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Camp Perry Plans Big Improvements in 2016 for National Match Goers
CAMP PERRY, Ohio - "This is the planning time right now - planning for projects and making sure that the projects we are executing can either be complete by the time the National Matches start, or we wait until after the National Matches end," said CPT Michael Yates, Base Operations Supervisor of Camp Perry.

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'Some Kid' Owns the Country During 2015 Rimfire Events

Samuel Payne had an unforgettable 2015. At just 16, he dominated the Rimfire Sporter events at the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Eastern Games, National Matches, Western Games and the Talladega 600, while also setting two new National Records during the year. Sam's photo also graced the cover of 2015's 10th Edition of the CMP Guide to Rimfire Sporter Shooting - and rightfully so. He proved his undeniable talent at every event he entered, not only winning the matches, but also setting the bar high for competitors in the future.
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Air Rifle Jr. Distinguished Badge Cut Scores Changed for 2016

After careful consideration, the Air Rifle Junior Distinguished EIC cut scores have been raised for the 2016 season. The new scores were implemented Jan. 1, 2016 and will be adhered to throughout the year. Cut scores are determined annually, based on EIC scores fired in the previous year's National Council Member and National Junior Olympic 3PAR Championships (as stated in the Rulebook, Appendix-Section II, 2.2). The new scores have also been updated in Appendix-Section II of the 3P Rulebook.
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Middle school air rifle season underway - JUNEAU EMPIRE - Juneau's middle school shooting sport athletes are halfway through their fifth season. Jan. 28, they competed in the first match of the season at Floyd Dryden Middle School. Dzantik'i Heeni has 22 students in the program, and Floyd Dryden has about 13, wrote coach and Dzantik'i Heeni teacher Ray Imel in an email. Read the complete article


News from the CMP 


National Match Camp Perry Housing. Camp Perry is an Ohio National Guard post that offers huts (4-person), cottage housing, barracks and RV Spaces for competitors during the National Matches. All Camp Perry housing is managed by the Adjutant General's Department, State of Ohio, not the CMP or NRA. There is a high demand for housing during National Trophy Matches so it is essential to make housing arrangements early if you wish to stay on base at Camp Perry. All junior teams must be in good standing with the CMP in order make reservations. Contact Vera Snyder at the CMP, vsnyder@thecmp.org to update your CMP Club Affiliation status.

Dates for 2016 National Match Reservations are:
March 1 - Junior Teams
April 19 - Pistol competitors
April 26 - Rifle competitors

All team registration begins online at 8:00am on March 1st.  The online team housing request form can be found at http://www.cplcc.com, under the National Match Information tab.
 

 
2016 Dates & Locations posted for the CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics - The CMP has announced the locations and dates for the numerous Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics for 2016. The ever-expanding camps and clinics train high-school age (9-12 grade) junior shooters on intermediate and advanced air rifle marksmanship skills through various exercises and demonstrations. Visit  http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/junior-air-rifle-camps-and-clinics/ for more information. Registration is set to begin on Friday, February 19th.





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.



CMP Club Annual Reports.  CMP Affiliated Clubs, State Associations and MOUs are encouraged to visit http://thecmp.org/clubs/club-annual-reports/ to complete an annual Club Renewal and Activity Report to renew their affiliation with the CMP. The Club Activity Report requests current data about CMP Affiliated Clubs and information about the club's activities during the calendar year 2015. Information reported is used to determine the organization's eligibility for CMP programs as well as to evaluate and develop CMP programs. Club Renewal and Activity Reports are due no later than April 1, 2016. For more information, contact Vera Snyder at vsnyder@thecmp.org or (419) 635-2141, ext. 782.
 
 

 "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!


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.    

  
Feb 13- Oxford PD Basic Handgun Safety Class- Registration.
 
Feb 13 - 3-Gun Match - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or cmptalladega@thecmp.org.
 
Feb 20 - USPSA - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or cmptalladega@thecmp.org.

Feb 20-21, March 19-20, April 16-17 - Creedmoor Monthly High Power Matches -
Contact Scott Fletcher at 256-474-4408 ext 749.
  
Feb 27 - 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.

March 19-20 - Project Appleseed Clinic -
More information and registration available here:


 

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
 
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.





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. 782 or email clubs@thecmp.org.


 
 


In This Issue


6-10 April 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.



CMP Eastern Games
29 April- 3 May

Creedmoor Cup
4-8 May
  
 The 10th Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches are co-sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and Creedmoor Sports, Inc. and will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina. All interested shooters, whether new or experienced, recreation-oriented shooters or national championship contenders are invited to participate in these unique, national-level competitions. Registration is OPEN! Visit our website for more information.
 


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.



Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop

 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. 

Follow the Pro Shop on Facebook for Specials & Upcoming Events.



CMP Monthly Matches
Anniston, AL
Port Clinton, OH
 

 

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.  



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.
 



Coaching Young Rifle Shooters
By Gary Anderson, DCME
 The most comprehensive guide to instructing junior shooting, written by one of the nation's premier shooters, Gary Anderson. In his 11 years of international competition, Gary has won two Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship gold medals, six world records, and 16 national titles. In the 200-page book, loaded with illustrations, Gary provides coaches with all the tools needed to develop the young shooter and improve the skills of us and coming juniors. Full color instruction guide.
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Order your copy today on the CMP E-Store!

 




Open Public Shooting Evenings at CMP Marksmanship Centers.
Shooters, including aspiring new shooters, who live in the Camp Perry, Port Clinton, Ohio area or Anniston, Alabama area are invited to take advantage of the opportunity to do practice shooting at the Marksmanship Center air gun ranges. Both 80-point, 10-meter air gun range are fully equipped with electronic targets that accommodate air rifle, air pistol or National Match Air Rifle shooting. For more information, please visit
http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-centers/open-public-shooting/.