| Register Now for CMP's 2015 Dixie Double Air Gun Event |
The 7th Annual Dixie Double Air Rifle and Pistol Competition will be fired Nov. 20-22 at the world-class CMP South Range in Anniston, Ala. The match is open to both men and women, as well as junior competitors. With regular participation from the Army Marksmanship Unit, the Dixie Double is an opportunity to stand on the firing line amongst some of the best marksmen in the country.
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| Games, Practice and Fun Now Available at CMP Open Public Nights |
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ANNISTON, Ala.; CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Come be a part of Open Public Shooting at the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) world-class air gun facilities in Camp Perry, Ohio, and Anniston, Ala. All ages and genders are welcome and urged to take a shot (or two or three) at the rousing world of air rifle and air pistol marksmanship from our safe and fun indoor ranges. "Open Public Shooting at the air range is an enjoyable evening for many different groups," said Lue Sherman, North Competition Center coordinator. "We have a great staff of qualified coaches on hand to make everyone feel comfortable."
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Record-Setting Junior Proves Practice Equals Success in All Aspects of Life
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"The shooting sports are open to everyone. I have almost no natural talent in shooting, but I've always known that with a good teacher, and a lot of practice, there was no limit to what I could achieve." Mark Stout II, 17, of Waterford, Mich., is an accomplished young man. As a senior at Clarkston High School in Michigan, his peers know him as the astute scholar - a 4.0 GPA and a member of the National Honor Society. At Camp Perry, however, he is known as a force to be reckoned with - especially after his performance at the 2015 National Matches.
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Shooting News in Other Media
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Throwback Thursday: Snipers-Specialists in Warfare - By NRA Staff - Originally published in the July 1967 American Rifleman By Frank G. McGuire - It's a long way from Camp Perry to Vietnam. Or is it? Throughout history, handfuls of excellent marksmen have turned the course of battles and the outcome of wars. They have picked off an incredible number of generals and even more of other ranks. From Florence and Rome of the Renaissance to the jungles of Vietnam, a single sharp rifle crack has been the calling card of the sniper. Now the ranges are longer, the certainty of a hit is stronger, and the weapons are more modern. But the ultimate element-the rifleman-remains the same. Read the complete article.
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| | Jack Alexander - on the mark in the USA |
Jack is so sharp at World Championships - Fatherly advice - and eye tests - help marksman to success - By Malcolm Howe, Reporter, Newbury Today - Shooting Champion Gary Alexander turned manager and led his own son Jack to win the Under 25 Long Range Shooting world title in the USA last week. The store director at Specsavers in Newbury was managed the under 25 and 21 teams at the International Confederation of Fullbore Rifle Associations World Championships in Camp Perry, where his son won the under 25 title over a course of three days at 800, 900 and 1,000 yards. Read the complete article.
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 The Summer 2015 On The Mark edition is now posted on the CMP website. This issues includes articles on our National Match Juniors, Western Games information, Rimfire Sporter Family Story, details on the Talladega 600 and Pistol Opportunities Part II. Download your copy today!
 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:
Wednesday Mornings - Beginners Handgun Safety Course - Creedmoor Sports in conjunction with the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park are offering a beginners handgun safety and handling class designed to provide the beginner or novice with a basic understanding of handgun safety, operation, loading and firing. The class is four hours in duration consisting of two hours of classroom instruction and two hours of range time. Class begins at 9 am in the Clubhouse. The student will learn how to handle the handgun in a safe manner, how to carry it, how to load and unload it, and how to fire the handgun in a controlled environment. Each student will fire fifty rounds at a target 15 feet away. Call 256-474-0049 for information and/or to register for classes.
Sept 13th - Steel Challenge - The inaugural Steel Challenge match at the CMP in Talladega is just around the corner. The Steel Challenge "SCSA" is an entry level into Shooting competition as well as the "Drag Racing" of all of the shooting sports. The match consist of 5 stages where steel plates are arranged by different sizes and distances. The objective is to shoot 5 plates as fast as you can while being timed with a timer. Each stage consist of 5 strings of the same course and the slowest of your 5 tries will be discarded and will not factor into your score. There are several classes from kids to super seniors and everything in between. There is a class for everyone regardless of your skill level.
Sept 19th - USPSA Pistol Match - The Talladega Practical Shooters will host a USPSA Pistol Match. Registration begins at 8:00am at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park Club House. A range safety briefing will be given at 8:30 am. and firing will begin at 9:00 am. For more information call 256-474-4408 Ext 460.
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.
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 paulLdavis@charter.net.
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:
26-27 September 2015, Camp Perry, OH
**Just Announced** 8 December 2015, CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
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.
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Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop
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Ken Davis of the Creedmoor Pro Shop shows off one of the many rifles for sale at the Talladega Marksmanship Parks Club House store. The Creedmoor store is open during all regular range hours for shooter convenience.
Photo Credit: John N. Felsher
Be sure to stop by the Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop when you visit the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Great selection of rifles, shooting equipment and ammunition.
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Western CMP Games
Phoenix, AZ
9-18 October
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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.
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CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH
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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.
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CMP Aces Postal
** Quarterly Matches**
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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.
Click Here
for more details.
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CMP Paver Project
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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.
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For more information, contact the CMP Affiliate Relations Department at 419-635-2141, Ext. 782 or email 
