prepared by: John Borba, State Shooting Sports Coordinator -
4-H Shooting Sports has a strong presence in the California 4-H Youth Development Program. As a project, it has one of the highest levels of youth enrollment that does not pertain to livestock. Over the past few years, the 4-H shooting sports program in California has stepped onto the national stage by hosting national level trainings and workshops. It was the same for 2016. This year California hosted a national shooting sports workshop to introduce the 4-H Western Heritage shooting sports discipline to the members of the Golden State. The project originated in Montana and has since become popular in a number of other western states. The purpose of the project is to instill an appreciation for the history of the nation while tying in some period firearms education and shooting.
 The 2016 4-H Western Heritage Workshop was held in Winton, CA which is located in Merced County. The Merced County 4-H shooting sports volunteers were so excited about hosting the event in their county that they constructed props to represent an entire street in an old west town. There was plenty of hands-on, learn-by-doing training for the adults and teen leaders who were present. Upon successful completion of this course the participants returned to their state, or in the case of the California participants to their home county, to implement a 4-H Western Heritage Project with the youth in their communities.
We appreciate the continued support of the Civilian Marksmanship Program in our efforts to provide training and activities for the California 4-H shooting sports members and leaders.
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Exclusive: Inside the CMP and the word on Garands and 1911s (PHOTOS)
- By Chris Eger, Guns.com -
We recently had the chance to tour the surplus rifle warehouses of the Civilian Marksmanship Program in Alabama to find out about both current and potential future operations. The CMP is a federally-chartered non-profit corporation tasked with promoting firearms safety training and target practice. It originated as the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship in 1903 under orders from Congress to improve the country's marksmanship skills and has been a driving force behind the National Matches for over a century. Click here to read the complete article.
Making Its Mark On Marksmanship - Story by Frank Jardim, Photos by Tim Heady - American Shooting Journal -
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he acronym CMP stands for Civilian Marksmanship Program, and if it sounds familiar, that's because it's been around for 114 years. Once a government-funded program administered by the U.S. Army, it was reformed as a private, self-supporting, nonprofit in 1996. Its core mission is instructing the citizenry, and particularly the nation's youth, in the principles of safe firearms handing and cultivating the knowledge and skills required for precision shooting. Click here to read the complete article.
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| JOHN McCOY - Gazette-Mail file photo The Putnam County Gun Club's two-day Junior Smallbore Camp is an event at which young people age 10 to 20 can learn the basics of precision target shooting. The camp has produced shooters that have gone on to excel in national competitions. |
John McCoy: Rifle camp teaches kids precision shooting - By John McCoy, Staff Writer, Charleston Gazette-Mail - Imagine a youth camp that, in the course of just two days, can teach a child skills that will last a lifetime. Such a camp exists. It's called the Putnam County Gun Club's Junior Smallbore Camp. Click here to read the complete article.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks is in search of a Head Rifle Coach for its NCAA men's and women's rifle team. This is a full-time position with benefits; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Alaska Nanooks have won the NCAA rifle championships 10 times since 1994. The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience with NCAA and/or international rifle competition. NCAA coaching, knowledge of NCAA rules, and recruiting experience will be very helpful. Budget management, fundraising, and community engagement are also components of this position. Range maintenance and lead abatement are also required. For more information or to learn how to apply, please contact Dr. Gary Gray, Director of Athletics, at
[email protected] or 907-590-4279.
