| Final Results In for 2015-2016 JROTC Postal Competition |
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A total of 7,483 young marksmen participated in the 2015-2016 JROTC Postal match, with the top shooters and teams in each branch earning an invitation to the JROTC Regional Service Championships, to be held in Provo, UT; Anniston, AL; and Camp Perry, OH.
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| Herrin Overtakes Both Rifle and Pistol Events at Inaugural Talladega 600 |
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TALLADEGA, Ala. - Unusually warm and inviting weather blanketed the competitors on the firing lines of Talladega Marksmanship Park as the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Inaugural Talladega 600 was fired Dec. 8 through Dec. 13 to a group of 270 competitors. The event held for all ages and skill levels featured a variety of firearm matches, including pistol, rifle and even shotgun opportunities.
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CMP's Greg Drummond Brings National-Level Experience to Talladega Marksmanship Park Shotgun
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TALLADEGA, Ala. - Greg Drummond, one of the many talented employees at Talladega Marksmanship Park, performed a phenomenal feat in the Main Event at this year's National Sporting Clays Association's (NSCA) National Championship in San Antonio, Texas, as he brought home the National Title in the A Class. As the resident shotgun expert of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Talladega Marksmanship Park, he brings years of wisdom and experience to all visitors of the world-class facility.
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"Hang Ten" with the CMP! It's time to plan for the 2016 CMP Games. Join in the fun and camaraderie with fellow sport shooters at one or more CMP Games Matches & Events! Visit http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/ for more information, including locations and dates. Bring a friend - or two!
Mark your calendar for 2016! We hope you can join us in 2016 for a great week at the nation's most advanced marksmanship park!
2016 CMP Aces Postal Poker Chip Design Contest
WIN A FREE ENTRY! 2016 Aces Postal is reaching out for a Poker Chip design from you! Submit your design for the CMP's Aces Postal, for the opportunity to shoot free for a year (limit 2 events per quarter) and see your design on one of our Poker Chips. We will choose 1 design per quarter, so there will be 4 winners. Entries should be submitted by emailing cmpsouthcomp@thecmp.org before the target deadline of Dec 31st and in picture format (JPG or PNG preferably). We will announce the winners of the competition with the 4th quarter results. Good luck and happy designing! For any and all issues or questions, please email the CMP South staff at cmpsouthcomp@thecmp.org or call 256-835-8455 ext. 418 or 445. Thank you for your continued support of the Civilian Marksmanship Program and best of luck shooting! James Hall, CMP Program Outreach Supervisor.
 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.
Dec 21-26th - Closed for the Holidays.
Dec 27th - Steel Challenge Practice - Practice the Steel Challenge stages on our action pistol bays from 1:00-5:00.
Dec 28th - Jan 1st - Closed for the Holidays.
Jan 2nd - IDPA - This is a practical shooting event designed around handguns and gear commonly used for concealed carry and self-defense purposes. We welcome everyone to come out and participate. If you have questions about anything either message shall@thecmp.org or email Match Director Kyle Adomavicious at Kyle.adomavicius@gmail.com. Registration 8:00-8:30 CST. If this is your first time at CMP or not preregistered, you should consider making it closer to 8:00 CST. Shooters meeting at Range 5 at 9:00 CST.
Jan 3rd - Steel Challenge - The Steel Challenge "SCSA" is an entree 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. If you have any questions you can email the match director Tony Pruitt at outlawdragnova@yahoo.com
Jan 9th - 3-Gun - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or cmptalladega@thecmp.org
Jan 16th - USPSA - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or cmptalladega@thecmp.org
Jan 24th - Steel Challenge Practice - Practice the Steel Challenge stages on our action pistol bays from 1:00-5:00.
 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:
27-28 February 2016 - Camp Perry, OH 5-6 March 2016 - Anniston, AL 6-7 April 2016 - Oklahoma City, OK (April 7, assisting with New Shooter Clinic) 22 July 2016 - Camp Perry, OH, National Matches 14-15 September 2016 - Jericho, VT (tentative) (Sept. 15, assisting with New Shooter Clinic) 7-8 October 2016 - Phoenix, AZ, Western Games (Oct. 8, assisting with New Shooter Clinic) 6 December 2016 - Talladega, AL
CMP Affiliates New Clubs. The CMP would like to welcome the newly affiliated clubs listed below.
Foxhole Hot Shots, Ottumwa, IA
Ouachita Parish Sheriffs, Monroe, LA
Hart Long Rifles, Hart, MI
Wells Rifle & Pistol Club, Wells, MN
Stem Venture Crew 222, Concord, NC
Asheville Practical Shooting Association, Hendersonville, NC
Bellevue West HS AFJROTC, Bellevue, NE
Boy Scout Troop 110, Perrysburg, OH
Albert Gallatin HS AJROTC, Uniontown, PA
Outdoor Adventure Center of South Dakota, Brookings, SD
Hill Country Shooting Club, Comfort, TX
Curious Companions 4-H Clark County Washington, Vancouver, WA
Jefferson County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Summit Point, WV
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15-17 January 2016
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) invites you to participate in the tenth annual Camp Perry Open. This year's match will include a three-position air rifle competition, an international air rifle (all standing) event, a pistol course of fire, and an optional clinic held at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry, Ohio.
Register Today!
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6-10 April 2016
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Registration opens for the the CMP Oklahoma Games
1 January 2016.
The games will be held at the Oklahoma City Gun Club. The CMP Games - Oklahoma will feature clinics, SAFS/M16 match, EIC Rifle Match, GSMM Four Gun Aggregate, Vintage Sniper Match, CMP As-Issued 1911 Pistol Match, Military & Police Service Pistol Match, EIC Pistol match, and several other events! All events will take place at the OKC Gun Club's Range in Arcadia. For more information visit our website.
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to again award exemplary student-athletes in their future endeavors through its annual scholarship program for the 2016-2017 school year. The CMP offers $1,000 one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or pistol marksmanship participation to current high school seniors. Deadline is 20 March 2016. Visit the CMP website for more information.
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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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CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH
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"Save the Date" 2016 Schedule
12 March
16 April
21 May
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 
