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CMP Awards Over 800 Talented Youth During History of Junior Distinguished Badge Program
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 As it has always been, part of the mission of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is to honor those who prove exceptional abilities during competition with a multitude of awards and recognition. Thanks to its many opportunities and dedication to youth development, the CMP is proud to recognize the pinning of over 800 young marksmen with Junior Distinguished Badges in the Three-Position Air Rifle program.
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New Target Sprint Event Brings Excitement and Fun to Air Rifle Competitions
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 ANNISTON, AL - This year's Dixie Double featured an exciting addition to its lineup that brought a new, thrilling energy to the match. The Target Sprint became an exciting challenge for competitors - testing not only their ability to shoot, but also their ability hit their targets through escalated pulses, heavy breathing and laughter. A large crowd of spectators also brought roars of inspiration and fun to the event's premier in Anniston.
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Overall Winners Established for CMP's First Monthly Match League
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After six months of grueling competition, the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) newly added Monthly Match League has come to a close. The Monthly Match League was a new, added competition between North and South Monthly Match competitors, to coincide with CMP's existing Monthly Matches. Matches were held at the South CMP Competition Center in Anniston, AL, as well as the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, OH, in March, April, May, September, October and November.
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CMP Competition Center Serves as Gateway to Next Generation of Business Professionals
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CAMP PERRY, OH - On October 24, more than 500 local freshman students visited the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center as a path towards their future careers. The event was part of an effort to encourage workforce development, career preparation and skilled-trade opportunities for the next workforce generation. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) was proud to serve as sponsor and host.
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CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park nears completion - By Joe Songer, AL.com - TALLADEGA, Alabama -- The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is nearing completion and an opening date has been set. The construction phase of the $20 million project will be complete in mid February and the 500 acre park will open May 6, 2015.
 Canadian Airgun Grand Prix, February 6, 7 and 8, 2015, Toronto. Mark your calendars for the 33rd Annual Canadian Airgun Grand Prix, the largest international airgun competition in North America. Shooting range features 70 positions, FINALS on SUIS electronic targets. All shooting events and clinics will take place in the International Plaza Hotel, only 5 kms from the Toronto Pearson airport. The number of competitors for this event is limited, join in on the excitement of participating at one of the greatest airgun competitions anywhere and Register TODAY!
ONLINE Registration at http://nfap.ca/cagp/cagp.nsf
Visit our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/canadianairgungrandprix
For additional information and Letters of Invitation, please contact Shari Akow, Registrar, at sakow@dwpv.com or (905) 427-7729 (evenings only).
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News from the CMP
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 2014-2015 CMP National Postal, State, Regional and National Championships. The CMP sponsors Three Position Air Rifle Championships that include a postal, State Championships, Regional Championships and a National Championship. These matches are designed to give all junior shooters around the country an opportunity to compete in a national level match, as well as to create shoulder-to-shoulder matches for juniors to attend. Register Today!
CMP Garand-Springfield-Military Master Instructor
Training Workshop. 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 2015 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. 2015 dates and locations are:
24-25 January 2015, Camp Perry, OH
14-15 March 2015, Anniston, AL
8-9 April 2015, Oklahoma City, OK
1-2 May 2015, Camp Butner NC
19-20 August 2015, Minneapolis, MN
26-27 September 2015, Camp Perry, OH
For more information or to register, please visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/gsm-rifle-master-clinics/ or contact Kim Filipiak kfilipiak@thecmp.org or by phone 419-635-2141 ext 1106.
The JROTC Postal Competition is an annual competition that is open to all JROTC cadets and JROTC unit teams. Final results are posted on the CMP website at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=11900. All scores will be final on December 12th. Regional qualifiers are also listed on the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/air/jrotc-air-rifle-national-championship/. Because of the short time period between when the JROTC postal scores became final on 12Dec14 and the start of the Service Championship, it is critically important that every JROTC unit receiving an invitation to participate inform CMP as soon as possible as to your intention to participate. Instructors of qualifying unit teams or individuals are requested to complete online registration no later than 23Jan15.
 CMP Travel Games. The CMP travels to various states to hold our popular and fun CMP Games Matches. In 2015, the CMP will hold the following CMP Travel Games:
8-12 April 2015 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1-10 May 2015 - Camp Butner, North Carolina
18-23 August 2015 - Minneapolis, MN
9-14 October 2015 - Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, Arizona
For additional information, please visit the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/.
A NRA/USAS/CMP Smallbore/Air Rifle Coach School (Level 1) will be held in Winter Park, FL, on January 10-11. The class will be instructed by LTC Paul Davis, USA (Ret). For more information, download the flyer at http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/SAFECoachClinicFlyer.pdf.
 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://thecmp.org/clubs/affiliate/ 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.
Click Here for more details.
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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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REGISTRATION OPEN!!
Camp Perry Open
16-18 January
Camp Perry,
Port Clinton, Ohio
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the ninth annual Camp Perry Open. This year's match will include a three-position air rifle competition, an international air rifle (all standing) event, a pistol course of fire, and an optional clinic held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center located at Camp Perry, Ohio.
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CMP Aces Postal
** New in 2015 **
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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.
For more information, please visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-aces-postal/.
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Open Public Shooting CMP Marksmanship Centers Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH
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. | |
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