JROTC National Air Rifle Championship
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ANNISTON, Ala. - The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly invites the top junior cadets from around the country to compete for the highest honors at the 2016 JROTC Three-Position National Championships, held March 17-19 at the CMP South Competition Center in Anniston, Ala. Air rifle athletes from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) units will compete together in order to establish who has the right to be called National Champions.
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At the beginning of March, the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Mobile Range traveled the country to assist with Wounded Warrior Selection Camps in California, Florida and Nevada. The camps are held annually and promote rehabilitation for wounded service members through several different sports - including both rifle and pistol shooting events. While CMP staff are recruited primarily for their expertise in electronic targets, they also aide in coaching the athletes.
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Shooting News in Other Media
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 MidwayUSA Foundation February Matching - Columbia, MO - The MidwayUSA Foundation has matched $61,178 in donations to youth shooting teams for the month of February. This money will benefit 69 youth shooting teams that are part of MidwayUSA Foundation's Team Endowment Account Program. The donation was made possible through the MidwayUSA Foundation's matching program. With this program, donors have the ability to choose the shooting team that will benefit from 100% of their donation and that donation is a matched, dollar for dollar. This allows donors to support their local team, double their donation, and allows the shooting team to grow their Team Endowment Account quickly. Read the complete article.  Clover cadets taking aim at March 17-19 competition - From staff reports - CLOVER, SC - Cadets in Clover High School U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC program are flying high after qualifying to attend the Three Position All-Service National Marksmanship Competition March 17-19 at the Civilian Marksmanship Facility in Anniston, Ala. In October, 7,483 air rifle athletes across the nation participated in the 2015-2016 Postal Competition, with the highest-scoring shooters in each branch qualifying for the JROTC Service Championships in February. In their second year of existence, Clover cadets scored eighth place out of nearly 100 Air Force teams earning the right to move on to the All-Service Nationals this month. Read the complete article. Coed marksmanship team: Girls just wanna have 'gun' - Gary Herron, RRObserver.com - Rio Rancho, NM - You could say for a fact this five-person team of JROTC students at Rio Rancho High School is a straight-shooting bunch. That's because RRHS's rifle-toting marksmanship team, coached by retired Marine Capt. Freddy Morales, won the Marine Division of the JROTC West Regional competition last month in Salt Lake City. Yeah, it's a coed team, but so what? RRHS's female members finished among the top five: Yolanda Vigil was the first-place individual, Gabriella Mayes finished second and team captain Elizabeth McGee finished fifth. Read the complete article.  Marksmanship program coming to Kennewick High School - By Ty Beaver - Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, WA - Junior Nicolas Santillan doesn't know a lot about target shooting, but he's nonetheless excited that he'll be able to compete in it next year at Kennewick High School. The marksmanship program, aimed at helping Kennewick High's Air Force Junior ROTC unit recruit and retain more students, will launch in the fall. Kennewick School Board members unanimously approved the program's creation Feb. 24. The decision allows JROTC, or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, to store air rifles on school grounds and set up a portable firing range in Kennewick High's annex gym. It also allows the unit to spend up to $2,500 in district money provided for career and technical education. Read the complete article. 
Warhawk Battalion places second at JROTC Service Championship - "There is no winning in practice but without it, there is no winning," said JROTC Cpl. Lamar Raybon, following the Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp Championships in Anniston Feb. 18-20. The award-winning Daleville High School JROTC has had a successful 2015-2016 competition season thus far and is looking forward to even more, including nationals. Read the complete article.
Herndon's Top Shot Competes in Navy National Championship - Allison Maxwell, a senior at Herndon High School, made Herndon Navy JROTC history. For the second year in a row, she competed in the Navy JROTC Service Championship, held Feb. 18-20, in three regions throughout the United States, including Camp Perry, Ohio, where Maxwell competed as an individual representative of Area 5, composed of units in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Out of a national field of over 2,800 Navy JROTC marksmen who shot the qualification match, she received her invitation after finishing second in Area 5's Secretary of the Navy Postal Competition. Read the complete article.
ACHS places fourth at JROTC Service Championships - At a distance of 10 yards, shooting at half-dollar sized targets, shooting a bullseye is no easy feat. For members of Avery County High School's JROTC program, however, discipline and training allowed Avery shooters to finish fourth out of 18 schools participating at the National Service Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, from Feb. 18 to 20. Read the complete article.