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Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge
Badge Name
1129 Sean Trinidad, Owens Cross Roads, AL
1130 Alexander Ball, Fountain, CO
1131 Isabelle Blystone, Aiken, SC
1132 Elena Flake, Oak Harbor, WA
1133 Hope Hernandez, Denver, CO
1134 Kelcy McGrath, Hartford, AL
1135 Nathaniel Romero, Pueblo, CO
1136 Haley Curtiss, Pueblo, CO
1137 Lauren McMahan, Sarasota, FL
1138 Aquamarine Mims, Fountain, CO
1139 David Powers, Sparks, NV
1140 Regina Raquino, Beach Park, IL
1141 Dakota Tapp, Clarksville, TN
1142 Matthew Jakubowski, Buckeye, AZ
1143 Joseph La Vigne, Albuquerque, NM
1144 Shashawna Ross, Clarksville, TN
1145 Ashlie Searles, Oviedo, FL
1146 Tyler Still, Lebanon, OR
1147 Brianna Citrigno, San Jose, CA
1148 Mari Butler, Casselton, ND
1149 Amelia Dell, Fort Gratiot, MI
1150 Mica Harr, Harrisburg, PA
1151 Jenna Maglaughlin, Clarksville, TN
1152 Victoria Wiles, Rutherfordton, NC
1153 Michael Dietz, Peralta, NM
1154 Logan Hibbert, Lebanon, OR
1155 Patience Roquemore, Erwin, TN
1156 Amber Witherell, Lebanon, OR
1157 Shauntiya Johnson, Batesville, MS
1158 Thomas Loring, Gardendale, AL
1160 Julia Smith, Murrayville, GA
1161 Veronica Stanley, Stockbridge, GA
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. These classes will be taught every will be hosted with 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 [email protected].
 Speed South Shooting is offering an "Intro. To Competitive Shooting Class" at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park on June 10, starting at 1PM. The class is 2 hours of classroom instruction and 3-4 hours of range instruction. Cost is $80 per shooting which includes a 1 year membership to "BAMA CARRY". The class is focused around STEEL CHALLENGE 'Center Fire Pistol' but will benefit shooters in all disciplines. For more information, contact Tony Pruitt at (205) 789-9445 or
[email protected].
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/.
Open Public Shooting at Petrarca Range, held on Mondays, from 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Bring your rifles and ammunition to enjoy the CMP Targets (electronic targets) which provide instant feedback on the screen next to your firing point. Cost is $10 per hour/$25 for 3 hours. For more information, visit
http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-targets-at-petrarca-range/
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Upcoming Matches at Petrarca Range at Camp Perry:
 CMP's Mt. Cheaha Pistol Challenge - June 9-10, Talladega Marksmanship Park & CMP South Competition Center - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park and South Competition Center invites you to participate in its CMP Mt. Cheaha Pistol Challenge 2017 on Friday-Saturday, 9-10 June 2017. This match is open to the public; new or experience shooters are welcome. This match features a 60 shot air pistol, 60 shot 50 meter .22 pistol, .22 pistol 900 aggregate, centerfire pistol 900 aggregate and silhouette pistol events. For more information, visit
https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=15293.
National Match Junior Smallbore & Air Rifle Camp - July 5-10 - Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio.
This camp is designed for junior shooters age 12 - 20 who have fired in a competition, such as Junior 3P or 4P Smallbore Sectional competition, 3P Precision Air Sectional or USA 3P JORC. Camp attendees will receive expert coaching in the fundamental principles and techniques of 3-position and 4-position smallbore and International air rifle shooting. Registration is OPEN! **Enrollment will be limited to 70 students.
For more information, visit
http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-national-matches/nracmp-junior-rifle-camps/
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2017 CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics--A Few Remaining Spots Available.
The ever-expanding camps and clinics train high-school age (9-12 grade) junior shooters on intermediate and advanced air rifle marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations.
The following Clinics and Camps have openings available:
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Visitor Comments:
"Great facility and great staff." Keith S.
"The most feature rich and professional range I've ever been to." Jerry M.
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Hours:
3 April - 29 August 2017
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday through Friday: 10:00am-7:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am-7:30pm
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.
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:
14 July 2017 - Camp Perry, OH
(during the National Matches)
5 December 2017 - Talladega, AL
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
http://thecmp.org/clubs/.
