Junior Samuel Payne Fires First Perfect Score in Rimfire Sporter Match at Eastern Games

 

CAMP BUTNER, NC - Since its inception as a CMP Games event in 2002, many marksmen of all ages have strived to make history by being the first to earn a perfect 600 in the popular Rimfire Sporter Match, but none have been able to capture the title - that is, not until Samuel Payne stepped up to the firing line. Sam, 16, of Kingston, GA, fired a perfect score of 600-50x during the Rimfire Sporter Match in the T-Class at the 2015 Eastern CMP Games in Camp Butner, NC. It was a feat that no other had been able to accomplish - and one few are likely to repeat.

 

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Stonecipher Wins Rifle 3-Gun & 4-Gun Aggregates

 

ARCADIA, OK - Larry Stonecipher, 62, of Ada, OK, won the CMP 3-Gun and 4-Gun aggregate rifle matches at the Oklahoma City Gun Club as part of the 2015 CMP Games Oklahoma Event, which ran from April 8-12. Stonecipher won the traditional CMP 3-Gun Agg, and also high senior, with a second place finish in the Springfield Rifle Match (286-4x), a fourth place in the As-Issued John C. Garand Match (283-10x) and a sixth place finish in the Vintage Military Bolt Rifle Match (275-3x) for an aggregate total of 844-17x. He placed fifth in the Modern Military Rifle Match (286-6x) to win the 4-Gun aggregate with a total four-event score of 1130-23x and was high senior.

 

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Shooting News in Other Media

Selma High MCJROTC marksmen take state spots - Selma High senior Cassandra Robledo and sophomore Danielle Louie took the top positions at the March 28 California State Junior Olympics Three-Position Air Rifle Championship in Sutter. Robledo walked away with the Junior State Champion plaque and Louie took the Woman State Championship as the team also gathered points to reach the National American Legion competition later this summer. Sponsored by the California Rifle and Pistol Association and the Twin Cities Rod and Gun Club, the State Championship highlighted the best air rifle marksmen in the state. Read the complete article.

 

 


CMP Affiliated Club News. On April 12, 2015, eight University of Notre Dame students and Midshipmen from the Notre Dame Navy ROTC participated in their first CMP Rimfire Sporter Match. The match was hosted by the St. Joseph Valley Rifle and Pistol Association at the Chief Wa-Ke'-De range, in Bristol, Indiana. Members of the club provided equipment and expertise to ensure that the event was both fun and instructional. For many of the students, it was their first opportunity to shoot a sporter rifle in competition. Expanded future events are in the planning stages. The Wa-Ke'-De range hosts Rimfire Sporter matches at regular intervals during the Summer and early Fall, and can be found on the CMP website. 


 

History Channel Casting Military & Law Enforcement Marksmen/Snipers with Stories of Amazing Shots Made in the line of Duty - History Channel and the producers of "Top Shot" are looking for military, police, sheriff, SWAT and other agency marksmen and snipers with compelling stories of shots that they've taken while in service. Maybe you're a current or former military sniper or precision marksman who succeeded in an extraordinary long or short-range engagement. Maybe you're a serviceman, federal agent or cop who landed and incredibly accurate shot that saved your life or the lives of others. If you have a memorable tale of marksmanship that served your community or country, then the History Channel wants to know your story - from the full narrative of events to the logistics of the shot itself. You may also have the opportunity to take part in a precision or sniper-related challenge to win a prize. Email Casting@pilgrimstudios.com
with your Name, City/State, Phone Number, a Recent Photo, and a Brief Explanation of why you are right for this show. All former/current law-enforcement and military personnel are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to share your story with America! 
 For more info, visit www.pilgrimstudios.com.


 

The Cesar Chavez JROTC Varsity Air Rifle Marksmanship Team finished a close second in the U.S. Western Region Air Rifle Championship,  April 9-11 in Sandy, Utah. The four-cadet team is Alex Barraza, Vanessa Brady, Brendaya Grigsby and Shawn Phinsavanh. The tournament was organized and conducted by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), and featured the best teams from 18 western states. Three of the four CCHS members (Barraza, Brady and Grigsby) finished in the top 10 of 180 athletes competing in the Sporter category and were awarded special medallions for their individual high scores. Cadet Grigsby is currently ranked #2 in Arizona. In recognition for their team accomplishment, members were presented silver-plated medallions and a beautifully crafted acrylic trophy, as well as a check for $1,200. Additionally, the team earned a $2,000 endowment from the MidwayUSA Foundation. The CCHS team is ranked seventh nationally in the CMP standings, and will be competing for national championship honors in Anniston, Alabama, June 24-26. JROTC Instructor Major Stanley Evanko is the team coach.


