Former CMP Counselor Makes Bold (and Cold) Moves to Fulfill Dreams
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 Thinking back to her senior year of high school, Natasha Dinsmore, now 30, remembered how she thought she had it all figured out. She had earned a scholarship to play field hockey (the sport she loved) at a university in Pennsylvania and had landed one of the few slots in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange - a scholarship program designed for students wanting to become completely immersed in the German culture. The trip to Germany was, in her mind, just something fun to do before college - but in reality, it was the start of a chain of events that would lead her to some of the most unique experiences of her life. They were her "it happened for a reason" moments. |
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Para-athlete Junior and Coach Bound to Realize Rifling Dreams
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Taylor Farmer, 18, of Castalia, Ohio, was born to persevere. Her entire life, cerebral palsy (a neurological condition that limits muscle coordination) has led her to have to work just a little harder than others to achieve her goals. The effects of the disease on her body cause her to walk with crutches and to use a wheelchair when she moves across long distances - but that hasn't slowed her down. In fact, with the incredible help of someone who happens to know exactly what it's like to be in her seat (so to speak), she has learned to thrive at lightning speed. Or, you could say, at the speed of an air rifle pellet.
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CMP Observes 20th Year During 2016 National Trophy Matches at Camp Perry
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 CAMP PERRY, Ohio - Join the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the 2016 National Trophy Rifle and Pistol Matches - fired in July and August at historic Camp Perry, Ohio. Register now on the CMP website to claim your spot at this commemorative event! |
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CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports
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CMP Supports 4-H Shooting Sports. The CMP annually supports 4-H Shooting Sports. Below are Thank Yous from State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators. Indiana 4-H Shooting Sports:  We appreciate CMP's continued support of Indiana 4-H Shooting Sports! We utilize CMP's support at the state level to offset expenses incurred at the annual 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator certification workshop. The Coordinator training is held in conjunction with our fall 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop for archery, muzzle loading, outdoor skills, pistol, rifle and shotgun.  During the 22-hour certification workshop, Shooting Sports Coordinators learn the basics of positive youth development, ages & stages, risk management strategies, tips for operating their local programs and suggestions for working with the County 4-H Youth Extension Educator. Coordinators attend a portion of each of the discipline sessions to better understand the content that these instructors are learning. To conclude the training, the Coordinators participate as students in two practicums that the discipline instructors give as a part of their certification. The practicums further enable the Coordinators to experience the 4-H Shooting Sports program from the youth perspective. Each of Indiana's 92 counties is required to have at least one 4-H Shooting Sports certified coordinator. We have 371 4-H Volunteers that are now trained as 4-H Shooting Sports coordinators. CMP funding helps us to provide materials to the Coordinators, while keeping costs low. In addition to the 22 hours of instruction, they also receive a Coordinator's Handbook, shooting opportunities and room and board for the weekend. Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports: THANK YOU for your support of the Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Program! Your generous $200 donation provides support for our State 4-H Instructor Workshops. There were 101 volunteers certified in one of the six disciplines offered in 2015. The generous funding provided by CMP is utilized to help purchase some of the needed training supplies for conducting these volunteer workshops held across the state. During 2015, 4-H Shooting Sports leaders volunteered more than 42,000 hours of their time in reaching over 35,500 youth across Nebraska in various shooting sports related programs and events. Thanks again for your support of the youth shooting program in Nebraska.
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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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Fairbanksans off to a strong start at American Marksman - By Sam Friedman, newsminer.com - FAIRBANKS - At first, Amy Gentry wanted to try the American Marksman rifle competition again to improve her score Monday afternoon. Then she learned she was in first-place for the northwest United States. She decided she didn't need to try again, first place was enough. American Marksman is a national action-style shooting competition that tests speed as well as accuracy. It's substantially different than the competitive shooting Gentry did last year at Hutchinson High School and that she'll do next year as a member of University of Alaska Fairbanks' Division I rifle team. Read the complete article. McAuley High marksman accepts scholarship, to give college her best shot - By Glenn Jordan, Portland Press Herald - McAuley High is known as a basketball powerhouse, but the school's best shooter - a 6-footer, no less - has landed an athletic scholarship in a far more obscure sport. Sarah Schnupp, an 18-year-old senior, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to attend the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, one of the few colleges in the nation to compete in riflery. "I'm very excited at the opportunity," said Schnupp, who lives in Gorham and started shooting competitively in seventh grade through a 4-H program. Read the complete article. Scholastic shooting program debuts - By Brian Broom, The Clarion-Ledger - The Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program is probably something you've never heard of, but it could be coming to a school near you soon. "Jackson Prep had a shooting sports program for several years," said Jad Touchton, the range director at Turcotte Shooting Range. "Canton Academy contacted me and pretty much said they wanted to shoot against them. "As the word got out that Canton Academy and Jackson Prep were competing against each other, more schools got on board. It was something we had looked at, but never pulled the trigger on." Read the complete article.
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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/.
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. To submit suggested changes to the National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules, email them to 3PAR@TheCMP.org NO LATER than June 1, 2016.
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.
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:
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.
June 11/July 9 - 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, please contact Keegan Singleton at ksingltn@hotmail.com.
June 18 - USPSA - Are you a pistol shooter looking for a stimulating challenge? Come out to Talladega Marksmanship Park for a chance to compete in one of our lively USPSA events - held each month. Find more info, contact Mark Hearn at wmhearn@cableone.net.
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. June 10-12th - Basic Highpower clinic This 3 day clinic taught by Talladega Marksmanship Park Range Master Donnie Heuman will cover basic high power skills including positions, reading the wind, and match firing. The fundamentals of marksmanship will be covered to include data books, cleaning your rifle and much more. Cost: $175 (Youth, $100)
June 12th - 500 Aggregate Pre-register by contacting Sarah Hall at 256-474-4408 or shall@thecmp.org
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
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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Talladega D-Day Match
4-5 June 2016
Register TODAY!
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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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Save The Date!
14-18 September
CMP New England Games
Jericho, VT
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After months of careful preparation, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) proudly introduces a new installment to its popular travel games - the New England CMP Games, to be held September 14-18, 2016, in Jericho, VT.
The New England Games will take place at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site and is hosted by the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Association, along with the Burlington Rifle and Pistol Club. A variety of matches will be fired during the event that will accommodate both rifle and pistol, new and experienced marksmen alike.
Registration Opens June 1st!
Visit our website for more information.
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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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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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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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