Nation Ford, Hardcore 4 Set National Records at CMP 3P Air Rifle Regional Championship
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 During the CMP Three Position (3P) Regional Championship, Levi Carlson, 17, of Nation Ford High School in South Carolina, set a new Marine Corp sporter National Record for the standing position on the opening day of competition, with a score of 189-6x - narrowly breaking the previous record of 188-6x. His team members of Nation Ford also had tremendous showings during the match, recording a Marine Corp and Overall National Record for a four-person sporter team 3x20 score of 2234-85x. |
| Register Now for the 10th Annual Eastern CMP Games in May |
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will be returning to the Tar Heel state to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of one of its most popular travel matches - the Eastern CMP Games. Rifle and pistol competitors alike are welcome to participate April 29 through May 3 at Camp Butner, N.C. for a weekend of rivalry, fellowship and fun. Spectators are also invited to attend.
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| National Three-Position Air Rifle Council Seeks Rulebook Suggestions |
The National Three-Position Air Rifle Council, the governing body for nearly all three-position air rifle competitions in the USA, will meet in the summer of 2016 to review and issue a new edition of their rulebook, the "2016-2018 National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules." In order to provide fair, up-to-date rules for three-position air rifle competitions, the Council requests that coaches, athletes, parents and match sponsors who have suggestions or recommendations regarding possible changes for the next National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules submit those changes for National Council consideration.
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| CMP Staffers Recall Incomparable Experiences at 2016 World Cup Event in Bangkok - Part 1 |
In March 2016, CMP staff members Chance Cover and Elijah Ellis traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, to compete in the World Cup Men's Three-Position Competition. Each have an extensive background in shooting and were eager to compete at the prestigious event. Read the journal entries of Chance's experiences traveling and competing in the World Cup in Bangkok. He recalls the ups, the downs and the wisdom he gained during his unforgettable trip.
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| Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinics Offered Throughout Florida in April 2016 |
Project Appleseed is a nationwide program of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association, a non-profit educational organization operated by volunteer instructors dedicated to maintaining the ideals and traditions of the Founding generation of our country. Our volunteer instructors travel across the country teaching those who attend about the difficult choices, the heroic actions and the sacrifices that the Founders made on behalf of modern Americans for our country's freedom and independence.
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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).
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A Level 1 NRA/USASA/CMP Pistol Coach School will be held April 23-24 at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH. To register go to: http://nrainstructors.org/search.aspx Select: the NRA Level 1 Pistol Coach School; go to: Ohio; and then follow instructions. Coaches MUST contact the sponsor for essential course information at Lsherman@thecmp.org.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program's Talladega Marksmanship Park is looking for volunteers to assist with an American Marksman Regional Event in July. American Marksman is a new televised match open to amateur shooters. With a low entry fee and no professionals allowed, this unique competition will give all shooters the chance to compete. The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park has been chosen as a host for a Regional level match on 22-24 July. We are excited to participate in this unique televised match. If you are able to volunteer for any or all days (22-24 July) please email Sarah Hall at shall@thecmp.org . Visit our website for more information.
 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.
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.
"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!
 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:
Please Note: The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park will be closed April 25 - May 3. The Park will reopen on Wednesday, May 4.
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.
April 16/May21/June 18 - USPSA - Contact the Marksmanship Park for more information at (256) 474-4408 ext 460 or
April 16-17 - Creedmoor Monthly High Power Matches - Contact Scott Fletcher at 256-474-4408 ext 749.
April 23 - 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.
April 23- NRA Pistol Instructor Class-
For more information visit www.alabama-fts.com or contact markcubine@gmail.com
May 14/June 11 - 3-Gun Match - The 3 Gun match at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is held on Saturdays at 9am. The cost of the match will be $30.00. There will be 5 stages. You will need a minimum of 165 rounds to complete the match. All competitors, visitors and spectators must stop at the main Club House, which is directly in front when you pull in. NO GUNS are allowed in the Clubhouse. CMP will be collecting the entry fee for the match and handling registration where you will sign the CMP Liability Agreement. There will also be a 15 minute safety briefing after which you will return to your car and drive to the action pistol bays (Range 5) where everyone will "gear up". If you miss the Safety briefing you will not be allowed to shoot. Please be registered by 8:30am. Shooting will start at 9:00 sharp. If you have any questions you can email talladega3gun@gmail.com.
May 28-29 - Project Appleseed Clinic -
More information and registration available here:
June 5 - Steel Challenge - The Steel Challenge "SCSA" is an entry 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.
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:
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.
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 Junior Air Rifle Distinguished Badge #1021 James Jackman, Seabrook, TX
#1022 Allison Reed, Fort Mill, SC
#1023 Amy Delgado, Gainesville, GA
#1024 Tanner Whitehead, Newnan, GA
#1025 Sarah Griffith, Oviedo, FL
#1026 Kayla Hitshew, Granbury, TX
#1027 Samantha Bakaysa, San Antonio, TX
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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CMP National Matches
Register Today!
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The National Matches are fired at Camp Perry, Ohio, six miles west of Port Clinton, during the months of July and August. The 2016 Match Schedule Events will include the John C. Garand, President's Rifle, Hearst Doubles, Vintage Sniper, as well as a multitude of prestigious pistol events. This year also marks the 20th Anniversary of the CMP, so come help us celebrate!
New this year, the CMP will introduce its Legacy Series: an extra week highlighting an assortment of competitions that feature both vintage and modern military rifles. Each event has been named to honor the memories of important figures in marksmanship history, as well as to commemorate the spirit of past and present National Matches.
Visit our website for more information.
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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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Talladega Summer Regional
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
Talladega Marksmanship Park invites you
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8-10 July 2016.
This match is open to the public; new or experience shooters are welcome.
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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/. The South Air Rifle Range located in Anniston, AL is currently under construction. Open Public Shooting will be canceled until May 2016.
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