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Cadets from Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force JROTC programs assembled on the firing lines of the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) air ranges in the north, south and west to compete in the 2016 JROTC Regional Service Championships Feb. 12-14 and Feb. 18-20. Winners of the Regionals, determined from combined scores of all three locations, will advance to the National Championship in March.
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Historic Indoor Rifle League Keeps Winter Competition Alive in Northern Ohio
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When most people think of rifle competitions in Northwest Ohio, they think of the National Matches at Camp Perry. For over 100 years, flocks of marksmen have flooded the ranges of the facility during the summer months to participate in the World Series of Shooting. But what many don't know is once the ranges of Camp Perry become dismal and bare in the cold winter, rifle competitions are heating up right down the road - and have been for almost as long as the existence of the National Matches.
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Overlooked Air Gun Activities for All Ages Available at Camp Perry
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio - "We're lucky to have this an hour away. My sister wants to come the next time, and my son wants to come the next time - I'm going to have to get a van or a bus."Steve Rehoreg, 64, of Sheffield, Ohio, spoke enthusiastically about the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. He, among others, is part of the growing group of Baby Boomers and beyond who are discovering a place that many didn't even know existed, to take part in an activity that actually caters to both the young and more mature age groups: air gun shooting.
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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).
Molinaro: 'Disappointment, and then you recover,' JROTC Air Rifle teams split at state and nationals - CAMP PERRY, OHIO - Expectations were set high prior to the weekend, when members of the Preston High JROTC Air Rifle Team split to compete in the national championship and state tournament. Paige Hatch, Brandon Helms, Dillon Betler, and Hunter Austin were selected to participate in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) National Championship in Camp Perry, Ohio. Newcomer Alex Chipps competed as an individual. Surrounded by the nation's best shooters, they could see the struggles of other opponents, the complete intensity after each shot was fired and they were setting up their next shot. Read the complete article.
Port Elgin Air Cadet hits the bullseye- HURON COUNTY - Port Elgin Air Cadet Rahul Pandya hit the target at Zone nine's annual Championship Marksmanship Series at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wingham Feb. 20. Pandya took first place in the open junior (under 15) category for his squadron, the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 340 Griffin Squadron of Port Elgin, and advanced to the upcoming regional championship in April (date to be determined). Pandya doubled his medal count as he and teammates Noah Aasman, Colin Little-Hokea, Noah Walmann, and Adrian Schwandt took third place overall. Read the complete article.
Covington High NJROTC engage in competitions, balls and more - Covington High School offers a vast array of extracurricular programs for the student body, and one of those important programs would be the Navel Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program.The ROTC program has been instilled in at Covington High for over 20 years. Its teacher sponsors are Lieutenant Commander Douglas Johnson and Senior Chief Dale Robeson. The ROTC program is very involved within the Covington community, presenting colors at games, parades and community events . Read the complete article.
JROTC Warhawk Battalion brings home the bronze in AMU Nationals - The award-winning Daleville High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Rifle Team competed in the Army Marksmanship Unit 2016 National Championships in Fort Benning, Ga Jan. 28-31. The cadets brought home the Bronze Medal after an intense shooting competition with eight other teams from six states. The Warhawks were the only team from Alabama. Read the complete article.
Betler: 'I think we can take first,' JROTC Air Rifle Team member optimistic about team at nationals-
KINGWOOD - Every time junior Dillon Betler lined up his air rifle with the target, he had his sights set on the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) National Championship.
Around his teammates, he could see the potential, the desire to head into the biggest competition at the high school level, and has never lost his confidence in them.
NJROTC excels in marksmanship, cybernetics and drill - The 2015-16 school year keeps bringing success to the cadets of Ramona High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. Of note, our Varsity Marksmanship team, coached by Ray Silva and captained by Cadet Nicole Lewis, has had many highlights this year. Not only did the "A" team place second at Mar Vista High School's Marksmanship Tournament, but our "B" team placed as well. Read the complete article.
