Inaugural Talladega 600 Matches Set For December
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is thrilled to announce the completion of plans on the next big southern event - the Talladega 600. The match is set to begin Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, and concludes Sunday, Dec. 13, at CMP's new Talladega Marksmanship Park. The event schedule has been designed to appeal to rifle, pistol and shotgun enthusiasts alike in order to provide an even wider variety of marksmanship opportunities to competitors from around the country.

Dad and His Six Kids Fire First Competitive Event at 2015 Rimfire Sporter Match


The National Rimfire Sporter Match has always been a destination for families. Its challenging yet simple design is perfect for introducing kids and adults of all ages to the world of competitive shooting in a safe and fun environment, while also providing them with lasting memories they can share for a lifetime.
Will McChesney, 45, of Beaver Falls, PA, had never been involved in a real competitive shooting match before - and neither had any member of his whopping family of six kids he brought along with him to fire in the 2015 National Rimfire Sporter Match on Aug. 1 at Camp Perry.
Winner of Talladega's "Secret Shot" Match Named



TALLADEGA, Ala. - Henry Donaldson, 58, of Gainesville, AL, was the winner of the one shot match during the Talladega Dedication day on June 5, 2015, at CMP's new Talladega Marksmanship Park. Donaldson won by firing a shot closest to the "secret point" designated prior to the event. For his win, he received a M1 Special, presented by CMP's chief operating officer, Mark Johnson.
 

Shooting News in Other Media

An Introduction To The Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) - By Josh Buege, Marketing Director, Criterion Barrels, Inc. - The Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) is a two day program offered to the general public every year by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) to help educate new shooters on the discipline of service rifle competition. This year I accompanied service rifle competitor Chad Hanson, the founder of The Garand Thumb Blog through the SAFS program with the intention of recording and documenting our experience. Read the complete article.


Penn-Trafford's Lovre on target at National Trophy Rifle Matches - By Nathan Smith, TribLive Sports - When it comes competitive rifle shooting, it doesn't get much bigger than the National Matches at Ohio's Camp Perry. The event has been held there since 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt as a way for the Office of Civilians Marksmanship to promote marksmanship and brings in thousands of shooters. Penn-Trafford senior Matthew Lovre competed at the event this summer and walked away with some distinct honors. "It is the pinnacle of the sport," Lovre said. "It is a piece of American history. Everyone there is friendly and just wants to compete. It is really no frills. You are out in the middle of the field baring the heat. There are no ready rooms." Read the complete article.


Program teaches folks Revolutionary War history and marksmanship - By Angela Reighard, WYMT.TV - JACKSON, Ky. (WYMT) -  It takes skill, concentration, and a lot of training. On Sunday, folks got a crash course in marksmanship. It was the first event of its kind held in Eastern Kentucky. "The ones that come here learn how little they really know about shooting and the many mistakes that they are making," Master Instructor Don Duncan said. "Project Appleseed" is a national program that travels across the United States. Instructors say the skills they teach are hard to come by. Read the complete article.

 
Marksmen enjoy competing on the world stage - By Jon Stinchcomb, The News Herald - CAMP PERRY -  The final shots of the 2015 World Long Range Championships were fired Friday afternoon. The last event saw teams representing 11 countries all competing for the right to be inscribed on a piece of history, the Palma Team Trophy. "In the name of the United States of America to the Riflemen of the world," the trophy reads across its banner. But far more than just competitive shooting glory, contestants say they love the camaraderie among people of all the nations that come out to compete in the world championships. Read the complete article.


 

News from the CMP 


CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. The latest addition to the CMP is its 500-acre outdoor marksmanship facility in Talladega, Alabama. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is the first of its kind in the country and is one of the most sophisticated in the world - housing electronic targets similar to those used in the CMP air gun ranges. Several events have been planned at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park:
 
Aug 22nd - USPSA Match hosted by Talladega Practical Shooters. USPSA registration begins at 8:00 am. A range safety briefing will be given at 8:30 am. Firing will begin at 9:00 am. For more information, call (256) 474-4408, ext. 460 or email [email protected].
 
Aug 29th - High Power Clinic. CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Range Master, Donnie "Top" Heuman, will be hosting a High Power Clinic. Instruction will begin at 8:00 am with approximately 1 hour of classroom instruction. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the clinic will be firing on the 200-300-600 yd range electronic KTS targets working on various competition techniques including rapid fire drills and a practice 800 aggregate match with sighters. Entries are limited to 20 participants. Lunch and 200 rounds ammunition will be provided. For more information, call (256) 474-4408, ext. 460 or email [email protected].
 
