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John C. Garand Match Combines History and Fun at 2014 National Trophy Rifle Matches
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - With over 1,000 competitors each year, the John C. Garand Match is arguably the most popular Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games Match offered during the National Trophy Rifle Match season. Once again this year, marksmen from around the country and the world will meet amongst fellow enthusiasts on July 19, 2014 to fire one of the most historical rifles ever built, for a day of camaraderie and enjoyment.
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Registration Now Open for the CMP Springfield-Vintage Military Rifle Match in July
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 CAMP PERRY, Ohio - As part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Games events during the 2014 National Trophy Rifle Matches, the Springfield-Vintage Military Rifle Match will be fired July 19 and 20 on the historic ranges of Camp Perry, Ohio. All are welcome to watch or even participate in one of our most popular Games competitions.
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M1 Carbine Match Brings Exciting Competition to CMP National Matches
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Those looking for an opportunity to compete in a fun and challenging rifle event should strongly consider registering for the M1 Carbine Match, to be fired on July 21, 2014. The match will be part of the popular Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games Events during the National Trophy Rifle Matches at Camp Perry and is a valuable test of a shooter's accuracy and endurance.
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Garand/Springfield Maintenance Clinic Prepares Rifles and Owners for CMP Games Matches
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has built itself on the sale of historical rifles and creating the competitions where they can be fired. Coinciding with those ideals, the CMP is offering a clinic for the overall care and match use of these popular rifles for competitors and enthusiasts alike.
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Sun Shines on Large Crowds and Worthy Competitors During 2014 Eastern CMP Games
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CAMP BUTNER, NC - In May, over 400 competitors traveled to the beautiful wooded lands of North Carolina to compete in the 7th annual Eastern CMP Games at Camp Butner. The event combined popular CMP Games rifle matches with exciting pistol matches and clinics for new and experienced marksmen to hone their skills.
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Shooting Articles in Other Media
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Olympian: National matches about more than marksmanship, Shooters form community of friends, families - Written by Kristina Smith, Watchdog/enterprise reporter, The News-Herald - ERIE TOWNSHIP - The National Rifle and Pistol Matches that take place each year a...t Camp Perry are often referred to as the World Series of shooting. For five weeks, shooters from across the world aim for top prizes and honors in competitive shooting. But calling the matches the World Series of shooting isn't the right metaphor, two-time Olympic gold medalist shooter Gary Anderson said. Read the complete article.
Thousands come to Port Clinton for national shooting competition - Reporting by Crystal Clark, WTOL News 11 - PORT CLINTON, OH (Toledo News Now) - Competitive shooters from across the country are making their way to Port Clinton as the national rifle and pistol matches begin. Over the next five weeks, marksmen will be at Camp Perry to compete in what has been called "the World Series of competitive shooting." Hundreds of spectators showed up for the opening ceremony Monday, including Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, 9th District. "It's a national event," Congresswoman Kaptur said. "There are people here from throughout the country, and we welcome them to our beautiful coastline." Read the complete article and view a video.
Youths, adults can learn to shoot at expanded competition center - New building bears Olympian's name - Written by Kristina Smith, Watchdog/enterprise reporter - ERIE TOWNSHIP - When Gary Anderson was growing up in rural Nebraska, his fathe r taught him how to shoot and hunt. Then Anderson began reading about competitive shooting in magazines, and he wanted to learn the sport. So he taught himself how to target shoot. He became very good - so good the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was skeptical that his high shooting scores were accurate. Read the complete article.
 Gulfport's JROTC rifle team wins Junior Olympics title - By Kate Magandy - SunHerald.com - Gulfport High School's Marine Corps Junior ROTC won the Junior Olympic 3-Position Air Rifle Championships in June in Ohio. The Admirals team won state in May and qualified for two national competitions, both held at Camp Perry, Ohio, June 24-25. The team competed in the National Junior Olympic 3-Position Air Rifle Championships and the Civilian Marksmanship Program Air Rifle National Championships. Read the complete article.
Young marksmen -- and women -- take aim - National Matches kick off in Erie Township this week - By Alex Green, The Ottawa County Register - Fenway Park is baseball's storied shrine. Lambeau Field is the sacred place of professional football. And many claim Camp Perry in Erie Township is the ultimate location nationwide for rifle competitions. The storied National Matches, which began in 1903, kicked off Monday with its opening ceremony. More than a month of nonstop action is underway following the ceremony that saw Gary Anderson, one of the sport's all-time legends and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, fire the opening shot. Anderson is closely linked with the Civilian Marksmanship Program at Camp Perry and the program's indoor firing range is named after him. There is no shortage of events at Camp Perry following the opening ceremony. Read the complete article.
 Air Pistol Classes for Kids - A class in the Red River Valley is introducing kids to shooting sports while emphasizing safety. The West Fargo Parks District has teamed up with the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center for classes in the fall. The goals of the class include safe air gun handling, trigger control, sight alignment and an introduction to other shooting events. All kids attending are required to have an adult with them. Any inappropriate behavior will lead to being dismissed from the class.
Rob Sailer with the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center says junior and adult classes will also be offered this fall. The Red River Regional Marksmanship Center offers memberships along with open shooting times for their range. For more information on the center call 701-356-0677. Click here to watch the video.
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News from the CMP
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ANNOUNCEMENT DEDICATION PRIZE SHOOT WINNER
Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center
Congratulations to Carmen Bova! The winner of the Dedication Prize Shoot and the Winchester "Bavarian" M1 Carbine, SN 5741019, was Carmen Bova.
 The pre-designated x and y coordinates for the Dedication prize shoot were x -5.42, y 6.55. Carmen Bova's winning shot scored x -5.53, y 6.99. The winning shot was 0.45 mm away from the pre-designated coordinates. This is less than one-half of a millimeter. The next closest shot was 0.70 mm from the pre-designated coordinates. Six different shots were less than one millimeter from that spot.
We wish to thank and "congratulate" each of the 448 persons who shot in the Dedication Prize Shoot for their participation. The range was busy all day on 7 July from the late morning until 7:00 PM. Special thanks must go to the CMP staff and Range Officers who worked tirelessly the entire day to make the prize shoot a success.
The Ole Mill Range Complex in Griffin, GA, will offer a NRA/USAS/CMP Smallbore/Air Rifle Coach School (Level 1) on July 12-13. For details, click here. Registration is limited. Contact Lisa Kelley at (770) 467-4225 or lhkelley@uga.edu for more information.
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. Do you want to learn more about rifle coaching or marksmanship? Help your shooting team get better? Coaching athletes, especially young athletes, is one of the most challenging endeavors--and one of the most rewarding. Some of the athletes you coach one day may represent U.S.A. in international competition. To help you give them the best start, you should participate in the NRA/USA Shooting/CMP Shooting Coach Certification Program. A 2014-B MJCA/TNSSA - NRA/USA SHOOTING/CMP Level 1 Coach Training School (Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle) will be held on 13-14 September in Nashville, TN. Click here for more information. 
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 53rd 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 https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=11105 to view results.
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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CMP Paver Project
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Become a permanent part of the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Leave your legacy on one or more than three firing lines throughout the park with a personalized engraved granite paver.
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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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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 month of July in Port Clinton, OH. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center will be hosting the National Match Air Gun Events which are open to the public.
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