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Though still months from the start of the 2016 CMP Junior Air Rifle Camps, planning and preparation is well underway. With some groups already collecting forms to sign-up before their favorite camp fills and others fundraising to pay for camp tuition, the CMP is also diligently at work - organizing new ways to make the camps even better for the growing number of enthusiastic participants.
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National Rifle League/VT Winter Postal League 2016 Week 4 Results
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We have finished week four of this year's Vermont Winter Postal League. We had a very close race between our Top 4 teams again this week. Sutter Gold was back alone on top again with a score of 1582. Sutter was led by junior shooter Alaina Sims with a score of 397 in 4P (four position). Just two points behind Sutter Gold was Whitehall NY, which fired a total score 1580. The team was led by Jason Pratt and John Hollister, who both fired a 397.
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Shooting News in Other Media
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Are YOU the American Marksman? This is different from anything you've ever seen before. American Marksman is your chance to compete against amateur shooters. There are no pros here, just everyday target shooters like you. Ever thought that entering a match was too intimidating, too expensive, or just downright unwinnable? Not anymore. At only $20 to try your hand at the local qualifying level, American Marksman is just what you've been waiting for. A Special Offer for CMP Members - Get 25% Off Your Local Qualifying Entry Fee By Using This Code: AM5OFF (To register, visit www.AmMarksman.com, you will be prompted to enter the code on the first registration screen).
Terrizzi takes off as Dallastown JROTC member - By Ryan Dixon, For the York Daily Record - Cierra Terrizzi was in eighth grade, thinking about her high school scheduling when an opportunity presented itself. The Dallastown Area High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps representatives came down to the middle school to tell the soon-to-be freshmen about what they do. As soon as they mentioned they have a rifle team, Terrizzi's interest was piqued. Read the complete article. 2015 U.S. Armed Forces Camp - The "Poolee Program" - This year's U.S. Armed Forces Camps were held June 22-27 at six locations across the state of Wisconsin. The program is offered by the NRA's chartered state association, Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, and Educators, Inc. (Wisconsin FORCE) to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Milwaukee (9th Marine Corps District), which covers Wisconsin and parts of Illinois, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan. Read the complete article. Read the complete article. |
 Babes with Bullets™ is the only firearms academy traveling across the US offering training to women at a novice level, along with enhancing the shooting sports ability of women at the intermediate level. Based on a more informal "camp" atmosphere, each program is taught by women who are national and world shooting sports champions. Join Babes at a BEAUTIFUL new multi-million dollar CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. This novice beginner through advanced handgun program September 30th - October 2nd. For registration and additional information, visit http://babeswithbullets.com/store/upcoming-camps/sept/.
Canadian Airgun Grand Prix, April 29, 30 and May 1, 2016 at the NEW Pan Am Shooting Range. Mark your calendars for the 34rd Annual Canadian Airgun Grand Prix, the largest international airgun competition in North America. The NEW Pan Am Shooting Range features 50 positions for air rifle and air pistol, including positions designated for access by Adaptive athletes, with Megalink electronic targets on all positions and FINALS will follow the ISSF format. The number of competitors for this event is limited, join in on the excitement of participating at one of the greatest airgun competitions anywhere and Register TODAY!
For additional information and Letters of Invitation, please contact Shari Akow, Registrar at sakow@dwpv.com or 905-427-7729 (evenings only).
NRA Approved Coach Class - Smallbore & Air Rifle Position Shooting held May 7-8 at the Fish & Game Club of Vienna, Vienna, OH. The class will be taught by Coach Russ Evans, Coach Art Phillips and Coach Roger Luoma. Registration is open until April 14. Cost is $180 (includes materials and handouts and two year's NRA Coach registration). Visit the NRA Training website for more information.
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.
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 20 - USPSA - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or
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 - Talladega Youth Sporting Clays Clinic - Youth sporting clays clinic taught by Greg Drummond, 2015 National Champion. This will be a beginner's clinic. Greg will cover basic shotgun fundamentals, proper mounting, sighting procedures and target tracking. Check in begins at 8:30 am at the Park Club House. Required liability waiver, parent consent, and safety video. Instruction from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (lunch will be provided during a break). Cost: $100.00 (includes the cost of lunch). Clinic limited to 15 juniors.
Pre-registration required. Please call Sarah at 256-474-4408 ext 414 to register.
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 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
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
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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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6-10 April 2016
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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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CMP Eastern Games
29 April- 3 May
Creedmoor Cup
4-8 May
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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.
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Creedmoor Sports Talladega Pro Shop
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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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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 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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Coaching Young Rifle Shooters
By Gary Anderson, DCME
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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.
NLU 758 $19.95 plus S&H Order your copy today on the CMP E-Store!
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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/.
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