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Phase I Nearing Completion at CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
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TALLADEGA, AL - Construction continues at the CMP
Talladega Marksmanship Park as Phase I has reached 95 percent completion. The first phase is expected to be complete in September 2014. Clearing of brush, trees and other natural foliage is 100 percent complete, with 95 percent of the 600,000 cubic yards of dirt moved. The only earth that remains to be moved is in the action pistol bay areas.
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CMP Announces CMP Paver Project
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is offering a unique opportunity for all to become permanently a part of our expanding history at the Talladega Marksmanship Park by allowing interested persons to become imprinted into the ground of our groundbreaking park through our CMP Paver Project.
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Driving Into the Unknown: the Morrow Family Story
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 CAMP BUTNER, NC - For one Ohio family, the Eastern Games came a little sooner than expected - mainly since they didn't even know that the event, or the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), for that matter, existed until a few days before it began. And so started a remarkable adventure for the Morrow family that they won't soon forget.
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Eastern Games Competitor Rolls Through Life's Challenges with Positive Lead
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CAMP BUTNER, NC - Mike Barletta needed a little push from his son to make it to the firing line at the Eastern CMP Games in May. It wasn't nerves of competition or the fear of failure that made it hard for him to approach it, but rather, it was the grass. It's tough to maneuver through when you're in a wheelchair. But just like every other aspect of his life, Mike found a way to keep rolling forward - sometimes with a little help from those around him.
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CMP Donates Brass Casings for Veteran Memorial Project
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MONTROSE, CO - Recently, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) donated nearly 15,000 pieces of scrap brass to a project that resonates the solemn sound of loss and the triumphant ring of liberty within the air. The dedicatory project has guaranteed that our servicemen and women will be commemorated with each gust of wind - chime and chime again.
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CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports
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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.
 Delaware 4-H Shoooting Sports. This past year was a busy year for our 4-H Shooting Sports team. We utilized your generous contribution to purchase ammunition for our shooting activities. A very significant aspect of our program is training and certifying instructors to teach youth. We use a significant amount of ammunition during these training sessions. We also teach women how to shoot in several of our outdoor partner functions.
Then there are the Conservation, Wildlife and Hunting Programs! Our youth do not go to the field to hunt until they have demonstrated proficiency on the range. When they go to the field, they are prepared. One young man with a small build had a difficult time getting his alignment and grip with his winter clothing. We had him open his coat and shoot with only his shirt to pad his shoulder. He was able to shoot that way and hold good groups. On the day of the deer hunt, he had an opportunity to take a shot at 50 yards. His field instructor couldn't understand what was happening when the young man started opening his coat to get down to his shirt sleeves. He told him the range trainer, who also owned the youth model 20 gauge, instructed him to shoot from his shirt sleeves. With the three deer on the ground, there was no question the method worked. It was nothing more than getting the right fit to do the job. The young men and women in the program also had the opportunity to hunt waterfowl. It was very apparent that the time spent on the trap and skeet field was worth the investment.
What you do for our program is greatly appreciated, as it provides an opportunity to get individuals to the range and field to experience the joy of the shooting sports.
The North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program continues to grow with support from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. In 2014, the 4-H Shooting Sports program is putting special emphasis in the sporter air rifle program. With .22 caliber rifle ammunition still locally scarce, instructors and parents are turning to air rifle as a way to teach rifle skills. Our program has nearly doubled this year and we expect that it will continue. The program has added an additional rifle and pistol state trainer to the program to certify basic instructors. Our goal is to train enough basic instructors to have at least five in each county.
A substantial investment has been made in our competitive program with CO2 air rifles, nurse tanks, stands, and shooting equipment. Indoor target shooting works well for North Dakota as only about six months of the year produce weather that people can comfortably target shoot outdoors.
For outdoors, we are starting a hunting silhouette program. Our CMP funds will be used to purchase three sets of hunting size steel silhouette targets to use in the program. The first event will be piloted at the North Dakota 4-H Camp during the Outdoor Skills camp week in June. We expect this program to generate interest in air rifle much the same as the 3-D animal target matches. We have created a scoring system and match condition for the event similar to hunting situations that one might find afield. The youth will move about the course similar to a 3-D archery course and try their luck at shots out to 40 yards on steel animal silhouettes. We plan to survey youth after the event to fine tune the course.
CMP has been an effective program for supporting North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports and its 27 county clubs. Our clubs utilize the equipment discount program and training resources to design and conduct quality experiences for our youth. The training resources are excellent and should be part of any shooting sports program instruction. We provide them as standard training literature to our instructors for their programs.
Our CMP funds will be used to purchase three sets of hunting size steel silhouette targets to use in the program. We expect our youth to enjoy the program and increase our membership through program promotion. Thanks CMP for making this possible.
THANK YOU for your support of the Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Program! Your generous $200 donation provided partial funding for our State 4-H Instructor Workshops. There were 134 volunteers certified in one of the six disciplines offered in 2013. The generous funding provided by CMP is utilized to help reduce the cost to the volunteers attending and purchase training supplies for the workshops. Shooting Sports leaders reached over 4,300 youth across the state last year in the program.
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Shooting Articles in Other Media
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 | U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Boone sets his sights on a target at an indoor shooting range during the 2014 U.S. Army Warrior Trials at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., June 9, 2014. The Warrior Trials are held annually as part of an adaptive reconditioning program for injured service members. Boone is a native of San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jacob Seguin/Released)
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Wounded, ill and injured Soldiers shoot for a spot on the Army Warrior Games teams - By Caitlin Morrison, DVIDS - WEST POINT, N.Y. - A group of 20 athletes gathered in the air rifle room of Tronsrue Marksmanship Center at West Point to listen to their mental conditioning coach prepare them for the day's training. "Every practice you should have a process goal," said Lisa Hutchison, mental conditioning coach, Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness. "Focus on learning a specific technique. Apply something from yesterday's lesson." Read the complete article.
Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers continue world dominance in Munich - By Michael Molinaro, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit - FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 16, 2014) -- Two Shotgun shooters from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit took home medals in Double Trap at the International Shooting Sports Federation Munich World Cup, in Munich, June 9. Staff Sgt. Glenn Eller and Staff Sgt. Jeff Holguin claimed the silver and bronze medals, respectively, continuing an impressive run by U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, or USAMU, Soldiers in the discipline. Read the complete article.
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News from the CMP
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 PROPOSED CHANGES IN CMP PISTOL PROGRAM. The CMP Pistol Program promotes and governs U. S. bulls-eye target pistol shooting with "service pistols." This program includes the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges, National Trophy Pistol Matches, Pistol EIC Matches, the Pistol Small Arms Firing School and CMP Games Pistol Matches. This program is revered for its time-honored traditions and it enjoys the esteem of countless pistol shooters. Nevertheless, two critical concerns have caused the CMP to consider changes in this program. First, overall program participation has declined over a period of many years. Second, many shooters and match sponsors are calling for changes to increase participation and offer more competition opportunities. In response to these concerns, the CMP Rules Committee convened a "blue ribbon" panel of pistol experts to evaluate the CMP Pistol Program and recommend possible changes. The CMP Pistol Program Review Panel includes experts who represent all aspects of competitive pistol shooting, including experienced competitors, match officials and advanced pistol armorers. The Panel has produced a comprehensive document titled CMP Pistol Program Changes that is now posted on the CMP website. This document describes the changes to the CMP Pistol Program that are being considered. The CMP invites pistol shooters, match officials and other concerned persons to study this document and forward their comments to competitions@thecmp.org. Comments should be received not later than 7 July 2014.
The 2014 Daisy Outdoor Products Open Junior Three-Position Precision and Sporter Air Rifle Championships will be held July 7-9, at the John Q. Hammonds Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas. This event is open to all individuals through August 31 of the year in which he or she graduates from high school or the equivalent. USA Shooting or NRA membership is not required. The fee to register is $20. To view the Match Program or to register, visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=11221. For more information, contact Denise Johnson at 800-643-3458, ext. 4317 or email djohnso@daisy.com.
CMP STORES CLOSED 4 & 5 JULY, 2014. CMP stores will be closed on 4 and 5 July, 2014. The CMP store in Anniston, AL, will resume regular operating hours Thu - Sat on 10 July. The CMP store at Camp Perry, OH, will begin the National Matches days/hours of operation on Sunday 6 July. Please see
The NRA is looking for 2014 National Matches Target Pullers Wanted (Aug 4-10) Camp Perry, OH. No Experience Necessary, Housing Provided, Must be 18 or older to apply. Visit http://competitions.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/vol-pdf/2014TargetPullers1.pdf to apply. For more information, email assistnra@nrahq.org or call (703) 267-1485.
ADDITIONAL SPOTS AVAILABLE - 2014 CMP Junior Rifle Camps have additional spots available! As the result of hiring a record number of counselors this year, CMP is now able to open more camp slots for several of the 2014 camps. All camps are one week long, three-position air rifle camps, with the exception of the Outreach Clinics and the Advanced Standing Camp. Visit the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/3p/camp.htm for more information.
There will be an NRA/USAS/CMP Level I Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle Coach School held in Camden, SC, August 2-3. For more information, please contact Paul L Davis at paulLdavis@charter.net.
 2014 Interservice Rifle Championship Matches - The 53nd Interservice Rifle Championship offers service rifle competitions for teams and individuals representing the Armed Services, Active, Reserve and National Guard, to include ROTC and Service Academies of the United States. This event will take place 5-13 July and is hosted by the Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico, VA. Visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=11105 to register online or download the match program.
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 http://www.thecmp.org/Clubs/Affiliate.htm for more information or contact the CMP Affiliate Relations Department at 419-635-2141, Ext. 1182 or email clubs@thecmp.org.
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Please note the changes for the 2014 National Match Schedule posted at http://www.thecmp.org/nm/
2014nmcalendar.pdf.
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CMP Custom Shop
Let Us Make the Modifications to Your Rifle
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The CMP Custom Shop continues to deliver on its promise to upgrade, accurized, customize and refinish traditional U.S.G.I. rifles. Custom Shop work also includes routine repairs and troubleshooting. John McLean, Custom Shop Manager, encourages those who have specific questions or unusual work requests, to call the shop directly at 256-835-8455, ext. 2114.
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| 2014 National Matches Air Gun Events
Camp Perry, Ohio
6 - 23 July 2014
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the 6th annual National Matches Air Gun Events. These events are part of the National Matches at Camp Perry. Their purpose is to offer additional competition opportunities for National Matches pistol and rifle competitors as well as for anyone who wants to shoot in the National Matches with their air pistols or air rifles. All of these events will take place at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center on MegaLink electronic targets.
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Garand-Springfield-Military Rifle Master Instructor Clinics
July 15, Camp Perry, OH
October 10-11, Phoenix, AZ
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 two-day CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop.
Click here for more information and an Application Form.
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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters By Gary Anderson, DCME
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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Open Public Shooting
CMP Marksmanship Centers
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, adult and youth, who live in the Anniston, Alabama, area are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to do practice shooting at the Marksmanship Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun ranges are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. Rental equipment is available for a small fee.
Open Public Shooting will not be held in the months of June and July in Port Clinton, OH. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center will be hosting three Junior Rifle Camps and the CMP National 3PAR Championships and Junior Olympic Championships in the month of June and the National Match Air Gun Events will be held in July.
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