 


 

News from the CMP 

In Memoriam - First Sergeant Aaron Jeffrey Bosch, passed away on April 20, 2015, at Ryukyu University Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, surrounded by his family and friends. Bosch enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Dec. 13, 1995. In April of 2006, he reported for duty at Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Quantico. While there he joined the Marine Corps Shooting Team instructing marksmanship and competing at the national level with the bolt gun and service rifle. He conducted numerous junior-shooting clinics and instructed at multiple divisional matches, including the Far East and the West Coast. On Aug. 1, 2008, he was promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. He continued to compete and lead Marines and subsequently, he earned his Distinguished Rifle Shooting Badge at a National level shooting match. In lieu of his abilities, he represented the Marine Corps in the 2008 Canadian National Shooting Competition. At this match, GySgt Bosch along with his shooting partner took first place in 4 team matches, and 3 individual shooting matches. Semper Fidelis First Sergeant Bosch. "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die at all." Read the complete article.

 

 

 

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.

 

Distinguished Rifleman Badge
#2220      Robert Carter, San Leandro, CA
#2221      Johnny Fisher, North Hollywood, CA
#2222      Robert Craig, Las Cruces, NM
#2223      Robert Davis, Wichita Falls, TX
#2224      Robert Corley, Newnan, GA
#2225      Ryan Hayes, Glendale, AZ
#2226      Rush Sammons, Augusta, GA


Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge
#1588      James Redman, Big Spring, TX
#1589      Dewey Hales Jr., Morrisville, NC

 

Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge 

#892        Lauren Phillips, Lincoln, AR
#893        Sabrina Keenan, Walla Walla, WA
#894        Colton Baumgardner, Oak Harbor, WA
#895        Hunter Burnett, Gulfport, MS
#896        Jacob Gue, Aiken, SC
#897        Caleb Lloyd, Seven Valleys, PA
#898        Molly McGhin, Griffin, GA
#899        Jonah Nabinger, Daleville, AL
#900        Brandon Oerman, Graniteville, SC
#901        Marcos Serrano, Fontana, CA
#902        Emma Thompson, Freeport, IL
#903        Jessie Allcock, Britton, SD
#904        Rebecca Green, Coventry, RI
#905        Andrew Gross, Salem, OR
#906        Antonio Gross, Ontario, NY
#907        Joseph Hoover, Sterling Heights, MI
#908        Anna Scheer, Trussville, AL
#909        Brittany Carter, Wirtz, VA
#910        Emily Knight, Lebanon, OR
#911        David Pitt, Severna Park, MD
#912        Thomas Welch, Wampum, PA
#913        Bailey Powell, Albuquerque, NM
#914        Levi Carlson, Fort Mill, SC
#915        Sarah Huffman, Rutherfordton, NC
#916        Charles Mathews, Newnan, GA 

 

 

The National Three Position Air Rifle Championship National Qualifiers are now posted on the CMP website at

http://thecmp.org/air/national-three-position-air-rifle-championships/. Qualifiers from both the CMP Regionals and the State 3PAR Junior Olympic Matches are listed. There were 485 competitors in the Regionals in March and April and over 2,100 in the State 3PAR Junior Olympic matches. Teams and individuals are asked to accept or decline by 3 June. The Championship will be held in Anniston, AL, on 21-26 June. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Harrington at kharrington@thecmp.org or 419-635-2141 ext. 731.


  

  

Join us in celebrating the dedication and opening of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's Talladega Marksmanship Park - 500 acres of Rifle and Pistol ranges featuring state-of-the-art KTS electronic targetry, along with sporting clays, trap and 5 stand fields.
 

6 & 7 JUNE 2015
Day I - Special John C. Garand D-Day Anniversary Match, limited to the first 350 competitors!
Day II - EIC Service Rifle, EIC Service Pistol and EIC .22 Rimfire Pistol Matches

Other events scheduled throughout the weekend for shotgunners and action pistol shooters! Download the Match Program or Register today!


