SGT Ryan Franks Makes His Mark During 2015 President's Pistol Match
 

 

CAMP PERRY, Ohio - SGT Ryan Franks, 27, of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), is new to the world of competitive shooting - but that didn't stop him from becoming the overall winner of the prestigious President's Pistol Match at the 2015 National Trophy Pistol Matches. Surprising both his teammates and himself, he fired an impressive score of 392-15x to earn the title. "It's extremely surreal. I had no expectations of doing it whatsoever," he said with a smile.

 

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SSG Cleveland, SFC Patrick Franks and AMU Lead NTI and NTT Pistol Matches


 

CAMP PERRY, Ohio - SSG Lawrence Cleveland, 30, of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), fired the overall winning score of 294-7x in the National Trophy Individual (NTI) Match at the 2015 National Trophy Pistol Matches. Along with his name forever etched in National Match history, SSG Cleveland also received an Inland Model 1911, donated by Inland Manufacturing, for his superb performance during the competition.

 

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CMP Hosts Annual National Trophy Rifle and Games Matches in July


 

CAMP PERRY, Ohio -The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to once again welcome eager competitors to the Rifle Phase of the National Trophy Matches, held July 15-28, 2015, at the world-famous Camp Perry National Guard training facility. The matches have been fired on the base since 1907 and continue to draw thousands of athletes and spectators each year. The event offers air gun, vintage military rifle and modern military rifle opportunities to enthusiasts of all ages.

 

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Shooting News in Other Media

 

 

91-year-old 'Rosie' honored: Oak Harbor's Winters, Dowling play in WW II re-enactment - Written by Yaneek Smith, The Press - For Oak Harbor native Kevin Winters, the opening ceremonies for Camp Perry's annual National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches is an opportunity for him to pay homage to America's veterans. In each of the last three years, Winters has taken part in a World War II re-enactment that is part of the first day festivities, kicking off the national championship of marksmanship. Guests are exposed to a few exciting moments of booms, smoke, fire and amazement on the ground and in the air.  Read the complete article. 

 

 

Corps' top marksmen want Marines to join their team -By Matthew Schehl, Staff Writer, Marine Corps Times -  MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton is a decent drummer with the Marine Corps Pacific Band. But he also happens to be a wicked shot. As a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, Ranton repeatedly hit targets dead center from distances of 200, 300 and 600 yards away at the 54th annual Interservice Rifle Championship on June 30. Read the complete article.

 

News from the CMP 

 

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 Pistol Shot Badge

#1590   Steve Peters, Severna Park, MD

#1591   Viesturs Lenss, Alexandria, VA

#1592   Chris Benden, Woodford, VA

#1593   Scott Wehrmann, Columbia Falls, MT

#1594   Kenneth McGrath, Gambrills, MD

#1595   Gary Peterson, Levittown, NY

#1596   Scott Swing, Park Ridge, IL

#1597   Shane Murphy, New Hartford, CT

#1598   Greg Oldakowski, Wadena, MN

#1599   Ralph Reid, Marion, IA

#1600   Daniel Miller, Mineola, TX

#1601   Scott Beyer, Lebanon, IL

#1602   Vernon Tenney, Norton, OH

#1603   Robert Gardner Jr, Pelkie, MI

 

 

Bring a Friend and Join Us in Minnesota 19-23 August for the Minnesota CMP Games! The Gopher Rifle & Revolver Club will be our host for over 15 CMP Games Rifle & Pistol Matches along with several clinics. Registration is open - visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/minnesota-cmp-games/ for more information.

 

 

 

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.