Dawson - Boyd Trap Team, Dawson, MN
Izaak Walton Leauge New Ulm #79, New Ulm, MN
Starkville Gun Club, Starkville, MS
Square 1 Outdoors Inc, Tupelo, MS
Lake County 4-H Shooting Sports, Ronan, MT
American Legion Post 532 - George Lee, Hayesville, NC
Knox County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Center, NE
Dawson County 4-H Shooting Sports, Gothenburg, NE
Boyd County 4-H Shooting Sports, Spencer, NE
Peterborough Sportsmens Club, East Swanzey, NH
Camp Woodland Longhouse Council BSA,
Syracuse NY
Western Reserve Academy Rifle Team, Hudson, OH
Black Swamp Jr Rifle, Port Clinton, OH
North Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League, Sullivan, OH
BSA Troop 940, West Chester, OH
Altus High School AFJROTC, Altus, OK
Beaufort HS AFJROTC, Beaufort, SC
Bedford County 4-H Sharp Shooters, Bell Buckle, TN
American Legion Post 46 - Junior Shooting Club, Cookeville, TN
Cleveland HS AFJROTC, Cleveland, TX
Energized For Stem Academy (E-STEM), Houston, TX
Juarez-Lincoln HS AJROTC, Mission, TX
Tom Green County 4-H Shooting Sports, San Angelo, TX
Virginia Gun Collectors Association, Manassas, VA
Nansemond Suffolk Shooting Club, Suffock, VA
Bethel High School Air Force JROTC, Spanaway, WA
Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club, Muskego, WI
Bay Area Youth Nordic Ski Club, Suamico, WI
340 Defense Range Rules and Policies, Charles Town, WV
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. Visit
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Now Available: Electronically Scored Single Targets
On your home range or on your land... We've taken the work out of long range target shooting while increasing safety. Spend your time focusing on the target instead of walking to the target! Receive effortless feedback as shots appear in real time at your firing point on your Microsoft Windows™-based PC or laptop. For more information visit the
CMP Website or contact Bryan Parris at 256-835-8455, Ext. 421 or email
[email protected].
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CMP New England Games
Featuring Electronic CMP Targets
September 20-24, 2017
Jericho, Vermont
The New England Games is held at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site and is hosted by the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Association, along with the Burlington Rifle and Pistol Club. A variety of matches fired during the event accommodate both rifle and pistol, new and experienced marksmen alike.
Popular matches such as the Rimfire Sporter, Garand/Springfield/Vintage and Modern Military Match, As-Issued 1911 Pistol Match, Military & Police Service Pistol Match and a Pistol Two-Man Team Match are fired throughout the Games. Additionally, an EIC Pistol Match, .22 Rimfire Pistol Match, Carbine Match and Vintage Sniper Match will be sure to challenge competitors of all ages.
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Small Arms Firing Schools
Pistol - July 1
Rifle - July 15-16
Sign up for the Pistol or Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools held at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio, during the National Matches. SAFS instruction and hands-on coaching provided by Army Pistol and Rifle Teams and supported by coaching from Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard team members has long been regarded as some of the best available anywhere.
Students in the Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) will attend a safety briefing and classroom instruction and also do range firing practice with their coaches and then complete their schools by firing in an exciting EIC match.
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TALLADEGA D-DAY MATCHES
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CMP TALLADEGA MARKSMANSHIP PARK
2-4 JUNE 2017
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.
An EIC Service Rifle Match, Vintage Sniper, .22 Rimfire Pistol Match and a Service Pistol EIC Match are just a few of the events featured during the weekend. For shotgun enthusiasts, a sporting clay field and 5-stand field is also open for use at Talladega Marksmanship Park.
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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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Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop
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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters
By Gary Anderson, DCME
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The most comprehensive guide to instructing junior shooting, written by one of the nation's premier shooters, Gary Anderson. In his 11 years of international competition, Gary has won two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, six world records, and 16 national titles. In the 200-page book, loaded with illustrations, Gary provides coaches with all the tools needed to develop the young shooter and improve the skills of us and coming juniors. Full color instruction guide.
NLU 758 $19.95 plus S&H
Order your copy today on the
CMP E-Store!
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Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Camp Perry, Port Clinton, OH
September 16th
October 14th
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 and 3x10, a 60 Shots Air Rifle and Air Pistol match, and a 20 shot Novice Prone match. Rental equipment is available for the monthly matches for a small fee.
For more information, please visit
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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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