Sept 5th - M1 Carbine Match. The Civilian Marksmanship Program's Talladega Marksmanship Park is hosting a M1 Carbine match September 5th, 2015. All competitors in the Carbine Rifle match use a M1 Carbine and fire 40 shots at a distance of 100 yards. The course of fire is 15 shots slow-fire prone (first 5 shots are sighters); 10 shots rapid-fire prone; 10 shots rapid-fire sitting; 10 shots slow fire standing. Registration is open to the public. Fee is $25.00. For more information, call (256) 474-4408, ext. 460 or email [email protected].

Sept 25-26th - CMP-GCA Clinic Talladega.
The GCA Convention Match will take place at the Talladega Marksmanship Park in Talladega, Alabama on September 25-26, 2015.  During the convention the CMP will host a Vintage Sniper match on September 25 and a John C Garand match on September 26. The matches are limited to GCA convention members only.
Oct 17th - Alabama State High Power Championship. This is a non-EIC 800 aggregate match. 20 shots slow fire prone, 200 yards, 20 shots rapid fire sitting, 200 yards, 20 shots rapid fire prone 300 yards, 20 shots slow fire prone 600 yards. This match is open to the public. Firing will begin at 9:00 am, competitors must arrive no later than 8:30 to the Talladega Marksmanship Park Club House for orientation. This is a NRA registered tournament. The NRA classification system will be used and appropriate NRA points will be given. Appropriate championship awards will be given to Alabama residents only.
       Online registration -
https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&task=edit&match=13177 
 



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 including the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center (Port Clinton, Ohio) and the CMP Competition Center-South (Anniston, Alabama). 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. 



Want More LEGS? Michigan Rifle and Pistol Association (MRPA) and the Blue Water Sportsman's Association (BWSA) are teaming up to present a BACK to BACK EIC MATCH WEEKEND at the Blue Water Sportsman's Association Range, Kimball Twp. Michigan (near Port Huron). Saturday, August 29th, 2015 the BWSA will hold a CMP Sanctioned EIC match and on Sunday, August 30th, 2015 MRPA will hold a CMP Sanctioned EIC match. Match Cost is $35.00 each but shoot both matches and pay only $60.00! Registration begins at 0730 each day in the club house, Pits seal at 0845, first shots 0900. Free on-site camping Friday and Saturday nights! For more information contact Dave Dell, MRPA High Power Director at [email protected] or 810-650-8676 or
Derek Stratelak, BWSA High Power Director at [email protected] or 313-407-4284.




A NRA/USAS/CMP Level 1 Rifle/Air Rifle Coach School will be held in Camden, SC, on 26-27 September. For more information contact Paul Davis at [email protected].



The Friends of Camp Perry Fall Pistol Shoot is ON!! Shoot is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, 2015, Labor Day Weekend. This is the FOCP popup shoot, not the ORPA shoot and will be pistol only!. Registration starts at 0700, shooting to commence at 0900 and will run until there are no more shooters or 1600 (4PM) whichever comes first. The shoot will be held at the Combat Pistol Range at Camp Perry, in Port Clinton, OH. As usual, shooters will get 40 target exposures using ammunition no larger than .45ACP and no smaller than .22LR. For more information, visit http://www.friendsofcampperry.org/Events.htmlA Fall Rifle Pop Up Shoot is also scheduled for Saturday, November 28th. 


 
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 [email protected].

 


 
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:
 
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 [email protected] 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:  

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

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 [email protected].

 
For more information, contact the CMP Affiliate Relations Department at 419-635-2141, Ext. 782 or email [email protected] or visit the CMP Clubs website.

 




In This Issue



Top's Basic Highpower Competition Clinic1 29 August 2015
CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park

 

Our CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Range Master, Donnie "Top" Heuman, will be hosting a High Power Clinic on Saturday 29 August. Instruction will begin at 8:00 am with approximately 1 hour of classroom instruction. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm the clinic will be firing on the 200-300-600 yd range electronic KTS targets working on various competition techniques including rapid fire drills and a practice 800 aggregate match with sighters. Entries are limited to 20 participants. Lunch and 200 rounds ammunition will be provided.

 

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




Western CMP Games
Phoenix, AZ

9-18 October

 

 The CMP invites competitors to join us for the Western CMP Games held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, AZ. Competitors can attend several clinics and fire in Garand-Springfield-Vintage-Modern Military Matches, a Rifle Small Arms Firing School, Carbine Match, Rimfire Match and the Vintage Sniper Matches.

 

For more information, please Click Here.
 




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.