CMP Officially Dedicates Most Advanced Facility in the Country

 

TALLADEGA, AL - On June 5, 2015, a crowd of over 400 invited guests made the trek to the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) latest, $20 million installment - the Talladega Marksmanship Park - to help officially mark its opening. With the park's variety of rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges containing state-of-the-art electronic targets and scoring systems, the invitees were able to explore the facility that has all of the components of being branded the most advanced marksmanship park in the country.

 

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New EIC Event, History-Making Score Make 2015 Eastern CMP Games One to Remember

 

CAMP BUTNER, NC - Over 400 competitors made the trip to Camp Butner to compete in 953 event at the 2015 Eastern CMP Games. This year's Games included incredible highlights, including the introduction of a new EIC pistol match and a record-breaking, historical performance by a talented junior marksman. For the first time, competitors have the opportunity to receive a .22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge with the introduction of the new .22 Rimfire EIC Match Course. During the match, competitors fire a total of 30 shots from 50 and 25 yards. The Top 10 percent received their first EIC points towards their Distinguished Badges. 

 

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Competitor Embodies British Marine at 2015 Eastern CMP Games Vintage Sniper Match

 

CAMP BUTNER, NC - Jeff Rowsam, 59, of Denmark, WI, stood out at the Vintage Sniper Match at the 2015 Eastern Games at Camp Butner, NC, in his authentic British WWII Royal Marine uniform. He toughed out the entire match, shot at both the 300 and 600 yard lines, in his Denison smock in the sweltering southern heat.

 

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Shooting News in Other Media

Setting their sights on the future - By Jessica Denton, News Herald - CAMP PERRY -  On a sunny Tuesday evening in early June, many teenagers would be outside, soaking up the first few days of freedom from school. But there are a few teens who spend theirs indoors shooting air rifles, preparing for their next competitions and pursuing marksmanship. Twice a week, Tyler Thompson, 17, of Greytown, comes to the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry to shoot his air rifle. He was steadily focusing on his target past supper time on Tuesday.  Read the complete article.

 

 

 

$20 million CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park holds dedication ceremony - By Joe Songer, AL.com - CMP held the dedication for the Talladega Marksmanship Park Friday June 5, 2015. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers were on hand for the event. The $20 million project offers shooting sports enthusiasts a place to sharpen their skills with rifles, pistols and shotguns. Read the complete article.

 

 

 

Governor, congressman attend Civilian Marksmanship Park grand opening - By Robert Richardson, ABC 33/40 - TALLADEGA, Ala. - Congressman Mike Rogers and his son Evan fired shots in the first competition at Talladega's new Civilian Marksmanship Park. The 500-acre state of the art facility has several ranges for different types of guns including pistols and rifles.  Chief Operating Officer Mark Johnson said workers completed construction on time and the project came in under the original budget of $20-million. "It was an uphill battle to do that, but we brought it in just as it should be," Johnson said. "We're very proud it came in on time and under budget.  Now we get to enjoy it, the community gets to enjoy it, and the country gets to enjoy it and we very much look forward to that." Read the complete article. 

 

 

Marines experience weapons from Greatest Generation - By Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd - Dvidshub.net - TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Operation Neptune, the largest amphibious assault in history better known as D-Day, began June 6, 1944, as Allied Forces liberated Normandy, France. In memory of D-Day, the Marines of the Combat Center Shooting Team participated in the Combat Center D-Day Match sponsored by the High Desert Competitive Shooting Club. The match was held at the Combat Center Rifle Range, June 6 and 7, 2015.  Read the complete article.
 

 

Post Falls sharpshooter earns marksmanship scholarship to Ole Miss - By Steve Christilaw, The Spokesman-Review - Randi Loudin is, literally, Post Falls High School's shooting star. "I started out shooting trap and skeet when I was 6- or 7-years old," she said. "When I was 13, I switched over to the Olympic-style rifle. I shoot both small-bore rifle (.22 caliber) and air rifle." Loudin competes through the Spokane Junior Rifle Club and has traveled the country to compete, including the National Junior Olympics. Read the complete article.
 


 

 

 

News from the CMP 

Monthly Match League Results. Scores from the six monthly matches in 2015 will be combined to determine an overall champion. A running total of qualification scores will be kept for all participants at both locations. The top four scores for each participant will be used to determine the winners. Shooters must fire in four or more matches to be eligible for these awards. Low scores will be dropped. A portion of every entry from the six matches will be put into an overall prize pool. Plaques will also be awarded to the High Junior in Pistol and Rifle and the most improved competitor. Scores from the first three monthly matches are posted on the CMP website at http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/monthly-air-rifle-and-air-pistol-matches/.



The 54th Annual Interservice Rifle Championship hosted by the Weapons Training Battalion will take place 24 June - 1 July, Quantico, Virginia. The 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. Download the match program or register at

 

 


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.

 

Emerald Cove Camp, Bass Lake, CA

 
Sierra Desert Gun Club, Ridgecrest, CA

http://sierradesertgunclub.org/


The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA

www.olyclub.com 


Yolo Sportsman Assn Jr Rifle Team, Woodland, CA

http://yolosportsmanassociation.com/


Cos Cob Rifle & Revolver Club, Cos Cob, CT

www.ccrrc.com 


Champaign Co 4-H Shooting Sports, Champaign, IL

 
Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club, Chillicothe, IL

www.chillisportsmen.org 


Lake Cook Rod and Gun Club Inc, Hoffman Estates, IL

 
X-Line Sportmans Club Inc, Kankakee, IL

XLinesc.com


Clark County Sportsmans Club, Marshall, IL

 
Sand & Sage Rifle & Pistol Club Inc, Garden City, KS

www.sandandsage.net 


Catonsville Scouters R & P Club Inc, Timonium, MD

 
Maryland Tenth Cavalry Gun Club, Woodstock, MD

http://marylandtenthcavalry.org/wd/


Fort Fairfield Rifle & Pistol Club, Fort Fairfield, ME

www.facebook.com/FortFairfieldRifleAndPistolClub 


 

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



CMP National Matches
July 2015
Camp Perry, OH

 

The CMP National Matches include Pistol and Rifle Small Arms Firing Schools that are mandated by law and a series of CMP National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches and CMP Games Events along with the National Match Air Gun Events. The CMP fulfills its responsibility to conduct the National Matches through a working partnership that includes the Ohio National Guard and the NRA.

 

For more information and to register, visit the CMP website.




CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH

 

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. 

 

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