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The 2016 CMP Junior Rifle Camps and Clinics are now open for registration. The campers are trained by qualified student athletes from the top NCAA rifle teams in the country - the majority of whom had participated in the camps themselves as juniors. These camp counselors will lead the juniors in discussions and drills during the camp in small groups where they are able to give each participant personal attention. During the course of the camp, juniors will learn tips for both the physical and mental aspects of competition shooting. Topics to be discussed include proper positioning, goal setting, anxiety control and how to optimize equipment performance. Campers will also take a look into competition and finals performance, learn leadership roles and building self-confidence on the firing line - along with an assortment of skills that can be carried from the range into every day life. For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/air/cmp-competition-center-event-matches/junior-air-rifle-camps-and-clinics/. CMP Seeking Qualified Individuals to fill Counselor Positions for our Junior Rifle Camps. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is seeking qualified individuals to fill counselor positions for its Junior Rifle Camps program. This premier program has a long established history of providing the highest quality three-position and international air rifle instruction in the country for high school athletes. Camp Counselor positions are open to college students who have completed at least one year of school, and are members of an NCAA or college club rifle team. Applicants must be available to work and travel from 1 June through 5 August 2016 (accommodations will be made for those competing in the Olympic Trails, or other International Competitions). These are highly competitive positions. Selections will be based on academic performance, shooting experience, coaching experience, youth leadership experience, and references. A background check and mandatory drug test will be required for all Camp Counselors who are selected for hiring. Visit http://thecmp.org/air/junior-camp-counselors/
for more information.
A Level 1 NRA/USASA/CMP Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle Coach School will be held April 16-17 in Union, SC. To register go to: nrainstructors.org/, Search Course,Select: the Level 1 Air Rifle/Smallbore Rifle Course; go to: South Carolina; and then follow instructions. Coaches MUST contact the sponsor for essential course information at paulLdavis@charter.net.
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.
New Distinguished Shooters. The CMP extends its congratulations to the following competitors for achieving this prestigious status! The most recent shooters to earn Distinguished Badges are listed below. To view the official list of all Distinguished shooters, visit Distinguished Rifleman Badge #2276 Dwayne Vidrine from Prairieville, LA
#2277 Samantha Holt from Lake Jackson, TX CMP .22 Rimfire Pistol
#12 GM1 Charlie Petrotto USCG from New London, CT
#13 Anatoly Andrianov from Schaumburg, IL Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge #982 Allison Maxwell; Herndon, VA #983 Anthony Jackson; Seven Valleys, PA #984 Wyatt Openshaw; Parkton, MD #985 Nickolas Weier; Middletown, NY #986 Madyson Pack; Yuba City, CA #987 Sean Hardy; Warrenton, VA #988 Aireonna Gonzales; Fountain, CO #989 Anthony Gomez; Colorado Springs, CO #990 Cody Bogle; Granbury, TX #991 Garrett Chastain; Cleveland, TN #992 Taylor Gibson; Salem, OR #993 Alexis Hagood; Oviedo, FL #994 Montana Hill; Cleveland, TN #995 Garrett Jones; Sierra Vista, AZ #996 Simon Krauthamer; Charlotte, NC #997 April Oatman; Augusta, GA #998 Danielle Blackburn; Graniteville, SC #999 Brandon Conley; Rutherfordton, NC #1000 Katelyn Howell; Leesburg, GA #1001 Dalton Stoves; Lilburn, GA #1002 Adriana Valencia; turlock, CA #1003 William Willis; Batesvville, MS #1004 Jonathon Donahue; Sapulpa, OK
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.
March 6- 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. Please pre-register at http://form.jotform.us/form/51750084676157
March 20 - USPSA - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or
March 19-20, April 16-17 - Creedmoor Monthly High Power Matches - Contact Scott Fletcher at 256-474-4408 ext 749
March 26 - 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 2016 CMP Master Instructor Training Workshop. 2016 dates and locations are:
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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