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. 

The WV State 4-H Shooting Sports Air Rifle Competition was held February 1, 2014 at the Braxton County Armory in Gassaway, WV. A total of 128 4-H'ers (73 juniors and 55 seniors) from Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Marshall, Monongalia, Monroe, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, and Wood counties competed in five relays in this National Standard Three-Position Sporter Air Rifle event. In addition, 253 4-H coaches, parents, and others attended to view the event where competitors were required to shoot 20 shots each in the prone, standing, and kneeling positions in that order. The results of the Junior event were as follows: 1st Place Individual- Brandon Curry, Upshur County; 2nd Place Individual-Bryce Sabol, Monroe County; and 3rd Place Individual- Chase Smith, Wayne County. The top three junior teams were Wayne B (Chase Smith, Emily Hudson, and Ashley Bell); Monroe (Bryce Sabol, Joylie Boggs, Hayden Brooks, and Kelton Hubbard); and Wayne A (Levi Smith, Andrew Kelly, Breanna Crockett, and Jamison Osbourne), respectively. Results of the Senior event were as follows: 1st Place Individual-Alaina Smith, Putnam County; 2nd Place Individual- Amanda Smith, Putnam County; and 3rd Place Individual- Zachery Preston, Wayne County. The top three senior teams were Putnam (Alaina Smith, Amanda Smith, Jarrad Trent, and Hannah Witt); Upshur A (Ben Cunningham, Cody Walton, Joanne Williams, and Seth Clevenger); and Braxton (Cordel Rader, Mack Rader, and Drina Kearns), respectively. The Putnam County 4-H Senior Team will represent WV at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, June 24-29, 2014 in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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The July 2014 Shooting Sports USA  issue is posted online. The article titled "Shooting is 90% Mental - Part 2" By Chip Lohman is posted on page 20. This second installment completes their review of modern science as it applies to the mental game in shooting sports. Read what two doctors who are also accomplished marksmen have to contribute.

On Page 34, A Page from History, American Rifleman, August 1955, How to Shoot the Highpower Rifle, By Lt. Col. Jim Crossman, USA.

New Distinguished Shooters. The CMP extends its congratulations to the following competitors for achieving this prestigious status! The most recent shooters to earn Distinguished Badges are listed below. To view the official list of all Distinguished shooters,
visit http://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=reportDistinguishedShootersByCriteria.

Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge  

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. 

 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.