2015 Biennial Coach College and Conference - Coach College 24-26 August and Coach Conference 28-30 August - USAS wants all coaches that are interested to have access to the information presented at these Biennial Coach Conferences. This year USAS will pilot the live coach conference broadcast to all USAS Certified Training Centers (CTC) and a few other independent sites. This will allow coaches the choice of traveling to a closer broadcast site that maybe in commuting distance which will reduce travel time and cost. They will still offer an opportunity to attend the live conference here at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Registration fee is $170. Visit the USA Shooting website for more details and to register. 

 

 

 

Registration Now for 2015 CMP Summer Air Rifle Camps - Register now for a spot on the firing line at the one of our popular CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps - to be held in numerous locations around the country in 2015. 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. Visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/junior-air-rifle-camps-and-clinics/ for more information.
 

CMP Clubs Corner. The CMP would like to extend its thanks to all of our Affiliated Clubs to help us fulfill our mission to promote firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth. We would like to highlight our affiliated clubs whenever possible and recognize these clubs and their achievements in our publications. If you would like your club recognized, please email photos, captions or even a short article to Ashley Brugnone, CMP Staff Writer, at abrugnone@thecmp.org.


 

 


 

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:


19-20 August 2015, Harris, 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 at kfilipiak@thecmp.org or by phone 419-635-2141 ext 706.

 

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:  

 

18-23 August 2015 - Harris, MN

       REGISTRATION NOW OPEN  

 

9-13 October 2015 - Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, Arizona

 

For additional information, please visit the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/.   

 

 

CMP Affiliated New Clubs. The CMP would like to welcome the newly affiliated clubs listed below.


 

The Hartford Gun Club Inc, East Granby, CT 


Dunnellon High School AFJROTC, Dunnellon, FL 


Osceola County Veterans Council, Kissimmee, FL 


Lake Worth AFJROTC, Lake Worth, FL www.edline.net/pages/lwchs/choice


X Shots Shooting Club, Honolulu, HI 


WD Boyce Council BSA, Peoria, IL 

www.wdboyce.org


Youth Shooting Sports Association, Taylor Ride, IL

www.shootyssa.org


BSA Troop 392, Indianapolis, IN 


Venture Crew 039, Louisville, KY

 
Extreme Military Challenge Summer Camp, Rockville, MD       www.xmccamp.com


Mecklenburg County Council BSA, Charlotte, NC

www.mccscouting.org


Bridge II Sports, Durham, NC 

www.bridge2sports.org


The Campfire Club of America, Chappaqua, NY 


Camp Kilowan, Dallas, OR 


Hereford Gun Club, Hereford, PA 


Rimersburg  Rod & Gun Club, Rimersburg, PA 

rimersburgrodandgunclub.com


Great Smoky Mountain Council #557 Boy Scouts of America, Knoxville, TN 


Robert Vela HS Army JROTC, Edinburg, TX 


Walker County Council BSA, Huntsville, TX 


WA National Guard Biathlon, Fairfield, WA

 
Buffalo/Pepin Co 4H Shooting Sports, Durand, WI 


South Port Gun Club Inc, Kenosha, WI 


LaCrosse Rifle Club, LaCrosse, WI

lacrosserifleclub.com


Marshall County 4-H Shooting Sports,

Moundsville, WV
 


 

For more information, contact the CMP Affiliate Relations Department at 419-635-2141, Ext. 782 or email clubs@thecmp.org or visit the CMP Clubs website.

 

 

 

 

 
In This Issue

Inaugural Matches Set at

CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park

The Civilian Marksmanship Program would like to invite you to join us for a very special celebration of the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Dedication and Inaugural Matches in Talladega County, Alabama, June 6-7. The celebration is a two-day event which includes tours of the facility, a special John C. Garand Rifle Match on Saturday commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Allied Forces D-Day landing at Normandy Beach and Service Rifle EIC, Service Pistol EIC and .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Matches on Sunday.

 

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for more details.



CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH

 

16 May
19 September
17 October
14 November
 
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 Click Here.
 



CMP Aces Postal
** New in 2015 **

 


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.

 

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for more details.


CMP Paver Project 

 

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. 

 

For more information, please Click Here.