First Shot Ceremony 2015 - Part II: Vietnam Vet Receives Medals More Than 40 Years After Battle

 

CAMP PERRY, Ohio - In addition to the two charming "Rosie" women and the military vehicles present during the 2015 First Shot Ceremony, one of the most significant acts of the day was carried out over 40 years late by First Shot speaker, Congressman Robert Latta. The congressman was given the privilege of presenting military awards to a veteran who was long overdue in receiving recognition for his bravery during Vietnam.

 

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First Shot Ceremony 2015 - Part I: True "Rosie" Rivets the Crowd

 

CAMP PERRY, Ohio - The 2015 National Trophy Matches are now officially underway as the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) First Shot Ceremony kicks off another exciting season of friendly and expert competition. Though those in attendance were once again wowed by sensational special effects and visual performances, it was the quiet resilience of an extraordinary American hero that stole the show.

 

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Franks Brothers Stay Close, Earn Badges at the 2015 National Trophy Pistol Matches


 

CAMP PERRY, OH - Though only a few National Trophy Pistol matches have been fired, this season has already proven to be one to remember - especially for two talented brothers and worthy opponents. In the EIC Pistol Match, SFC Patrick Franks, 37, of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), led overall with a score of 289-14x. With windy conditions on the Camp Perry ranges that day - at the forefront of an approaching afternoon storm - the weather challenged many competitors on the firing line. But, with his many years of experience, SFC Franks knew exactly what he needed to do in order to record a decent score. 

 

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Shooting News in Other Media

 

Sarah Osborn will compete in the Pan-Am Games in Toronto this month. (courtesy of USA Shooting, Daily Press)

 

Hampton's Sarah Osborn rising to national heights in shooting - By Tommy Hamzik, Daily Press - After shrugging off the coaches a few times, 8-year-old Sarah Osborn finally grabbed a rifle and stepped to the firing line. At a gun club with her father and her 6-year-old brother, Christopher, who had just received a BB-gun for Christmas, Osborn decided to fire a shot or two. With some added motivation, Osborn was hooked. "There was one shooter there who was two weeks into it," she said. "They set goals for you called a bar. Each time you shoot a specific score, you get a bar. I wanted to beat her." Read the complete article.
 

 

 

Army Reserve Soldier hits bull's-eye during Interservice Rifle Championship - Story by 1st Class Phillip Eugene, dvidshub.net - QUANTICO, Va. - A Soldier with the Army Reserve took top honors at the 54th annual Interservice Rifle Team Championship. Capt. Samuel Freeman, who earned the title of overall individual winner, and also took home the Lt. Col. C.A. Reynolds Memorial trophy, credits his success to an ability to train at a high levels during a short periods of time. Read the complete article.    

 

 

 

Andy Krebs at the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship on June 16. Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg
 

U.S. High Schools Embrace Shooting as Hot New Sport - By Esme E Deprez, Bloomberg.com - The giddy 13-year-old boys oohed and aahed as they stared down the black shotgun barrels and aimed at clay targets they imagined whizzing through the air. "You guys are welcome to test any of these out," said Dusty Minke, a sales agent for Browning, as the teens elbowed each other for spots at his kiosk. "We've actually had a couple of kids who did so good on the test range that they were like, 'Can I use this for my rounds?' We let 'em, and their scores went up -- and they'll hopefully go and buy one."  Read the complete article. 

 

 

3 tips for long range shooting - By Jeffrey Denning, Guns.com - Just a trio of tips for new and not quite veteran distance shooters looking to improve their long game. Read the complete article. 

 

 

 

News from the CMP 

A total of 24 National Pistol Trophies will be awarded on stage for the CMP's National Trophy Pistol Matches. Follow along with results today at https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&tab=results&match=12169. Good Luck Pistol Shooters!

 

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. 

 


 

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
       REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 

 

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.

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.


 

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 National Matches
Air Gun Events
Camp Perry, OH

 

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the 6th annual National Matches Air Gun Events. These events are part of the National Matches at Camp Perry. Their purpose is to offer additional competition opportunities for National Matches pistol and rifle competitors as well as for anyone who wants to shoot in the National Matches with their air pistols or air rifles. All of these events will take place at The CMP Gary Anderson Competition Center on MegaLink electronic targets.

 

For more information, visit the CMP website.




CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH

 

19 September
10 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
** Quarterly Matches**

 


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.