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CMP Programs for New Shooters Brochure -The CMP is, in many respects, a grass roots organization that places a high priority on encouraging new shooters and helping them learn gun safety and marksmanship skills to get them off to a good start in target rifle and pistol shooting. Several CMP programs focus on this objective. If you are new to the shooting sports, this brochure describes CMP programs for new shooters and how to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.
The CMP Games - Oklahoma will begin with Small Arms Firing School and the M16 Match on April 6. An EIC Rifle Match will take place on April 7 followed by three days (four matches total, two fired on Saturday) of Garand/Springfield/Vintage & Modern Military Matches, a Carbine Match and a Vintage Sniper Match. There will also be a total of six Pistol Matches including the brand new CMP .22 Rimfire Pistol EIC Match, Military & Police Service Pistol Match, Pistol Team Match (2-Man), and an EIC Pistol Match.
NEW THIS YEAR: The CMP will be bringing electronic targets to the Oklahoma City Gun Club. Competitors firing on the highpower range will be firing on electronic targets.
 2016 Junior Air Rifle Camps & Clinics - Each summer the Civilian Marksmanship Program sponsors a popular series of Junior Air Rifle Camps and Clinics to teach intermediate and advanced rifle marksmanship skills to junior shooters and their adult leaders. Visit our website for full schedule.
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.
A primary purpose of this CMP Guide to Junior Pistol Shooting is to promote greater participation by junior shooters in the discipline of target pistol shooting. The Guide seeks to do this by providing information and instruction to inspire and motivate youth, parents and club leaders to become active in junior pistol pro-grams. This Guide provides a foundational knowledge for getting started in pistol shooting and gives detailed instructions for pistol marksmanship skills that young pistol shooters must master to become successful competitive pistol shooters. Order NLU #753 FREE (S&H additional) or download for free at
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/JrPistolGuide.pdf.
2016 U.S. Service Rifle Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) in Manorville, NY. The 2016 SAFS will be held at the Peconic River Sportsman's Club in Manorville, NY on April 23 and 24. This is a two day program which will serve as an introduction to High Power Rifle Competition. 2016 marks the 27'h year that this program has been provided. All lead instructors are members of the NYSRPA Service Rifle Team and many are nationally ranked competitors. If you have an interest in competitive rifle shooting then this is the course to take. All students will receive "one-on-one" training by an experienced competitor. This program is approved by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). All instruction is on the AR-15 A-2 rifle only with "as issued" iron sights. Visit http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/NY_SAFS16.pdf 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.
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 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
CMP Affiliates New Clubs. The CMP would like to welcome the newly affiliated clubs listed below. If you would like more information on affiliating with the CMP, please visit http://thecmp.org/clubs/. North Star Precision 4-H, Fairbanks, AK
North Valley Military Institute, Sun Valley, CA
Woodbridge HS MCJROTC, Greenwood, DE
Winnebago Shooting Sports 4-H, Rockford, IL
Singletary Rod & Gun Club, Inc., Oxford, MA
3-County Club, Prescott, MI
Olive Branch HS MCJROTC, Olive Branch, MS
BSA Crew 4562 Jedediah Keeners, Freeville, NY
Boy Scout Troop 128, Rhinebeck, NY
B & D Shooting Club, Lorain, OH
Boy Scout Troop 405, Rittman, OH
Pottawatomic County Scholastic Marksmanship Program, Shawnee, OK
American Legion Post 157, Elmwood City, PA
Conestoga Rod & Gun Club, Southampton, PA
Trafford Sportsmen's Club, Trafford, PA
Upper Savannah Shooters Association, Greenwood, SC
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 21, The Colony, TX
USU Eastern Blanding Campus, Blanding, UT
Mendon Fish & Game Club, Inc, Rutland, VT
Upper Valley Bullseyes, West Newbury, VT
Dunn County 4H Shooting Sports, Monomonie, WI
Salem Rifle and Pistol Club, Salem, WV
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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Talladega D-Day Match
4-5 June 2016
Registration is now Open!
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The John C. Garand D-Day Anniversary Match is a series of rifle, pistol and shotgun events, scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the Allied Forces landing at Normandy Beach in France back in 1944. 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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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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